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H.R.3429

Commerce

Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021 or SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 This bill makes an electronic commerce platform liable for infringement of a registered trademark by a third-party seller of goods that implicate health and safety unless the platform takes certain actions. Specifically, the platform may be contributorily liable if the seller uses a counterfeit mark in connection with selling, offering, or advertising such goods on the platform. The platform may avoid such liability by taking certain actions before the infringing act, including (1) requiring the seller to have a registered agent or a verified address for service of process in the United States, (2) verifying the seller's identity and contact information, (3) requiring the seller to agree to not use counterfeit marks with goods sold on the platform, (4) implementing technical measures to prescreen listings on the platform and remove listings for goods being sold with a counterfeit mark, and (5) implementing policies to remove and ban repeat offenders.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021'' or the ``SHOP SAFE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CONTRIBUTORY LIABILITY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE PLATFORMS. (a) Platform Liability.--Section 32 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. 1114), is amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (C), an electronic commerce platform shall be deemed contributorily liable in a civil action by the registrant for the remedies hereinafter provided for a case in which without the consent of the registrant, a third-party seller uses in commerce a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods that implicate health and safety on the platform, unless the platform demonstrates that the platform took each of the following steps to prevent such use on the platform before any infringing act by the third- party seller: ``(i) Determined after a reasonable investigation, and reasonably periodically confirmed-- ``(I) that the third-party seller designated a registered agent in the United States for service of process; or ``(II) in the case of third-party seller located in the United States, and if the seller has not designated a registered agent under subclause (I), that the third-party seller has designated a verified address for service of process in the United States. ``(ii) Verified through governmental identification or other reliable documentation the identity, principal place of business, and contact information of the third-party seller. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(iv) Imposed on the third-party seller as a condition of participating on the platform contractual requirements that-- ``(I) the third-party seller agrees not to use a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform; ``(II) the third-party seller consents to the jurisdiction of United States courts with respect to claims related to the third-party seller's participation on the platform; and ``(III) the third-party seller designates an agent for service of process in the United States, or, in the case of third-party seller located in the United States, the third-party seller designates a verified address for service of process in the United States. ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(vi) Displayed conspicuously in each listing the country of origin and manufacture of the goods, unless such information was not reasonably available to the third-party seller and the third-party seller had identified to the platform the steps it undertook to identify the country of origin and manufacture of the goods and the reasons it was unable to identify the same. ``(vii) Required each third-party seller to use images that the seller owns or has permission to use and that accurately depict the actual goods offered for sale on the platform. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(ix) Implemented at no cost to the registrant a program to expeditiously disable or remove from the platform any listing for which a platform has reasonable awareness of use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods. Reasonable awareness of use of a counterfeit mark may be inferred based on information regarding the use of a counterfeit mark on the platform generally, general information about the third-party seller, identifying characteristics of a particular listing, or other circumstances as appropriate. A platform may reinstate a listing disabled or removed under this clause if, after an investigation, the platform reasonably determines that a counterfeit mark was not used in the listing. A reasonable decision to reinstate a listing shall not be a basis for finding that a platform failed to comply with this clause. ``(x) Implemented a policy that requires termination of a third-party seller that has reasonably been determined to have engaged in repeated use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. Use of a counterfeit mark by a third-party seller in three separate listings within one year shall be considered repeated use, except when reasonable mitigating circumstances exist. A platform may reinstate a third-party seller if, after an investigation, the platform reasonably determines that the third-party seller did not engage in repeated use of a counterfeit mark or that reasonable mitigating circumstances existed. A reasonable decision to reinstate a third-party seller shall not be a basis for finding that a platform failed to comply with this clause. ``(xi) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable technological measures for screening third- party sellers to ensure that sellers who have been terminated do not rejoin or remain on the platform under a different seller identity or alias. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(B) In this paragraph: ``(i) The term `counterfeit mark' has the meaning given that term in section 34(d)(1)(B). ``(ii) The term `electronic commerce platform' means any electronically accessed platform that includes publicly interactive features that allow for arranging the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods, or that enables a person other than an operator of such platform to sell or offer to sell physical goods to consumers located in the United States. ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. ``(C) This paragraph shall apply-- ``(i) to an electronic commerce platform that has annual sales on the platform of $500,000 or more; or ``(ii) to an electronic commerce platform with less than $500,000 in annual sales six months after the platform has received ten notices (in which there is a reference to this paragraph and an explicit notification to the platform of the ten-notice limit), in aggregate, identifying listings on the platform that reasonably could be determined to have used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods that implicate health or safety. ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. (b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

SHOP SAFE Act of 2021

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes.

SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold

D

NY

This bill makes an electronic commerce platform liable for infringement of a registered trademark by a third-party seller of goods that implicate health and safety unless the platform takes certain actions. Specifically, the platform may be contributorily liable if the seller uses a counterfeit mark in connection with selling, offering, or advertising such goods on the platform. The platform may avoid such liability by taking certain actions before the infringing act, including (1) requiring the seller to have a registered agent or a verified address for service of process in the United States, (2) verifying the seller's identity and contact information, (3) requiring the seller to agree to not use counterfeit marks with goods sold on the platform, (4) implementing technical measures to prescreen listings on the platform and remove listings for goods being sold with a counterfeit mark, and (5) implementing policies to remove and ban repeat offenders.

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. CONTRIBUTORY LIABILITY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE PLATFORMS. (a) Platform Liability.--Section 32 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. A reasonable decision to reinstate a listing shall not be a basis for finding that a platform failed to comply with this clause. A platform may reinstate a third-party seller if, after an investigation, the platform reasonably determines that the third-party seller did not engage in repeated use of a counterfeit mark or that reasonable mitigating circumstances existed. ``(ii) The term `electronic commerce platform' means any electronically accessed platform that includes publicly interactive features that allow for arranging the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods, or that enables a person other than an operator of such platform to sell or offer to sell physical goods to consumers located in the United States. ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. (b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year 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. CONTRIBUTORY LIABILITY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE PLATFORMS. ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. A reasonable decision to reinstate a listing shall not be a basis for finding that a platform failed to comply with this clause. A platform may reinstate a third-party seller if, after an investigation, the platform reasonably determines that the third-party seller did not engage in repeated use of a counterfeit mark or that reasonable mitigating circumstances existed. ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. (b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year 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 ``Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021'' or the ``SHOP SAFE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CONTRIBUTORY LIABILITY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE PLATFORMS. (a) Platform Liability.--Section 32 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(vi) Displayed conspicuously in each listing the country of origin and manufacture of the goods, unless such information was not reasonably available to the third-party seller and the third-party seller had identified to the platform the steps it undertook to identify the country of origin and manufacture of the goods and the reasons it was unable to identify the same. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. A reasonable decision to reinstate a listing shall not be a basis for finding that a platform failed to comply with this clause. A platform may reinstate a third-party seller if, after an investigation, the platform reasonably determines that the third-party seller did not engage in repeated use of a counterfeit mark or that reasonable mitigating circumstances existed. ``(ii) The term `electronic commerce platform' means any electronically accessed platform that includes publicly interactive features that allow for arranging the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods, or that enables a person other than an operator of such platform to sell or offer to sell physical goods to consumers located in the United States. ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(C) This paragraph shall apply-- ``(i) to an electronic commerce platform that has annual sales on the platform of $500,000 or more; or ``(ii) to an electronic commerce platform with less than $500,000 in annual sales six months after the platform has received ten notices (in which there is a reference to this paragraph and an explicit notification to the platform of the ten-notice limit), in aggregate, identifying listings on the platform that reasonably could be determined to have used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods that implicate health or safety. ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. (b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year 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 ``Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021'' or the ``SHOP SAFE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CONTRIBUTORY LIABILITY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE PLATFORMS. (a) Platform Liability.--Section 32 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Verified through governmental identification or other reliable documentation the identity, principal place of business, and contact information of the third-party seller. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(iv) Imposed on the third-party seller as a condition of participating on the platform contractual requirements that-- ``(I) the third-party seller agrees not to use a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform; ``(II) the third-party seller consents to the jurisdiction of United States courts with respect to claims related to the third-party seller's participation on the platform; and ``(III) the third-party seller designates an agent for service of process in the United States, or, in the case of third-party seller located in the United States, the third-party seller designates a verified address for service of process in the United States. ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(vi) Displayed conspicuously in each listing the country of origin and manufacture of the goods, unless such information was not reasonably available to the third-party seller and the third-party seller had identified to the platform the steps it undertook to identify the country of origin and manufacture of the goods and the reasons it was unable to identify the same. ``(vii) Required each third-party seller to use images that the seller owns or has permission to use and that accurately depict the actual goods offered for sale on the platform. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. Reasonable awareness of use of a counterfeit mark may be inferred based on information regarding the use of a counterfeit mark on the platform generally, general information about the third-party seller, identifying characteristics of a particular listing, or other circumstances as appropriate. A reasonable decision to reinstate a listing shall not be a basis for finding that a platform failed to comply with this clause. A platform may reinstate a third-party seller if, after an investigation, the platform reasonably determines that the third-party seller did not engage in repeated use of a counterfeit mark or that reasonable mitigating circumstances existed. ``(xi) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable technological measures for screening third- party sellers to ensure that sellers who have been terminated do not rejoin or remain on the platform under a different seller identity or alias. ``(ii) The term `electronic commerce platform' means any electronically accessed platform that includes publicly interactive features that allow for arranging the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods, or that enables a person other than an operator of such platform to sell or offer to sell physical goods to consumers located in the United States. ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(C) This paragraph shall apply-- ``(i) to an electronic commerce platform that has annual sales on the platform of $500,000 or more; or ``(ii) to an electronic commerce platform with less than $500,000 in annual sales six months after the platform has received ten notices (in which there is a reference to this paragraph and an explicit notification to the platform of the ten-notice limit), in aggregate, identifying listings on the platform that reasonably could be determined to have used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods that implicate health or safety. ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. (b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. a) Platform Liability.--Section 32 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Verified through governmental identification or other reliable documentation the identity, principal place of business, and contact information of the third-party seller. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(ix) Implemented at no cost to the registrant a program to expeditiously disable or remove from the platform any listing for which a platform has reasonable awareness of use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods. A platform may reinstate a listing disabled or removed under this clause if, after an investigation, the platform reasonably determines that a counterfeit mark was not used in the listing. A reasonable decision to reinstate a third-party seller shall not be a basis for finding that a platform failed to comply with this clause. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. (b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021'' or the ``SHOP SAFE Act of 2021''. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(x) Implemented a policy that requires termination of a third-party seller that has reasonably been determined to have engaged in repeated use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. ( b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021'' or the ``SHOP SAFE Act of 2021''. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(x) Implemented a policy that requires termination of a third-party seller that has reasonably been determined to have engaged in repeated use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. ( b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. a) Platform Liability.--Section 32 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Verified through governmental identification or other reliable documentation the identity, principal place of business, and contact information of the third-party seller. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(ix) Implemented at no cost to the registrant a program to expeditiously disable or remove from the platform any listing for which a platform has reasonable awareness of use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods. A platform may reinstate a listing disabled or removed under this clause if, after an investigation, the platform reasonably determines that a counterfeit mark was not used in the listing. A reasonable decision to reinstate a third-party seller shall not be a basis for finding that a platform failed to comply with this clause. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. (b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021'' or the ``SHOP SAFE Act of 2021''. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(x) Implemented a policy that requires termination of a third-party seller that has reasonably been determined to have engaged in repeated use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. ( b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. a) Platform Liability.--Section 32 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Verified through governmental identification or other reliable documentation the identity, principal place of business, and contact information of the third-party seller. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(ix) Implemented at no cost to the registrant a program to expeditiously disable or remove from the platform any listing for which a platform has reasonable awareness of use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods. A platform may reinstate a listing disabled or removed under this clause if, after an investigation, the platform reasonably determines that a counterfeit mark was not used in the listing. A reasonable decision to reinstate a third-party seller shall not be a basis for finding that a platform failed to comply with this clause. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. (b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021'' or the ``SHOP SAFE Act of 2021''. ``(iii) Required the third-party seller to-- ``(I) take reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of goods on or in connection with which a registered mark is used; and ``(II) attest to the platform that the third-party seller has taken reasonable steps to verify the authenticity of the goods under subclause (I). ``(v) Displayed conspicuously on the platform the verified principal place of business, contact information, and identity of the third-party seller, and the country from which the goods will be shipped, except the platform shall not be required to display any such information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual, and in such cases shall instead provide alternative, verified means of contacting the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(x) Implemented a policy that requires termination of a third-party seller that has reasonably been determined to have engaged in repeated use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. ( b) Effective Date.--This Act and the amendment made by this Act shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. a) Platform Liability.--Section 32 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Verified through governmental identification or other reliable documentation the identity, principal place of business, and contact information of the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. (

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit liability in a context other than that outlined in this paragraph, including any cause of action available under other provisions of this Act, notwithstanding that the same facts may give rise to a claim under this paragraph.''. (

To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes. a) Platform Liability.--Section 32 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes'', approved July 5, 1946 (commonly known as the ``Trademark Act of 1946'') (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Verified through governmental identification or other reliable documentation the identity, principal place of business, and contact information of the third-party seller. ``(viii) Implemented at no cost to the registrant reasonable proactive technological measures for screening goods before displaying the goods to the public to prevent any third-party seller's use of a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform. ``(xii) Provided a verified basis to contact a third-party seller upon request by a registrant that has a bona fide belief that the seller has used a counterfeit mark in connection with the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of goods on the platform except that the platform is not required to provide information that constitutes the personal identity of an individual, a home street address, or personal contact information of an individual (in such case, the provider shall provide an alternative means of contacting the third-party seller). ``(iii) The term `goods that implicate health and safety' means goods the use of which can lead to illness, disease, injury, serious adverse event, allergic reaction, or death if produced without compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations and industry- designated testing, safety, quality, certification, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling standards. ``(iv) The term `third-party seller' means a person other than the electronic commerce platform who uses the platform to arrange for the sale, purchase, payment, or shipping of goods. (

S.1575

Health

Improving Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act or the IMPROVE Addiction Care Act This bill establishes additional requirements for state Medicaid drug-use review programs with respect to individuals who experience opioid-related overdoses. Specifically, programs must include protocols that (1) connect individuals who have experienced an opioid-related overdose within a certain period to appropriate treatment; (2) notify providers who prescribe opioids about subsequent fatal overdoses; (3) ensure providers are notified about an individual's history of opioid-use disorder, overdoses, or poisonings; and (4) educate providers about proper prescribing practices for these individuals.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act'' or the ``IMPROVE Addiction Care Act''. SEC. 2. ENCOURAGING APPROPRIATE PRESCRIBING UNDER MEDICAID FOR VICTIMS OF OPIOID OVERDOSE. (a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-8(g)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Additional drug use review requirements.--As part of a State's prospective and retrospective drug use review under subparagraphs (A) and (B), as applicable, the State shall, not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, develop and implement, or review and update, protocols to, subject to any applicable State or Federal privacy or confidentiality protections that could preclude such protocols-- ``(i) identify individuals receiving benefits under this title who have experienced a nonfatal opioid-related overdose within a look-back period (to be determined by the Secretary except that such period shall not be less than 1 year and shall not exceed 5 years), to the extent that such data is available, and make a good faith effort to connect these individuals to treatment options and recovery support services that have been determined appropriate by the Secretary; ``(ii) if an individual receiving benefits under this title experiences a fatal overdose that is opioid-related (without regard to whether such overdose was related to a covered outpatient drug), or, if specified by the Secretary, related to any other drug (including a drug that is not a covered outpatient drug), not later than 6 months after the date of such overdose-- ``(I) provide notice of such overdose to each provider that, during the period (to be established by the Secretary) preceding such overdose, prescribed opioids (or such other specified drug, if applicable) to such individual, to the extent that such data is available; and ``(II) provide each such provider with educational materials on prescribing opioids (or such other specified drugs, if applicable); ``(iii) ensure that a provider who is treating an individual receiving benefits under this title has notice of the individual's diagnosis or history of opioid use disorder, opioid poisoning diagnosis, history of nonfatal opioid-related overdose, or a diagnosis or history of a substance use disorder or overdose for such other specified drug, if applicable, to the extent such data is available; and ``(iv) perform ongoing retrospective drug utilization reviews and offer provider education that is informed by such reviews (which may include education provided under an educational outreach program established under subparagraph (D) or through an intervention described in paragraph (3)(C)(iii)) regarding appropriate prescribing practices for individuals receiving benefits under this title with a diagnosis or history of opioid use disorder, a history of nonfatal opioid-related overdose, an opioid poisoning diagnosis, or a diagnosis or history of a substance use disorder or overdose for such other specified drug, if applicable. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. (b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''. <all>

IMPROVE Addiction Care Act

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose.

IMPROVE Addiction Care Act Improving Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act

Sen. Toomey, Patrick

R

PA

This bill establishes additional requirements for state Medicaid drug-use review programs with respect to individuals who experience opioid-related overdoses. Specifically, programs must include protocols that (1) connect individuals who have experienced an opioid-related overdose within a certain period to appropriate treatment; (2) notify providers who prescribe opioids about subsequent fatal overdoses; (3) ensure providers are notified about an individual's history of opioid-use disorder, overdoses, or poisonings; and (4) educate providers about proper prescribing practices for these individuals.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. ENCOURAGING APPROPRIATE PRESCRIBING UNDER MEDICAID FOR VICTIMS OF OPIOID OVERDOSE. 1396r-8(g)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Additional drug use review requirements.--As part of a State's prospective and retrospective drug use review under subparagraphs (A) and (B), as applicable, the State shall, not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, develop and implement, or review and update, protocols to, subject to any applicable State or Federal privacy or confidentiality protections that could preclude such protocols-- ``(i) identify individuals receiving benefits under this title who have experienced a nonfatal opioid-related overdose within a look-back period (to be determined by the Secretary except that such period shall not be less than 1 year and shall not exceed 5 years), to the extent that such data is available, and make a good faith effort to connect these individuals to treatment options and recovery support services that have been determined appropriate by the Secretary; ``(ii) if an individual receiving benefits under this title experiences a fatal overdose that is opioid-related (without regard to whether such overdose was related to a covered outpatient drug), or, if specified by the Secretary, related to any other drug (including a drug that is not a covered outpatient drug), not later than 6 months after the date of such overdose-- ``(I) provide notice of such overdose to each provider that, during the period (to be established by the Secretary) preceding such overdose, prescribed opioids (or such other specified drug, if applicable) to such individual, to the extent that such data is available; and ``(II) provide each such provider with educational materials on prescribing opioids (or such other specified drugs, if applicable); ``(iii) ensure that a provider who is treating an individual receiving benefits under this title has notice of the individual's diagnosis or history of opioid use disorder, opioid poisoning diagnosis, history of nonfatal opioid-related overdose, or a diagnosis or history of a substance use disorder or overdose for such other specified drug, if applicable, to the extent such data is available; and ``(iv) perform ongoing retrospective drug utilization reviews and offer provider education that is informed by such reviews (which may include education provided under an educational outreach program established under subparagraph (D) or through an intervention described in paragraph (3)(C)(iii)) regarding appropriate prescribing practices for individuals receiving benefits under this title with a diagnosis or history of opioid use disorder, a history of nonfatal opioid-related overdose, an opioid poisoning diagnosis, or a diagnosis or history of a substance use disorder or overdose for such other specified drug, if applicable. (b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

SHORT TITLE. 2. ENCOURAGING APPROPRIATE PRESCRIBING UNDER MEDICAID FOR VICTIMS OF OPIOID OVERDOSE.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act'' or the ``IMPROVE Addiction Care Act''. SEC. 2. ENCOURAGING APPROPRIATE PRESCRIBING UNDER MEDICAID FOR VICTIMS OF OPIOID OVERDOSE. (a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-8(g)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Additional drug use review requirements.--As part of a State's prospective and retrospective drug use review under subparagraphs (A) and (B), as applicable, the State shall, not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, develop and implement, or review and update, protocols to, subject to any applicable State or Federal privacy or confidentiality protections that could preclude such protocols-- ``(i) identify individuals receiving benefits under this title who have experienced a nonfatal opioid-related overdose within a look-back period (to be determined by the Secretary except that such period shall not be less than 1 year and shall not exceed 5 years), to the extent that such data is available, and make a good faith effort to connect these individuals to treatment options and recovery support services that have been determined appropriate by the Secretary; ``(ii) if an individual receiving benefits under this title experiences a fatal overdose that is opioid-related (without regard to whether such overdose was related to a covered outpatient drug), or, if specified by the Secretary, related to any other drug (including a drug that is not a covered outpatient drug), not later than 6 months after the date of such overdose-- ``(I) provide notice of such overdose to each provider that, during the period (to be established by the Secretary) preceding such overdose, prescribed opioids (or such other specified drug, if applicable) to such individual, to the extent that such data is available; and ``(II) provide each such provider with educational materials on prescribing opioids (or such other specified drugs, if applicable); ``(iii) ensure that a provider who is treating an individual receiving benefits under this title has notice of the individual's diagnosis or history of opioid use disorder, opioid poisoning diagnosis, history of nonfatal opioid-related overdose, or a diagnosis or history of a substance use disorder or overdose for such other specified drug, if applicable, to the extent such data is available; and ``(iv) perform ongoing retrospective drug utilization reviews and offer provider education that is informed by such reviews (which may include education provided under an educational outreach program established under subparagraph (D) or through an intervention described in paragraph (3)(C)(iii)) regarding appropriate prescribing practices for individuals receiving benefits under this title with a diagnosis or history of opioid use disorder, a history of nonfatal opioid-related overdose, an opioid poisoning diagnosis, or a diagnosis or history of a substance use disorder or overdose for such other specified drug, if applicable. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. (b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act'' or the ``IMPROVE Addiction Care Act''. SEC. 2. ENCOURAGING APPROPRIATE PRESCRIBING UNDER MEDICAID FOR VICTIMS OF OPIOID OVERDOSE. (a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-8(g)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Additional drug use review requirements.--As part of a State's prospective and retrospective drug use review under subparagraphs (A) and (B), as applicable, the State shall, not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, develop and implement, or review and update, protocols to, subject to any applicable State or Federal privacy or confidentiality protections that could preclude such protocols-- ``(i) identify individuals receiving benefits under this title who have experienced a nonfatal opioid-related overdose within a look-back period (to be determined by the Secretary except that such period shall not be less than 1 year and shall not exceed 5 years), to the extent that such data is available, and make a good faith effort to connect these individuals to treatment options and recovery support services that have been determined appropriate by the Secretary; ``(ii) if an individual receiving benefits under this title experiences a fatal overdose that is opioid-related (without regard to whether such overdose was related to a covered outpatient drug), or, if specified by the Secretary, related to any other drug (including a drug that is not a covered outpatient drug), not later than 6 months after the date of such overdose-- ``(I) provide notice of such overdose to each provider that, during the period (to be established by the Secretary) preceding such overdose, prescribed opioids (or such other specified drug, if applicable) to such individual, to the extent that such data is available; and ``(II) provide each such provider with educational materials on prescribing opioids (or such other specified drugs, if applicable); ``(iii) ensure that a provider who is treating an individual receiving benefits under this title has notice of the individual's diagnosis or history of opioid use disorder, opioid poisoning diagnosis, history of nonfatal opioid-related overdose, or a diagnosis or history of a substance use disorder or overdose for such other specified drug, if applicable, to the extent such data is available; and ``(iv) perform ongoing retrospective drug utilization reviews and offer provider education that is informed by such reviews (which may include education provided under an educational outreach program established under subparagraph (D) or through an intervention described in paragraph (3)(C)(iii)) regarding appropriate prescribing practices for individuals receiving benefits under this title with a diagnosis or history of opioid use disorder, a history of nonfatal opioid-related overdose, an opioid poisoning diagnosis, or a diagnosis or history of a substance use disorder or overdose for such other specified drug, if applicable. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. (b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose. a) In General.--Section 1927(g)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a State to develop and implement additional protocols if the State establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the State has in place existing protocols meeting or exceeding the standards set forth in this subparagraph.''. ( b) Technical Amendments.--Section 1932(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-2(i)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 483.3(s)(4)'' and inserting ``section 438.3(s)(4)''; and (2) by striking ``483.3(s)(5)'' and inserting ``438.3(s)(5)''.

S.5000

Government Operations and Politics

No ESG at TSP Act This bill prohibits investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in mutual funds that are based on environmental criteria (e.g., emissions standards), social criteria (e.g., company diversity), political criteria (e.g., political affiliations), or corporate governance criteria that differ from the standards that currently apply under law.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No ESG at TSP Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS UNDER THE THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Board; executive director.--The terms ``Board'' and ``Executive Director'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8401 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Covered sum.--The term ``covered sum'' means any sum of the Thrift Savings Fund that is invested in a mutual fund, exchange-traded fund, or other investment vehicle described in subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, as added by subsection (b). (3) Mutual fund window.--The term ``mutual fund window'' means the mutual fund window added by the Board pursuant to the authorization under section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code. (4) Participant.--The term ``participant'' has the meaning given the term in section 8471 of title 5, United States Code. (5) Thrift savings fund.--The term ``Thrift Savings Fund'' means the fund established under section 8437 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that invests in bonds or equities and that makes investment decisions based on ESG criteria, to the extent that those criteria are unrelated to maximizing monetary returns for investors. ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. ``(G) In this paragraph, the term `ESG criteria' means any of the following criteria: ``(i) Environmental criteria, including-- ``(I) emissions, climate change, sustainability, environmental justice, pollution, or conservation; or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel-based energy. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. ``(iii) Political criteria, including the perceived or actual political affiliations, donations, or associations of companies. ``(iv) Criteria for corporate governance standards that differ from the applicable standards required under State and Federal law, as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph.''. (2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. Reg. 27917 (effective June 1, 2022)); and (ii) would violate subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1); and (B) remove from the mutual fund window all investment vehicles identified under subparagraph (A). (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). (B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). (C) Mandatory reinvestment.--Beginning on the day after the date on which the 90-day period described in subparagraph (B) ends, the Board shall ensure that all covered sums with respect to which elections have not been made under that subparagraph are invested in the Government Securities Investment Fund established under section 8438(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code. (4) Enforcement.--Section 8477(e)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) by any participant or beneficiary against the Board-- ``(i) to obtain any appropriate equitable relief to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); ``(ii) to enjoin any act or practice which violates subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); or ``(iii) to obtain actual or compensatory damages to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

No ESG at TSP Act

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes.

No ESG at TSP Act

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This bill prohibits investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in mutual funds that are based on environmental criteria (e.g., emissions standards), social criteria (e.g., company diversity), political criteria (e.g., political affiliations), or corporate governance criteria that differ from the standards that currently apply under law.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``No ESG at TSP Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Board; executive director.--The terms ``Board'' and ``Executive Director'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8401 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Mutual fund window.--The term ``mutual fund window'' means the mutual fund window added by the Board pursuant to the authorization under section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code. ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. ``(iii) Political criteria, including the perceived or actual political affiliations, donations, or associations of companies. Reg. (B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). (4) Enforcement.--Section 8477(e)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) by any participant or beneficiary against the Board-- ``(i) to obtain any appropriate equitable relief to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); ``(ii) to enjoin any act or practice which violates subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); or ``(iii) to obtain actual or compensatory damages to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No ESG at TSP Act''. 2. (3) Mutual fund window.--The term ``mutual fund window'' means the mutual fund window added by the Board pursuant to the authorization under section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. (4) Enforcement.--Section 8477(e)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) by any participant or beneficiary against the Board-- ``(i) to obtain any appropriate equitable relief to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); ``(ii) to enjoin any act or practice which violates subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); or ``(iii) to obtain actual or compensatory damages to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No ESG at TSP Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS UNDER THE THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Board; executive director.--The terms ``Board'' and ``Executive Director'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8401 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Mutual fund window.--The term ``mutual fund window'' means the mutual fund window added by the Board pursuant to the authorization under section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code. ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. ``(G) In this paragraph, the term `ESG criteria' means any of the following criteria: ``(i) Environmental criteria, including-- ``(I) emissions, climate change, sustainability, environmental justice, pollution, or conservation; or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel-based energy. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. ``(iii) Political criteria, including the perceived or actual political affiliations, donations, or associations of companies. ``(iv) Criteria for corporate governance standards that differ from the applicable standards required under State and Federal law, as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph.''. (2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. Reg. (B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). (C) Mandatory reinvestment.--Beginning on the day after the date on which the 90-day period described in subparagraph (B) ends, the Board shall ensure that all covered sums with respect to which elections have not been made under that subparagraph are invested in the Government Securities Investment Fund established under section 8438(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code. (4) Enforcement.--Section 8477(e)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) by any participant or beneficiary against the Board-- ``(i) to obtain any appropriate equitable relief to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); ``(ii) to enjoin any act or practice which violates subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); or ``(iii) to obtain actual or compensatory damages to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No ESG at TSP Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS UNDER THE THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Board; executive director.--The terms ``Board'' and ``Executive Director'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8401 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Covered sum.--The term ``covered sum'' means any sum of the Thrift Savings Fund that is invested in a mutual fund, exchange-traded fund, or other investment vehicle described in subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, as added by subsection (b). (3) Mutual fund window.--The term ``mutual fund window'' means the mutual fund window added by the Board pursuant to the authorization under section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code. (4) Participant.--The term ``participant'' has the meaning given the term in section 8471 of title 5, United States Code. (5) Thrift savings fund.--The term ``Thrift Savings Fund'' means the fund established under section 8437 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that invests in bonds or equities and that makes investment decisions based on ESG criteria, to the extent that those criteria are unrelated to maximizing monetary returns for investors. ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. ``(G) In this paragraph, the term `ESG criteria' means any of the following criteria: ``(i) Environmental criteria, including-- ``(I) emissions, climate change, sustainability, environmental justice, pollution, or conservation; or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel-based energy. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. ``(iii) Political criteria, including the perceived or actual political affiliations, donations, or associations of companies. ``(iv) Criteria for corporate governance standards that differ from the applicable standards required under State and Federal law, as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph.''. (2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. Reg. 27917 (effective June 1, 2022)); and (ii) would violate subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1); and (B) remove from the mutual fund window all investment vehicles identified under subparagraph (A). (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). (B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). (C) Mandatory reinvestment.--Beginning on the day after the date on which the 90-day period described in subparagraph (B) ends, the Board shall ensure that all covered sums with respect to which elections have not been made under that subparagraph are invested in the Government Securities Investment Fund established under section 8438(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code. (4) Enforcement.--Section 8477(e)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) by any participant or beneficiary against the Board-- ``(i) to obtain any appropriate equitable relief to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); ``(ii) to enjoin any act or practice which violates subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5); or ``(iii) to obtain actual or compensatory damages to redress a violation of subparagraph (E) or (F) of section 8438(b)(5).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. 3) Mutual fund window.--The term ``mutual fund window'' means the mutual fund window added by the Board pursuant to the authorization under section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code. ( (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that invests in bonds or equities and that makes investment decisions based on ESG criteria, to the extent that those criteria are unrelated to maximizing monetary returns for investors. ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. 5) Thrift savings fund.--The term ``Thrift Savings Fund'' means the fund established under section 8437 of title 5, United States Code. ( ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. 5) Thrift savings fund.--The term ``Thrift Savings Fund'' means the fund established under section 8437 of title 5, United States Code. ( ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. 3) Mutual fund window.--The term ``mutual fund window'' means the mutual fund window added by the Board pursuant to the authorization under section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code. ( (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that invests in bonds or equities and that makes investment decisions based on ESG criteria, to the extent that those criteria are unrelated to maximizing monetary returns for investors. ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. 5) Thrift savings fund.--The term ``Thrift Savings Fund'' means the fund established under section 8437 of title 5, United States Code. ( ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. 3) Mutual fund window.--The term ``mutual fund window'' means the mutual fund window added by the Board pursuant to the authorization under section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code. ( (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that invests in bonds or equities and that makes investment decisions based on ESG criteria, to the extent that those criteria are unrelated to maximizing monetary returns for investors. ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. 5) Thrift savings fund.--The term ``Thrift Savings Fund'' means the fund established under section 8437 of title 5, United States Code. ( ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. 3) Mutual fund window.--The term ``mutual fund window'' means the mutual fund window added by the Board pursuant to the authorization under section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code. ( (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that invests in bonds or equities and that makes investment decisions based on ESG criteria, to the extent that those criteria are unrelated to maximizing monetary returns for investors. ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. 5) Thrift savings fund.--The term ``Thrift Savings Fund'' means the fund established under section 8437 of title 5, United States Code. ( ``(F) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that is marketed as making investment decisions based on ESG criteria. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. (3) Existing investments in impermissible mutual funds.-- (A) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the effective date described in subsection (c), the Executive Director shall notify each participant of the option to make an election under subparagraph (B). ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) The Board may not offer through the mutual fund window any mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (as defined in section 270.6c-11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation), or other investment vehicle that invests in bonds or equities and that makes investment decisions based on ESG criteria, to the extent that those criteria are unrelated to maximizing monetary returns for investors. ``(ii) Social criteria, including-- ``(I) diversity criteria, including-- ``(aa) the sex, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status of the owners, board members, employees, or customers of companies; or ``(bb) whether the board members, employees, or customers described in item (aa) are members of a labor organization (as that term is defined in section 2 of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152)); or ``(II) whether a company is engaged in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition. 2) Review and removal.--The Executive Director shall establish a process through which, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the effective date described in subsection (c), members of the Board shall-- (A) identify investment vehicles that-- (i) were added to the mutual fund window pursuant to the rule entitled ``Mutual Fund Window'' (87 Fed. ( ( B) Election.--During the 90-day period beginning on the day after the date on which the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A) ends, a participant may elect to have any covered sums credited to the account of that individual in the Thrift Savings Fund reinvested in accordance with section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (b) shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

H.R.2035

Health

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill alters the definition of clinical social worker services as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, such services (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021

Rep. Lee, Barbara

D

CA

This bill increases the Medicare reimbursement rate for clinical social worker services. The bill excludes clinical social worker services from the prospective payment system in which predetermined amounts form the basis for payment under Medicare. Additionally, the bill alters the definition of clinical social worker services as it relates to Medicare. Under current law, such services (1) include services performed for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, and (2) exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility as a condition of the facility's participation in the Medicare program. The bill repeals these provisions and instead specifies that such services include certain types of health behavior assessment and intervention.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Access to Clinical Social Workers.--Section 1833(a)(1)(F)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(F)(ii)) is amended by striking ``75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L)'' and inserting ``85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848''. (b) Access to Clinical Social Worker Services Provided to Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities.-- (1) In general.--Section 1888(e)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``clinical social worker services,'' after ``qualified psychologist services,''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (c) Access to the Complete Set of Clinical Social Worker Services.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 1861(hh)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hh)(2)) is amended by striking ``and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation''. ( 1395x(hh)(2)) is further amended by striking ``for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (other than services'' and inserting ``(including services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses or services for health and behavior assessment and intervention (identified as of January 1, 2021, by HCPCS codes 96150 through 96161 (and any succeeding codes)), but not including services''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022.

S.4721

Armed Forces and National Security

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act This bill increases the maximum amount authorized under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant program to $10,000 for veterans with a service-connected disability and $5,000 for those with disabilities that are not service-connected. The HISA grant program provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to veterans' (or service members') primary residence for specified purposes (e.g., allowing for entrance to their home). The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amount of the grant in accordance with inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $10,000; and''. (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $5,000.''. (2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''. <all>

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services.

Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine

D

NV

This bill increases the maximum amount authorized under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant program to $10,000 for veterans with a service-connected disability and $5,000 for those with disabilities that are not service-connected. The HISA grant program provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to veterans' (or service members') primary residence for specified purposes (e.g., allowing for entrance to their home). The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amount of the grant in accordance with inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $10,000; and''. (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $5,000.''. (2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $10,000; and''. (2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $10,000; and''. (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $5,000.''. (2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Increase.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (2) of section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $10,000; and''. (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $5,000.''. (2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. ( (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $5,000.''. ( 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). ( In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. ( (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $5,000.''. ( 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). ( In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. ( (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $5,000.''. ( 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). ( In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. ( (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $5,000.''. ( 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). ( In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 1717(a) of title 38, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) On an annual basis, the Secretary shall increase the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which the consumer price index for all urban consumers (United States city average) increased during the 12-month period ending with the last month for which consumer price index data is available. In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES. ( (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in clause (ii)-- (I) by inserting ``and before the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act'' after ``May 5, 2010,''; and (II) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the enactment of the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, $5,000.''. ( 2) Applicability.--A veteran who exhausts the eligibility of the veteran for benefits under section 1717(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act is not entitled to additional benefits under such section by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). ( In the event that such consumer price index does not increase during such period, the Secretary shall maintain the dollar amounts in effect under paragraph (2) during the previous fiscal year.''.

H.R.5968

Government Operations and Politics

This bill requires the Executive Office of the President to provide economic literacy training to each employee of the office.

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ECONOMIC LITERACY TRAINING FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Office of the President shall establish a program (in this Act referred to as the ``Program'') to provide covered employees training on economic literacy. (b) Training Course.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the training provided under the Program shall include a course or program on economic literacy that-- (A) primarily provides instruction on inflation; and (B) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that provides standards for economic or financial education, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council. (2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. (B) Selection deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the Director of the National Economics Council makes the determination described in subparagraph (A), the Director shall make the selection described in subparagraph (A)(ii). (c) Timing.-- (1) In general.--Each covered employee shall receive training on economic literacy under the Program-- (A) in the case of an individual that is a covered employee as of the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after such date; or (B) in the case of an individual that becomes a covered employee after the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after the date such individual becomes a covered employee. (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). (d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. (e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President. <all>

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes.

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes.

Rep. Budd, Ted

R

NC

This bill requires the Executive Office of the President to provide economic literacy training to each employee of the office.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ECONOMIC LITERACY TRAINING FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. (b) Training Course.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the training provided under the Program shall include a course or program on economic literacy that-- (A) primarily provides instruction on inflation; and (B) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that provides standards for economic or financial education, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council. (2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. (B) Selection deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the Director of the National Economics Council makes the determination described in subparagraph (A), the Director shall make the selection described in subparagraph (A)(ii). (c) Timing.-- (1) In general.--Each covered employee shall receive training on economic literacy under the Program-- (A) in the case of an individual that is a covered employee as of the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after such date; or (B) in the case of an individual that becomes a covered employee after the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after the date such individual becomes a covered employee. (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). (d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ECONOMIC LITERACY TRAINING FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. (2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. (c) Timing.-- (1) In general.--Each covered employee shall receive training on economic literacy under the Program-- (A) in the case of an individual that is a covered employee as of the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after such date; or (B) in the case of an individual that becomes a covered employee after the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after the date such individual becomes a covered employee. (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). (d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President.

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ECONOMIC LITERACY TRAINING FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Office of the President shall establish a program (in this Act referred to as the ``Program'') to provide covered employees training on economic literacy. (b) Training Course.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the training provided under the Program shall include a course or program on economic literacy that-- (A) primarily provides instruction on inflation; and (B) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that provides standards for economic or financial education, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council. (2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. (B) Selection deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the Director of the National Economics Council makes the determination described in subparagraph (A), the Director shall make the selection described in subparagraph (A)(ii). (c) Timing.-- (1) In general.--Each covered employee shall receive training on economic literacy under the Program-- (A) in the case of an individual that is a covered employee as of the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after such date; or (B) in the case of an individual that becomes a covered employee after the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after the date such individual becomes a covered employee. (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). (d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. (e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President. <all>

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ECONOMIC LITERACY TRAINING FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Office of the President shall establish a program (in this Act referred to as the ``Program'') to provide covered employees training on economic literacy. (b) Training Course.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the training provided under the Program shall include a course or program on economic literacy that-- (A) primarily provides instruction on inflation; and (B) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that provides standards for economic or financial education, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council. (2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. (B) Selection deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the Director of the National Economics Council makes the determination described in subparagraph (A), the Director shall make the selection described in subparagraph (A)(ii). (c) Timing.-- (1) In general.--Each covered employee shall receive training on economic literacy under the Program-- (A) in the case of an individual that is a covered employee as of the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after such date; or (B) in the case of an individual that becomes a covered employee after the date on which the Program is established, not later than 90 days after the date such individual becomes a covered employee. (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). (d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. (e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President. <all>

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Office of the President shall establish a program (in this Act referred to as the ``Program'') to provide covered employees training on economic literacy. ( (B) Selection deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the Director of the National Economics Council makes the determination described in subparagraph (A), the Director shall make the selection described in subparagraph (A)(ii). ( d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. ( e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President.

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. 2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. ( (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). ( 2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. (

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. 2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. ( (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). ( 2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. (

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Office of the President shall establish a program (in this Act referred to as the ``Program'') to provide covered employees training on economic literacy. ( (B) Selection deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the Director of the National Economics Council makes the determination described in subparagraph (A), the Director shall make the selection described in subparagraph (A)(ii). ( d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. ( e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President.

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. 2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. ( (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). ( 2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. (

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Office of the President shall establish a program (in this Act referred to as the ``Program'') to provide covered employees training on economic literacy. ( (B) Selection deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the Director of the National Economics Council makes the determination described in subparagraph (A), the Director shall make the selection described in subparagraph (A)(ii). ( d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. ( e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President.

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. 2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. ( (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). ( 2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. (

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Office of the President shall establish a program (in this Act referred to as the ``Program'') to provide covered employees training on economic literacy. ( (B) Selection deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the Director of the National Economics Council makes the determination described in subparagraph (A), the Director shall make the selection described in subparagraph (A)(ii). ( d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. ( e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President.

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. 2) Alternative course or program selection.-- (A) In general.--During any period in which no course or program described in paragraph (1) is reasonably available for covered employees to participate in under the Program, as determined by the Director of the National Economics Council-- (i) paragraph (1) shall not apply; and (ii) the Program shall require covered employees to participate in a course or program on economic literacy that is selected by the Director and includes instruction on inflation. ( (2) Tolling.--Each period of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be tolled during any period of time for which the Director of the National Economics Council has made a determination described in subsection (b)(2)(A) and has not made a selection described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii). ( 2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. (

To require employees of the Executive Office of the President to receive training on economic literacy, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Executive Office of the President shall establish a program (in this Act referred to as the ``Program'') to provide covered employees training on economic literacy. ( (B) Selection deadline.--Not later than 60 days after the Director of the National Economics Council makes the determination described in subparagraph (A), the Director shall make the selection described in subparagraph (A)(ii). ( d) Reports.-- (1) Annual certification.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to Congress a report certifying whether the Executive Office of the President has complied with the requirements of this section during the one- year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted. (2) Noncompliant employee list.--On each January 1 and June 1 occurring after the date that is 90 days after the date on which the Program is established, the Director of the Office of Administration of the Executive Office of the President shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a list of each covered employee that has not received training on economic literacy in accordance with this section. ( e) Covered Employee Defined.--In this Act, the term ``covered employee'' means an employee (as defined in section 2105(a) of title 5, United States Code) of the Executive Office of the President.

H.R.8980

Energy

Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act This bill establishes a moratorium on energy development (e.g., offshore wind development) in specified areas of the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2032. Until that date, the Department of the Interior may not conduct certain energy development activities in any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. The moratorium also applies to other areas of the Outer Continental Shelf—the South Atlantic Planning Area, the Straits of Florida Planning Area, or any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico—if energy exploration, leasing, or development in that area has been identified as having any adverse effect on national security, military readiness, or the Department of Defense's testing capabilities. However, Interior may issue leases in those areas for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection.

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act''. SEC. 2. MORATORIUM ON ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF GULF OF MEXICO. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Moratorium.--Effective during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on June 30, 2032, the Secretary shall not offer for leasing, preleasing, or any related activity for energy development of any kind-- (1) any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico; or (2) any area of the outer Continental Shelf described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) of subsection (d), if oil, gas, wind, or any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in that area has been identified in a report under that subsection as having any adverse effect on the national security of the United States or the military readiness or testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. (d) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and not later than June 30, 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report that describes the impact of oil, gas, wind, and any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in areas of the outer Continental Shelf described in paragraph (2) on the national security of the United States and the military readiness and testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. (B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (C) The Straits of Florida Planning Area. <all>

Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes.

Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act

Rep. Waltz, Michael

R

FL

This bill establishes a moratorium on energy development (e.g., offshore wind development) in specified areas of the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2032. Until that date, the Department of the Interior may not conduct certain energy development activities in any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. The moratorium also applies to other areas of the Outer Continental Shelf—the South Atlantic Planning Area, the Straits of Florida Planning Area, or any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico—if energy exploration, leasing, or development in that area has been identified as having any adverse effect on national security, military readiness, or the Department of Defense's testing capabilities. However, Interior may issue leases in those areas for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection.

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act''. SEC. 2. MORATORIUM ON ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF GULF OF MEXICO. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Moratorium.--Effective during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on June 30, 2032, the Secretary shall not offer for leasing, preleasing, or any related activity for energy development of any kind-- (1) any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico; or (2) any area of the outer Continental Shelf described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) of subsection (d), if oil, gas, wind, or any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in that area has been identified in a report under that subsection as having any adverse effect on the national security of the United States or the military readiness or testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. (d) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and not later than June 30, 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report that describes the impact of oil, gas, wind, and any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in areas of the outer Continental Shelf described in paragraph (2) on the national security of the United States and the military readiness and testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. (B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (C) The Straits of Florida Planning Area. <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 ``Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act''. SEC. 2. MORATORIUM ON ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF GULF OF MEXICO. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. (d) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and not later than June 30, 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report that describes the impact of oil, gas, wind, and any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in areas of the outer Continental Shelf described in paragraph (2) on the national security of the United States and the military readiness and testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (C) The Straits of Florida Planning Area.

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act''. SEC. 2. MORATORIUM ON ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF GULF OF MEXICO. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Moratorium.--Effective during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on June 30, 2032, the Secretary shall not offer for leasing, preleasing, or any related activity for energy development of any kind-- (1) any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico; or (2) any area of the outer Continental Shelf described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) of subsection (d), if oil, gas, wind, or any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in that area has been identified in a report under that subsection as having any adverse effect on the national security of the United States or the military readiness or testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. (d) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and not later than June 30, 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report that describes the impact of oil, gas, wind, and any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in areas of the outer Continental Shelf described in paragraph (2) on the national security of the United States and the military readiness and testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. (B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (C) The Straits of Florida Planning Area. <all>

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preserving the Gulf Test Range to Ensure Military Readiness Act''. SEC. 2. MORATORIUM ON ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS OF GULF OF MEXICO. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Moratorium.--Effective during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on June 30, 2032, the Secretary shall not offer for leasing, preleasing, or any related activity for energy development of any kind-- (1) any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico; or (2) any area of the outer Continental Shelf described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) of subsection (d), if oil, gas, wind, or any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in that area has been identified in a report under that subsection as having any adverse effect on the national security of the United States or the military readiness or testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. (d) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and not later than June 30, 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report that describes the impact of oil, gas, wind, and any other form of energy exploration, leasing, or development in areas of the outer Continental Shelf described in paragraph (2) on the national security of the United States and the military readiness and testing capabilities of the Department of Defense. (2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. (B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (C) The Straits of Florida Planning Area. <all>

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). ( c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). ( c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). ( c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). ( c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

To establish a moratorium on energy development in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Military mission line.--The term ``Military Mission Line'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432). ( c) Environmental Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary may issue leases in areas described in that subsection for environmental conservation purposes, including the purposes of shore protection, beach nourishment and restoration, wetlands restoration, and habitat protection. 2) Areas described.--The areas of the outer Continental Shelf referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) Any area west of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico. ( B) The South Atlantic Planning Area. (

H.R.2899

Public Lands and Natural Resources

The bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas of Guam as a National Heritage Area.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. THE GUAM NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY. (a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (2) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study areas-- (A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (i) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (ii) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use by residents and visitors; and (iii) would be best managed-- (I) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (II) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities that share a common heritage; (B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (C) provides-- (i) outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (ii) outstanding recreational and educational and cultural tourism opportunities; (D) contains resources that-- (i) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (ii) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (E) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, including museums and heritage organizations, and State and local governments that-- (i) are involved in the planning of the National Heritage Area; (ii) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Area, including the Federal Government; and (iii) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Area; (F) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (G) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. (c) Report.--Not later than the end of the third fiscal year after the date on which funds are first made available for this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (1) the findings of the study; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Area.--The term ``Area'' means a National Heritage Area located in Guam. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam. Passed the House of Representatives March 15, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q.

D

GU

The bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas of Guam as a National Heritage Area.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. THE GUAM NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY. (a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (2) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study areas-- (A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (i) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (ii) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use by residents and visitors; and (iii) would be best managed-- (I) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (II) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities that share a common heritage; (B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (C) provides-- (i) outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (ii) outstanding recreational and educational and cultural tourism opportunities; (D) contains resources that-- (i) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (ii) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (E) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, including museums and heritage organizations, and State and local governments that-- (i) are involved in the planning of the National Heritage Area; (ii) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Area, including the Federal Government; and (iii) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Area; (F) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (G) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. (c) Report.--Not later than the end of the third fiscal year after the date on which funds are first made available for this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (1) the findings of the study; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Area.--The term ``Area'' means a National Heritage Area located in Guam. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. Passed the House of Representatives March 15, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. THE GUAM NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY. (2) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study areas-- (A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (i) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (ii) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use by residents and visitors; and (iii) would be best managed-- (I) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (II) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities that share a common heritage; (B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (C) provides-- (i) outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (ii) outstanding recreational and educational and cultural tourism opportunities; (D) contains resources that-- (i) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (ii) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (E) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, including museums and heritage organizations, and State and local governments that-- (i) are involved in the planning of the National Heritage Area; (ii) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Area, including the Federal Government; and (iii) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Area; (F) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (G) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. THE GUAM NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY. (a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (2) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study areas-- (A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (i) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (ii) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use by residents and visitors; and (iii) would be best managed-- (I) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (II) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities that share a common heritage; (B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (C) provides-- (i) outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (ii) outstanding recreational and educational and cultural tourism opportunities; (D) contains resources that-- (i) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (ii) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (E) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, including museums and heritage organizations, and State and local governments that-- (i) are involved in the planning of the National Heritage Area; (ii) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Area, including the Federal Government; and (iii) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Area; (F) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (G) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. (c) Report.--Not later than the end of the third fiscal year after the date on which funds are first made available for this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (1) the findings of the study; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Area.--The term ``Area'' means a National Heritage Area located in Guam. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam. Passed the House of Representatives March 15, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. THE GUAM NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY. (a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (2) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study areas-- (A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (i) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (ii) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use by residents and visitors; and (iii) would be best managed-- (I) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (II) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities that share a common heritage; (B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (C) provides-- (i) outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (ii) outstanding recreational and educational and cultural tourism opportunities; (D) contains resources that-- (i) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (ii) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (E) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, including museums and heritage organizations, and State and local governments that-- (i) are involved in the planning of the National Heritage Area; (ii) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Area, including the Federal Government; and (iii) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Area; (F) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (G) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. (c) Report.--Not later than the end of the third fiscal year after the date on which funds are first made available for this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (1) the findings of the study; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Area.--The term ``Area'' means a National Heritage Area located in Guam. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam. Passed the House of Representatives March 15, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. ( (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. ( (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. ( (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. ( (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. ( (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate regional and local organizations or agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study areas as National Heritage Areas. (b) Private Property Considerations.--In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider the potential impact that designation of the study area as a national heritage area would have on private property on Guam. ( 3) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the island of Guam.

S.3990

Finance and Financial Sector

Insider Trading Prohibition Act This bill generally provides statutory authority for the prohibition against securities trading, as well as related communications to others, by a person who has access to material, nonpublic information and is aware or recklessly disregards that the information is material and nonpublic. Further, that person must either be aware or recklessly disregards that the information has been obtained wrongfully or that the trading would be wrongful. The bill also provides, for purposes of establishing a violation of this prohibition, that it is not necessary for such a person to know specifically how such information was obtained or whether a personal benefit was paid or promised.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Insider Trading Prohibition Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON INSIDER TRADING. (a) In General.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. 16A. PROHIBITION ON INSIDER TRADING. ``(a) Prohibition Against Trading Securities While Aware of Material, Nonpublic Information.--It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to purchase, sell, or enter into, or cause the purchase or sale of, or entry into, any security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement if that person, at the time the person takes such an action-- ``(1) has access to information relating to such security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement that is material and nonpublic and is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that such information is material and nonpublic; and ``(2) is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that-- ``(A) the information described in paragraph (1) has been obtained wrongfully; or ``(B) the purchase, sale, or entry would constitute wrongful trading on the information described in paragraph (1). ``(b) Prohibition Against the Wrongful Communication of Certain Material, Nonpublic Information.--It shall be unlawful for any person, the purchase or sale of a security or security-based swap (or entry into a security-based swap agreement) by which would violate subsection (a), to wrongfully communicate material, nonpublic information relating to that security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement to any other person, if-- ``(1) the person communicating the information, at the time the person communicates the information, is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that such communication would result in such a purchase, sale, or entry; and ``(2) any recipient of the wrongfully communicated information purchases, sells, or causes the purchase or sale of any security or security-based swap, or enters into (or causes the entry into) any security-based swap agreement, based on that communication. ``(c) Standard and Knowledge Requirement.-- ``(1) Standard.--For purposes of this section, trading while aware of material, nonpublic information under subsection (a), or communicating material, nonpublic information under subsection (b), is wrongful only if the information has been obtained by, or the communication or trading on the information would constitute, directly or indirectly-- ``(A) theft, conversion, bribery, misrepresentation, espionage (through electronic or other means), or other unauthorized access of the information; ``(B) a violation of any Federal law protecting-- ``(i) computer data; or ``(ii) the intellectual property or privacy of computer users; ``(C) misappropriation from a source of the information; or ``(D) a breach of any fiduciary duty to shareholders of an issuer for a direct or indirect personal benefit, including-- ``(i) an existing or future pecuniary gain or reputational benefit; or ``(ii) a gift of confidential information to a relative or friend. ``(2) Knowledge requirement.--It shall not be necessary that a person trading while aware of information in violation of subsection (a), or making a communication in violation of subsection (b), knows the specific means by which the information was obtained or communicated or traded on, or the specific benefit described in paragraph (1)(D) that was received, paid, or promised by or to any person in the chain of communication, if the person trading while aware of the information or making the communication, as applicable, at the time the person makes the trade or communicates the information, is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that the information was wrongfully obtained, wrongfully traded on, or wrongfully communicated. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(2) Rule 10b5-1 compliant transactions.--The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any transaction that satisfies the requirements of section 240.10b5-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3(a)(78)(A) (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(78)(A)), by inserting ``16A,'' after ``16,''; (2) in section 21(d)(2) (15 U.S.C. 78u(d)(2)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A of this title, or the rules or regulations under either such section''; (3) in section 21A (15 U.S.C. 78u-1)-- (A) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (B) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ``section 10(b), and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (4) in section 21C(f) (15 U.S.C. 78u-3(f)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A, or the rules or regulations under either such section''. <all>

Insider Trading Prohibition Act

A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes.

Insider Trading Prohibition Act

Sen. Reed, Jack

D

RI

This bill generally provides statutory authority for the prohibition against securities trading, as well as related communications to others, by a person who has access to material, nonpublic information and is aware or recklessly disregards that the information is material and nonpublic. Further, that person must either be aware or recklessly disregards that the information has been obtained wrongfully or that the trading would be wrongful. The bill also provides, for purposes of establishing a violation of this prohibition, that it is not necessary for such a person to know specifically how such information was obtained or whether a personal benefit was paid or promised.

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 ``Insider Trading Prohibition Act''. SEC. PROHIBITION ON INSIDER TRADING. ``(b) Prohibition Against the Wrongful Communication of Certain Material, Nonpublic Information.--It shall be unlawful for any person, the purchase or sale of a security or security-based swap (or entry into a security-based swap agreement) by which would violate subsection (a), to wrongfully communicate material, nonpublic information relating to that security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement to any other person, if-- ``(1) the person communicating the information, at the time the person communicates the information, is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that such communication would result in such a purchase, sale, or entry; and ``(2) any recipient of the wrongfully communicated information purchases, sells, or causes the purchase or sale of any security or security-based swap, or enters into (or causes the entry into) any security-based swap agreement, based on that communication. ``(c) Standard and Knowledge Requirement.-- ``(1) Standard.--For purposes of this section, trading while aware of material, nonpublic information under subsection (a), or communicating material, nonpublic information under subsection (b), is wrongful only if the information has been obtained by, or the communication or trading on the information would constitute, directly or indirectly-- ``(A) theft, conversion, bribery, misrepresentation, espionage (through electronic or other means), or other unauthorized access of the information; ``(B) a violation of any Federal law protecting-- ``(i) computer data; or ``(ii) the intellectual property or privacy of computer users; ``(C) misappropriation from a source of the information; or ``(D) a breach of any fiduciary duty to shareholders of an issuer for a direct or indirect personal benefit, including-- ``(i) an existing or future pecuniary gain or reputational benefit; or ``(ii) a gift of confidential information to a relative or friend. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. 78a et seq.) 78u(d)(2)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A of this title, or the rules or regulations under either such section''; (3) in section 21A (15 U.S.C. 78u-1)-- (A) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (B) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ``section 10(b), and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (4) in section 21C(f) (15 U.S.C.

This Act may be cited as the ``Insider Trading Prohibition Act''. SEC. PROHIBITION ON INSIDER TRADING. ``(b) Prohibition Against the Wrongful Communication of Certain Material, Nonpublic Information.--It shall be unlawful for any person, the purchase or sale of a security or security-based swap (or entry into a security-based swap agreement) by which would violate subsection (a), to wrongfully communicate material, nonpublic information relating to that security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement to any other person, if-- ``(1) the person communicating the information, at the time the person communicates the information, is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that such communication would result in such a purchase, sale, or entry; and ``(2) any recipient of the wrongfully communicated information purchases, sells, or causes the purchase or sale of any security or security-based swap, or enters into (or causes the entry into) any security-based swap agreement, based on that communication. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. 78a et seq.) 78u(d)(2)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A of this title, or the rules or regulations under either such section''; (3) in section 21A (15 U.S.C. 78u-1)-- (A) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (B) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ``section 10(b), and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (4) in section 21C(f) (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 ``Insider Trading Prohibition Act''. SEC. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. PROHIBITION ON INSIDER TRADING. ``(b) Prohibition Against the Wrongful Communication of Certain Material, Nonpublic Information.--It shall be unlawful for any person, the purchase or sale of a security or security-based swap (or entry into a security-based swap agreement) by which would violate subsection (a), to wrongfully communicate material, nonpublic information relating to that security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement to any other person, if-- ``(1) the person communicating the information, at the time the person communicates the information, is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that such communication would result in such a purchase, sale, or entry; and ``(2) any recipient of the wrongfully communicated information purchases, sells, or causes the purchase or sale of any security or security-based swap, or enters into (or causes the entry into) any security-based swap agreement, based on that communication. ``(c) Standard and Knowledge Requirement.-- ``(1) Standard.--For purposes of this section, trading while aware of material, nonpublic information under subsection (a), or communicating material, nonpublic information under subsection (b), is wrongful only if the information has been obtained by, or the communication or trading on the information would constitute, directly or indirectly-- ``(A) theft, conversion, bribery, misrepresentation, espionage (through electronic or other means), or other unauthorized access of the information; ``(B) a violation of any Federal law protecting-- ``(i) computer data; or ``(ii) the intellectual property or privacy of computer users; ``(C) misappropriation from a source of the information; or ``(D) a breach of any fiduciary duty to shareholders of an issuer for a direct or indirect personal benefit, including-- ``(i) an existing or future pecuniary gain or reputational benefit; or ``(ii) a gift of confidential information to a relative or friend. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(2) Rule 10b5-1 compliant transactions.--The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any transaction that satisfies the requirements of section 240.10b5-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) 78u(d)(2)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A of this title, or the rules or regulations under either such section''; (3) in section 21A (15 U.S.C. 78u-1)-- (A) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (B) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ``section 10(b), and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (4) in section 21C(f) (15 U.S.C.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Insider Trading Prohibition Act''. SEC. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. PROHIBITION ON INSIDER TRADING. ``(a) Prohibition Against Trading Securities While Aware of Material, Nonpublic Information.--It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to purchase, sell, or enter into, or cause the purchase or sale of, or entry into, any security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement if that person, at the time the person takes such an action-- ``(1) has access to information relating to such security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement that is material and nonpublic and is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that such information is material and nonpublic; and ``(2) is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that-- ``(A) the information described in paragraph (1) has been obtained wrongfully; or ``(B) the purchase, sale, or entry would constitute wrongful trading on the information described in paragraph (1). ``(b) Prohibition Against the Wrongful Communication of Certain Material, Nonpublic Information.--It shall be unlawful for any person, the purchase or sale of a security or security-based swap (or entry into a security-based swap agreement) by which would violate subsection (a), to wrongfully communicate material, nonpublic information relating to that security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement to any other person, if-- ``(1) the person communicating the information, at the time the person communicates the information, is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that such communication would result in such a purchase, sale, or entry; and ``(2) any recipient of the wrongfully communicated information purchases, sells, or causes the purchase or sale of any security or security-based swap, or enters into (or causes the entry into) any security-based swap agreement, based on that communication. ``(c) Standard and Knowledge Requirement.-- ``(1) Standard.--For purposes of this section, trading while aware of material, nonpublic information under subsection (a), or communicating material, nonpublic information under subsection (b), is wrongful only if the information has been obtained by, or the communication or trading on the information would constitute, directly or indirectly-- ``(A) theft, conversion, bribery, misrepresentation, espionage (through electronic or other means), or other unauthorized access of the information; ``(B) a violation of any Federal law protecting-- ``(i) computer data; or ``(ii) the intellectual property or privacy of computer users; ``(C) misappropriation from a source of the information; or ``(D) a breach of any fiduciary duty to shareholders of an issuer for a direct or indirect personal benefit, including-- ``(i) an existing or future pecuniary gain or reputational benefit; or ``(ii) a gift of confidential information to a relative or friend. ``(2) Knowledge requirement.--It shall not be necessary that a person trading while aware of information in violation of subsection (a), or making a communication in violation of subsection (b), knows the specific means by which the information was obtained or communicated or traded on, or the specific benefit described in paragraph (1)(D) that was received, paid, or promised by or to any person in the chain of communication, if the person trading while aware of the information or making the communication, as applicable, at the time the person makes the trade or communicates the information, is aware (including if the person consciously avoids being aware), or recklessly disregards, that the information was wrongfully obtained, wrongfully traded on, or wrongfully communicated. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(2) Rule 10b5-1 compliant transactions.--The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any transaction that satisfies the requirements of section 240.10b5-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3(a)(78)(A) (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(78)(A)), by inserting ``16A,'' after ``16,''; (2) in section 21(d)(2) (15 U.S.C. 78u(d)(2)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A of this title, or the rules or regulations under either such section''; (3) in section 21A (15 U.S.C. 78u-1)-- (A) in subsection (g)(1), by striking ``section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (B) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ``section 10(b), and Rule 10b-5 thereunder'' and inserting ``section 10(b), Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and section 16A''; and (4) in section 21C(f) (15 U.S.C.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(2) Rule 10b5-1 compliant transactions.--The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any transaction that satisfies the requirements of section 240.10b5-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) 78u-3(f)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A, or the rules or regulations under either such section''.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(2) Rule 10b5-1 compliant transactions.--The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any transaction that satisfies the requirements of section 240.10b5-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) 78u-3(f)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A, or the rules or regulations under either such section''.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(2) Rule 10b5-1 compliant transactions.--The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any transaction that satisfies the requirements of section 240.10b5-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) 78u-3(f)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A, or the rules or regulations under either such section''.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(2) Rule 10b5-1 compliant transactions.--The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any transaction that satisfies the requirements of section 240.10b5-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) 78u-3(f)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A, or the rules or regulations under either such section''.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 16 (15 U.S.C. 78p) the following: ``SEC. ``(d) Affirmative Defenses.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission may, by rule or by order, exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class of persons, securities, or transactions, from any or all of the provisions of this section, upon such terms and conditions as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title. ``(2) Rule 10b5-1 compliant transactions.--The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any transaction that satisfies the requirements of section 240.10b5-1 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--The rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity (without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this Act) with respect to an action by a person to-- ``(1) purchase, sell, or enter into a security, security- based swap, or security-based swap agreement while aware of material, nonpublic information; or ``(2) communicate material, nonpublic information relating to a security, security-based swap, or security-based swap agreement.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) 78u-3(f)), by striking ``or the rules or regulations thereunder'' and inserting ``, section 16A, or the rules or regulations under either such section''.

S.3353

Energy

Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act This bill sets forth provisions to increase the development of energy, including by (1) directing the Department of the Interior to conduct certain lease sales of federal lands and waters for the development of oil and gas, (2) authorizing the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, (3) limiting delays on federal oil and gas leases; and (4) increasing the amount of revenue generated from oil and gas leases that is shared with certain states and coastal communities.

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF THE SENATE RELATING TO LOWERING ENERGY PRICES FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES. It is the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should implement policies to lower energy prices for American families and to ensure the resiliency and energy independence of the United States by revising the regulatory agenda and legislative priorities of the Biden Administration that relate to domestic oil and gas development, such as by-- (1) supporting the development of additional oil and gas pipelines to the United States, such as the Keystone XL Pipeline; (2) following Federal law and the intent of Congress by imposing sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG and all individuals and entities involved in the planning, construction, or operation of the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline; (3) withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement; (4) complying with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.); and (5) revising section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7624 (February 1, 2021); relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) to allow oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and other offshore and onshore Federal areas. SEC. 3. OIL AND GAS LEASING. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior shall immediately resume oil and gas lease sales on Federal land in compliance with the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.). (b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) or a related rulemaking process required by subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''), without Congressional approval. SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF KEYSTONE PIPELINE. (a) In General.--TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. may construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada in Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States as described in the Presidential Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 13101 (April 3, 2019)). (b) No Presidential Permit Required.--No Presidential permit (or similar permit) under any Executive order shall be required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of the pipeline facilities described in subsection (a). SEC. 5. FEDERAL SHARE OF CERTAIN OIL AND GAS PROJECTS. (a) Definition of Covered Project.--In this section, the term ``covered project'' means a project to conduct oil and gas resource assessments on Federal land with significant oil and gas potential. (b) Federal Share.--With respect to a covered project carried out jointly by a State and the Secretary of the Interior, the Federal share of the cost of the covered project shall be not less than 50 percent. SEC. 6. USE OF UNITED STATES WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES. When practicable, the Secretary of the Interior shall encourage the use of United States workers and equipment manufactured in the United States in all construction activities carried out by the Secretary relating to mineral resource development. SEC. 7. REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL REGULATION OF ENERGY COMMODITY FUTURES AND DERIVATIVES. (a) In General.--The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall conduct a study on the international regime for regulating trading in energy commodity futures and derivatives. (b) Analysis.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include an analysis of, at a minimum-- (1) key common features and differences among countries in the regulation of energy commodity trading, including with respect to market oversight and enforcement; (2) agreements and practices for sharing market and trading data; (3) the use of position limits or thresholds to detect and prevent price manipulation, excessive speculation described in section 4a(a) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 6a(a)), or other unfair trading practices; (4) practices regarding the identification of commercial and noncommercial trading and the extent of market speculation; and (5) agreements and practices for facilitating international cooperation on market oversight, compliance, and enforcement. (c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that-- (1) describes the results of the study conducted under that subsection; and (2) provides recommendations to improve openness, transparency, and other necessary elements of a properly functioning market. SEC. 8. REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. (a) In General.--Section 4g of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 6g) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Index Traders and Swap Dealers.--The Commission shall-- ``(1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, issue a proposed rule regarding routine reporting requirements for index traders (as defined by the Commission) and swap dealers in energy and agricultural transactions (as defined by the Commission) within the jurisdiction of the Commission; ``(2) not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, issue a final rule regarding the reporting requirements described in paragraph (1); and ``(3) subject to section 8, disaggregate and make publicly available monthly information on the positions and value of index funds and other passive, long-only positions in the energy and agricultural futures markets (as defined by the Commission).''. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing-- (1) the scope of commodity index trading in the futures markets; (2) whether classification of index traders and swap dealers in the futures markets can be improved for regulatory and reporting purposes; and (3) whether, based on a review of the trading practices for index traders in the futures markets-- (A) index trading activity is adversely impacting the price discovery process in the futures markets; and (B) different practices and controls should be required. SEC. 9. HIRING OF EMPLOYEES FOR IMPROVED OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT. As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall hire not fewer than 50 additional full-time employees-- (1) to increase the public transparency of operations in energy futures markets; (2) to improve enforcement in those markets; and (3) to carry out such other duties as the Commission determines to be appropriate. SEC. 10. GULF OF MEXICO OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF REVENUES. (a) Definition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- Section 102(9)(A) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(II), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in clause (ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``fiscal year 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021''; and (B) in subclause (III), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) in the case of fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, all rentals, royalties, bonus bids, and other sums due and payable to the United States received on or after October 1, 2021, from leases entered into on or after October 1, 2000, for-- ``(I) the 181 Area; ``(II) the 181 South Area; and ``(III) the 2002-2007 planning area.''. (b) Disposition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- (1) In general.--Section 105(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``37.5''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``62.5''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``75'' and inserting ``80''; and (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``25'' and inserting ``20''. (2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. (c) Exemption of Certain Payments From Sequestration.-- (1) In general.--Section 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' the following: ``Payments to States pursuant to section 105(a)(2)(A) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-432; 43 U.S.C. 1331 note) (014- 5535-0-2-302).''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act

A bill to provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes.

Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy

R

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This bill sets forth provisions to increase the development of energy, including by (1) directing the Department of the Interior to conduct certain lease sales of federal lands and waters for the development of oil and gas, (2) authorizing the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, (3) limiting delays on federal oil and gas leases; and (4) increasing the amount of revenue generated from oil and gas leases that is shared with certain states and coastal communities.

SHORT TITLE. 2. SENSE OF THE SENATE RELATING TO LOWERING ENERGY PRICES FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES. ); and (5) revising section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. 3. OIL AND GAS LEASING. 181 et seq.). or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF KEYSTONE PIPELINE. Reg. (b) No Presidential Permit Required.--No Presidential permit (or similar permit) under any Executive order shall be required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of the pipeline facilities described in subsection (a). 5. FEDERAL SHARE OF CERTAIN OIL AND GAS PROJECTS. USE OF UNITED STATES WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES. 7. (a) In General.--The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall conduct a study on the international regime for regulating trading in energy commodity futures and derivatives. 6a(a)), or other unfair trading practices; (4) practices regarding the identification of commercial and noncommercial trading and the extent of market speculation; and (5) agreements and practices for facilitating international cooperation on market oversight, compliance, and enforcement. 8. REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing-- (1) the scope of commodity index trading in the futures markets; (2) whether classification of index traders and swap dealers in the futures markets can be improved for regulatory and reporting purposes; and (3) whether, based on a review of the trading practices for index traders in the futures markets-- (A) index trading activity is adversely impacting the price discovery process in the futures markets; and (B) different practices and controls should be required. 9. SEC. GULF OF MEXICO OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF REVENUES. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(II), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in clause (ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``fiscal year 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021''; and (B) in subclause (III), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) in the case of fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, all rentals, royalties, bonus bids, and other sums due and payable to the United States received on or after October 1, 2021, from leases entered into on or after October 1, 2000, for-- ``(I) the 181 Area; ``(II) the 181 South Area; and ``(III) the 2002-2007 planning area.''. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

SHORT TITLE. 2. SENSE OF THE SENATE RELATING TO LOWERING ENERGY PRICES FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES. ); and (5) revising section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. 3. OIL AND GAS LEASING. 181 et seq.). or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF KEYSTONE PIPELINE. Reg. (b) No Presidential Permit Required.--No Presidential permit (or similar permit) under any Executive order shall be required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of the pipeline facilities described in subsection (a). 5. FEDERAL SHARE OF CERTAIN OIL AND GAS PROJECTS. USE OF UNITED STATES WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES. 7. (a) In General.--The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall conduct a study on the international regime for regulating trading in energy commodity futures and derivatives. 6a(a)), or other unfair trading practices; (4) practices regarding the identification of commercial and noncommercial trading and the extent of market speculation; and (5) agreements and practices for facilitating international cooperation on market oversight, compliance, and enforcement. 8. REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing-- (1) the scope of commodity index trading in the futures markets; (2) whether classification of index traders and swap dealers in the futures markets can be improved for regulatory and reporting purposes; and (3) whether, based on a review of the trading practices for index traders in the futures markets-- (A) index trading activity is adversely impacting the price discovery process in the futures markets; and (B) different practices and controls should be required. 9. SEC. GULF OF MEXICO OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF REVENUES. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act''. 2. SENSE OF THE SENATE RELATING TO LOWERING ENERGY PRICES FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES. ); and (5) revising section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. 3. OIL AND GAS LEASING. 181 et seq.). (b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF KEYSTONE PIPELINE. Reg. 13101 (April 3, 2019)). (b) No Presidential Permit Required.--No Presidential permit (or similar permit) under any Executive order shall be required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of the pipeline facilities described in subsection (a). 5. FEDERAL SHARE OF CERTAIN OIL AND GAS PROJECTS. (b) Federal Share.--With respect to a covered project carried out jointly by a State and the Secretary of the Interior, the Federal share of the cost of the covered project shall be not less than 50 percent. 6. USE OF UNITED STATES WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES. 7. (a) In General.--The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall conduct a study on the international regime for regulating trading in energy commodity futures and derivatives. 6a(a)), or other unfair trading practices; (4) practices regarding the identification of commercial and noncommercial trading and the extent of market speculation; and (5) agreements and practices for facilitating international cooperation on market oversight, compliance, and enforcement. 8. REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing-- (1) the scope of commodity index trading in the futures markets; (2) whether classification of index traders and swap dealers in the futures markets can be improved for regulatory and reporting purposes; and (3) whether, based on a review of the trading practices for index traders in the futures markets-- (A) index trading activity is adversely impacting the price discovery process in the futures markets; and (B) different practices and controls should be required. 9. SEC. 10. GULF OF MEXICO OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF REVENUES. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(II), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in clause (ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``fiscal year 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021''; and (B) in subclause (III), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) in the case of fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, all rentals, royalties, bonus bids, and other sums due and payable to the United States received on or after October 1, 2021, from leases entered into on or after October 1, 2000, for-- ``(I) the 181 Area; ``(II) the 181 South Area; and ``(III) the 2002-2007 planning area.''. (2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act''. 2. SENSE OF THE SENATE RELATING TO LOWERING ENERGY PRICES FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES. It is the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should implement policies to lower energy prices for American families and to ensure the resiliency and energy independence of the United States by revising the regulatory agenda and legislative priorities of the Biden Administration that relate to domestic oil and gas development, such as by-- (1) supporting the development of additional oil and gas pipelines to the United States, such as the Keystone XL Pipeline; (2) following Federal law and the intent of Congress by imposing sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG and all individuals and entities involved in the planning, construction, or operation of the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline; (3) withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement; (4) complying with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. ); and (5) revising section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. 3. OIL AND GAS LEASING. 181 et seq.). (b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. or a related rulemaking process required by subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''), without Congressional approval. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF KEYSTONE PIPELINE. Reg. 13101 (April 3, 2019)). (b) No Presidential Permit Required.--No Presidential permit (or similar permit) under any Executive order shall be required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of the pipeline facilities described in subsection (a). 5. FEDERAL SHARE OF CERTAIN OIL AND GAS PROJECTS. (b) Federal Share.--With respect to a covered project carried out jointly by a State and the Secretary of the Interior, the Federal share of the cost of the covered project shall be not less than 50 percent. 6. USE OF UNITED STATES WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES. 7. (a) In General.--The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall conduct a study on the international regime for regulating trading in energy commodity futures and derivatives. 6a(a)), or other unfair trading practices; (4) practices regarding the identification of commercial and noncommercial trading and the extent of market speculation; and (5) agreements and practices for facilitating international cooperation on market oversight, compliance, and enforcement. 8. REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. 6g) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Index Traders and Swap Dealers.--The Commission shall-- ``(1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, issue a proposed rule regarding routine reporting requirements for index traders (as defined by the Commission) and swap dealers in energy and agricultural transactions (as defined by the Commission) within the jurisdiction of the Commission; ``(2) not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, issue a final rule regarding the reporting requirements described in paragraph (1); and ``(3) subject to section 8, disaggregate and make publicly available monthly information on the positions and value of index funds and other passive, long-only positions in the energy and agricultural futures markets (as defined by the Commission).''. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing-- (1) the scope of commodity index trading in the futures markets; (2) whether classification of index traders and swap dealers in the futures markets can be improved for regulatory and reporting purposes; and (3) whether, based on a review of the trading practices for index traders in the futures markets-- (A) index trading activity is adversely impacting the price discovery process in the futures markets; and (B) different practices and controls should be required. 9. HIRING OF EMPLOYEES FOR IMPROVED OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT. SEC. 10. GULF OF MEXICO OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF REVENUES. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (1) in clause (i)(II), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in clause (ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``fiscal year 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021''; and (B) in subclause (III), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) in the case of fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, all rentals, royalties, bonus bids, and other sums due and payable to the United States received on or after October 1, 2021, from leases entered into on or after October 1, 2000, for-- ``(I) the 181 Area; ``(II) the 181 South Area; and ``(III) the 2002-2007 planning area.''. (2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after ``Payments to Social Security Trust Funds (28-0404-0-1-651).'' (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. 7624 (February 1, 2021); relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) to allow oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and other offshore and onshore Federal areas. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior shall immediately resume oil and gas lease sales on Federal land in compliance with the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.). ( b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) (a) Definition of Covered Project.--In this section, the term ``covered project'' means a project to conduct oil and gas resource assessments on Federal land with significant oil and gas potential. ( When practicable, the Secretary of the Interior shall encourage the use of United States workers and equipment manufactured in the United States in all construction activities carried out by the Secretary relating to mineral resource development. 6a(a)), or other unfair trading practices; (4) practices regarding the identification of commercial and noncommercial trading and the extent of market speculation; and (5) agreements and practices for facilitating international cooperation on market oversight, compliance, and enforcement. ( a) In General.--Section 4g of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. HIRING OF EMPLOYEES FOR IMPROVED OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT. a) Definition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- Section 102(9)(A) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. b) Disposition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- (1) In general.--Section 105(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``37.5''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``62.5''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``75'' and inserting ``80''; and (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``25'' and inserting ``20''. ( 2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. OIL AND GAS LEASING. ( b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) (a) In General.--TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. may construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada in Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States as described in the Presidential Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. When practicable, the Secretary of the Interior shall encourage the use of United States workers and equipment manufactured in the United States in all construction activities carried out by the Secretary relating to mineral resource development. (c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that-- (1) describes the results of the study conducted under that subsection; and (2) provides recommendations to improve openness, transparency, and other necessary elements of a properly functioning market. REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. ( As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall hire not fewer than 50 additional full-time employees-- (1) to increase the public transparency of operations in energy futures markets; (2) to improve enforcement in those markets; and (3) to carry out such other duties as the Commission determines to be appropriate. 2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. OIL AND GAS LEASING. ( b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) (a) In General.--TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. may construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada in Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States as described in the Presidential Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. When practicable, the Secretary of the Interior shall encourage the use of United States workers and equipment manufactured in the United States in all construction activities carried out by the Secretary relating to mineral resource development. (c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that-- (1) describes the results of the study conducted under that subsection; and (2) provides recommendations to improve openness, transparency, and other necessary elements of a properly functioning market. REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. ( As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall hire not fewer than 50 additional full-time employees-- (1) to increase the public transparency of operations in energy futures markets; (2) to improve enforcement in those markets; and (3) to carry out such other duties as the Commission determines to be appropriate. 2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. 7624 (February 1, 2021); relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) to allow oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and other offshore and onshore Federal areas. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior shall immediately resume oil and gas lease sales on Federal land in compliance with the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.). ( b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) (a) Definition of Covered Project.--In this section, the term ``covered project'' means a project to conduct oil and gas resource assessments on Federal land with significant oil and gas potential. ( When practicable, the Secretary of the Interior shall encourage the use of United States workers and equipment manufactured in the United States in all construction activities carried out by the Secretary relating to mineral resource development. 6a(a)), or other unfair trading practices; (4) practices regarding the identification of commercial and noncommercial trading and the extent of market speculation; and (5) agreements and practices for facilitating international cooperation on market oversight, compliance, and enforcement. ( a) In General.--Section 4g of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. HIRING OF EMPLOYEES FOR IMPROVED OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT. a) Definition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- Section 102(9)(A) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. b) Disposition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- (1) In general.--Section 105(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``37.5''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``62.5''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``75'' and inserting ``80''; and (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``25'' and inserting ``20''. ( 2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. OIL AND GAS LEASING. ( b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) (a) In General.--TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. may construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada in Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States as described in the Presidential Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. When practicable, the Secretary of the Interior shall encourage the use of United States workers and equipment manufactured in the United States in all construction activities carried out by the Secretary relating to mineral resource development. (c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that-- (1) describes the results of the study conducted under that subsection; and (2) provides recommendations to improve openness, transparency, and other necessary elements of a properly functioning market. REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. ( As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall hire not fewer than 50 additional full-time employees-- (1) to increase the public transparency of operations in energy futures markets; (2) to improve enforcement in those markets; and (3) to carry out such other duties as the Commission determines to be appropriate. 2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. 7624 (February 1, 2021); relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) to allow oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and other offshore and onshore Federal areas. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior shall immediately resume oil and gas lease sales on Federal land in compliance with the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.). ( b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) (a) Definition of Covered Project.--In this section, the term ``covered project'' means a project to conduct oil and gas resource assessments on Federal land with significant oil and gas potential. ( When practicable, the Secretary of the Interior shall encourage the use of United States workers and equipment manufactured in the United States in all construction activities carried out by the Secretary relating to mineral resource development. 6a(a)), or other unfair trading practices; (4) practices regarding the identification of commercial and noncommercial trading and the extent of market speculation; and (5) agreements and practices for facilitating international cooperation on market oversight, compliance, and enforcement. ( a) In General.--Section 4g of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. HIRING OF EMPLOYEES FOR IMPROVED OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT. a) Definition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- Section 102(9)(A) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. b) Disposition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- (1) In general.--Section 105(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``37.5''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``62.5''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``75'' and inserting ``80''; and (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``25'' and inserting ``20''. ( 2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. OIL AND GAS LEASING. ( b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) (a) In General.--TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. may construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada in Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States as described in the Presidential Permit of March 29, 2019 (84 Fed. When practicable, the Secretary of the Interior shall encourage the use of United States workers and equipment manufactured in the United States in all construction activities carried out by the Secretary relating to mineral resource development. (c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that-- (1) describes the results of the study conducted under that subsection; and (2) provides recommendations to improve openness, transparency, and other necessary elements of a properly functioning market. REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. ( As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall hire not fewer than 50 additional full-time employees-- (1) to increase the public transparency of operations in energy futures markets; (2) to improve enforcement in those markets; and (3) to carry out such other duties as the Commission determines to be appropriate. 2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. 7624 (February 1, 2021); relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) to allow oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and other offshore and onshore Federal areas. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior shall immediately resume oil and gas lease sales on Federal land in compliance with the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.). ( b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) (a) Definition of Covered Project.--In this section, the term ``covered project'' means a project to conduct oil and gas resource assessments on Federal land with significant oil and gas potential. ( When practicable, the Secretary of the Interior shall encourage the use of United States workers and equipment manufactured in the United States in all construction activities carried out by the Secretary relating to mineral resource development. 6a(a)), or other unfair trading practices; (4) practices regarding the identification of commercial and noncommercial trading and the extent of market speculation; and (5) agreements and practices for facilitating international cooperation on market oversight, compliance, and enforcement. ( a) In General.--Section 4g of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. HIRING OF EMPLOYEES FOR IMPROVED OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT. a) Definition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- Section 102(9)(A) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. b) Disposition of Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues.-- (1) In general.--Section 105(a) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``37.5''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``50'' and inserting ``62.5''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``75'' and inserting ``80''; and (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``25'' and inserting ``20''. ( 2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. c) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that-- (1) describes the results of the study conducted under that subsection; and (2) provides recommendations to improve openness, transparency, and other necessary elements of a properly functioning market. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

To provide solutions to the United States energy crisis, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition.--The President shall not, through Executive order or any other administrative procedure, pause, cancel, delay, defer, or otherwise impede or circumvent the Federal energy mineral leasing processes under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) ( 2) Limitations on amount of distributed qualified outer continental shelf revenues.--Section 105(f) of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109-432) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (C); and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``2055'' and inserting ``2021''. ( 2) Applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.)

H.R.3752

Commerce

Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act This bill requires studies and reports about the effects of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with respect to tourism and consumer product safety. Specifically, the Consumer Product Safety Commission must report, and make available to the public, information about injuries and deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The report must be submitted every three months for the duration of the emergency. Additionally, the Department of Commerce, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders, must study and report about the effects of the pandemic on the travel and tourism industry. Commerce must consider metrics including changes in employment rate, sales, and business revenue, and it must provide the opportunity for public comment. An interim study and report must be submitted not later than three months after the enactment of this bill.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in 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; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY Sec. 101. Short title. Sec. 102. Study and report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. TITLE II--PROTECTING TOURISM IN THE UNITED STATES Sec. 201. Short title. Sec. 202. Study and report on effects of COVID-19 pandemic on travel and tourism industry in United States. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act''. SEC. 102. STUDY AND REPORT ON THE EFFECT OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ON INJURIES AND DEATHS FROM CONSUMER PRODUCTS. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. (4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. (6) An identification of emerging consumer products that are posing new risks to consumers. (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. TITLE II--PROTECTING TOURISM IN THE UNITED STATES SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ``Protecting Tourism in the United States Act''. SEC. 202. STUDY AND REPORT ON EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IN UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the head of any other Federal agency the Secretary considers appropriate, shall complete a study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, including various segments of the travel and tourism industry, such as domestic, international, leisure, business, conventions, meetings, and events. (b) Matters for Consideration.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a) and the interim study required by subsection (e)(1), the Secretary shall consider-- (1) changes in employment rates in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (2) changes in revenues of businesses in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (3) changes in employment and sales in industries related to the travel and tourism industry, and changes in contributions of the travel and tourism industry to such related industries, during the pandemic period; (4) the effects attributable to the changes described in paragraphs (1) through (3) in the travel and tourism industry and such related industries on the overall economy of the United States during the pandemic period and the projected effects of such changes on the overall economy of the United States following the pandemic period; and (5) any additional matters the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which the study required by subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the head of any other Federal agency the Secretary considers appropriate, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a report that contains-- (1) the results of such study; and (2) policy recommendations for promoting and assisting the travel and tourism industry. (e) Interim Study and Report.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, after consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, shall-- (1) complete an interim study, which shall be based on data available at the time when the study is conducted and provide a framework for the study required by subsection (a), on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (as of such time) on the travel and tourism industry, including various segments of the travel and tourism industry, such as domestic, international, leisure, business, conventions, meetings, and events; and (2) submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, an interim report that contains the results of the interim study required by paragraph (1). (f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID–19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States.

Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act COVID-19 Home Safety Act Protecting Tourism in the United States Act COVID–19 Home Safety Act Protecting Tourism in the United States Act Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act COVID–19 Home Safety Act Protecting Tourism in the United States Act

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony

D

CA

This bill requires studies and reports about the effects of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with respect to tourism and consumer product safety. Specifically, the Consumer Product Safety Commission must report, and make available to the public, information about injuries and deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The report must be submitted every three months for the duration of the emergency. Additionally, the Department of Commerce, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders, must study and report about the effects of the pandemic on the travel and tourism industry. Commerce must consider metrics including changes in employment rate, sales, and business revenue, and it must provide the opportunity for public comment. An interim study and report must be submitted not later than three months after the enactment of this bill.

(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE II--PROTECTING TOURISM IN THE UNITED STATES Sec. Short title. Sec. Study and report on effects of COVID-19 pandemic on travel and tourism industry in United States. 101. This title may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act''. 102. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. 201. 202. (b) Matters for Consideration.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a) and the interim study required by subsection (e)(1), the Secretary shall consider-- (1) changes in employment rates in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (2) changes in revenues of businesses in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (3) changes in employment and sales in industries related to the travel and tourism industry, and changes in contributions of the travel and tourism industry to such related industries, during the pandemic period; (4) the effects attributable to the changes described in paragraphs (1) through (3) in the travel and tourism industry and such related industries on the overall economy of the United States during the pandemic period and the projected effects of such changes on the overall economy of the United States following the pandemic period; and (5) any additional matters the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which the study required by subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the head of any other Federal agency the Secretary considers appropriate, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a report that contains-- (1) the results of such study; and (2) policy recommendations for promoting and assisting the travel and tourism industry. (f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. Study and report on effects of COVID-19 pandemic on travel and tourism industry in United States. 101. This title may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act''. 102. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. 201. 202. (c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which the study required by subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the head of any other Federal agency the Secretary considers appropriate, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a report that contains-- (1) the results of such study; and (2) policy recommendations for promoting and assisting the travel and tourism industry. (f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.

(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE II--PROTECTING TOURISM IN THE UNITED STATES Sec. Short title. Sec. Study and report on effects of COVID-19 pandemic on travel and tourism industry in United States. 101. This title may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act''. 102. (b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. (4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. (6) An identification of emerging consumer products that are posing new risks to consumers. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. 201. 202. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the head of any other Federal agency the Secretary considers appropriate, shall complete a study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, including various segments of the travel and tourism industry, such as domestic, international, leisure, business, conventions, meetings, and events. (b) Matters for Consideration.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a) and the interim study required by subsection (e)(1), the Secretary shall consider-- (1) changes in employment rates in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (2) changes in revenues of businesses in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (3) changes in employment and sales in industries related to the travel and tourism industry, and changes in contributions of the travel and tourism industry to such related industries, during the pandemic period; (4) the effects attributable to the changes described in paragraphs (1) through (3) in the travel and tourism industry and such related industries on the overall economy of the United States during the pandemic period and the projected effects of such changes on the overall economy of the United States following the pandemic period; and (5) any additional matters the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which the study required by subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the head of any other Federal agency the Secretary considers appropriate, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a report that contains-- (1) the results of such study; and (2) policy recommendations for promoting and assisting the travel and tourism industry. (f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE II--PROTECTING TOURISM IN THE UNITED STATES Sec. Short title. Sec. Study and report on effects of COVID-19 pandemic on travel and tourism industry in United States. 101. This title may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act''. 102. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. (4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. (6) An identification of emerging consumer products that are posing new risks to consumers. (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. 201. 202. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the head of any other Federal agency the Secretary considers appropriate, shall complete a study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, including various segments of the travel and tourism industry, such as domestic, international, leisure, business, conventions, meetings, and events. (b) Matters for Consideration.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a) and the interim study required by subsection (e)(1), the Secretary shall consider-- (1) changes in employment rates in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (2) changes in revenues of businesses in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (3) changes in employment and sales in industries related to the travel and tourism industry, and changes in contributions of the travel and tourism industry to such related industries, during the pandemic period; (4) the effects attributable to the changes described in paragraphs (1) through (3) in the travel and tourism industry and such related industries on the overall economy of the United States during the pandemic period and the projected effects of such changes on the overall economy of the United States following the pandemic period; and (5) any additional matters the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which the study required by subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the head of any other Federal agency the Secretary considers appropriate, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a report that contains-- (1) the results of such study; and (2) policy recommendations for promoting and assisting the travel and tourism industry. (f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY Sec. Study and report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. ( (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. ( c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY Sec. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. ( c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. ( f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY Sec. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. ( c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. ( f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY Sec. Study and report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. ( (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. ( c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY Sec. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. ( c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. ( f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY Sec. Study and report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. ( (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. ( c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY Sec. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. ( c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. ( f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. TITLE I--COVID-19 HOME SAFETY Sec. Study and report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. ( (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. ( c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. c) Consultation and Public Comment.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) consult with representatives of-- (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector; (F) destination marketing organizations; (G) State tourism offices; and (H) the passenger air, railroad, and rental car sectors; and (2) provide an opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to conducting the study. f) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``pandemic period'' has the meaning given the term ``emergency period'' in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products and to direct the Secretary of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( ( (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. ( c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)), excluding any portion of such period after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce; and (3) the term ``travel and tourism industry'' means the travel and tourism industry in the United States. Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021.

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Government Operations and Politics

Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act This bill disqualifies individuals with delinquent tax debt from federal employment and requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to regularly publish a report on the tax liabilities of federal employees. Specifically, the bill disqualifies both applicants and current employees with seriously delinquent tax debt from federal employment. The bill defines seriously delinquent tax debt as a federal tax liability that has been assessed by the Department of the Treasury and that may be collected via levy or court proceeding, with specified exceptions. Agencies must provide for appropriate review of public records to determine if there are any liens against applicants or current employees, and may take certain personnel actions against employees who willfully fail to file taxes or understate their liability. The bill also directs the IRS to submit to specified congressional committees and make public online an annual report on current and retired federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. (The IRS currently investigates and reports on similar information through its Federal Employee/Retiree Delinquency Initiative, or FERDI).

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act''. SEC. 2. ANNUAL REPORT ON FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES WITH DELINQUENT TAX DEBT. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the relevant committees and make a public on the internet an annual report on current and retired Federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. (b) Matters Included.--The report under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) the population of individuals who are civilian employees, retired civilian employees, active duty military employees, military reserve or national guard employees, and retired military employees; (2) the number of individuals in each category listed in paragraph (1) who have delinquent tax debt (excluding those individuals who have an installment agreement) or an unfiled tax return; (3) the aggregate balance owed and the delinquency rate for each such category; and (4) the information described in paragraphs (2) and (3) broken down by Federal agency. (c) Relevant Committees.--For purposes of this section, the term ``relevant committees'' means the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. (a) In General.--Chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``Sec. 7381. Definitions ``For purposes of this subchapter-- ``(1) the term `agency' means-- ``(A) an Executive agency; ``(B) the United States Postal Service; ``(C) the Postal Regulatory Commission; and ``(D) an employing authority in the legislative branch; ``(2) the term `employee' means an employee in or under an agency, including an individual described in section 2104(b) or 2105(e); and ``(3) the term `seriously delinquent tax debt'-- ``(A) means a Federal tax liability that has been assessed by the Secretary of the Treasury under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and may be collected by the Secretary by levy or by a proceeding in court; and ``(B) does not include-- ``(i) a debt that is being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement under section 6159 or section 7122 of such Code; ``(ii) a debt with respect to which a collection due process hearing under section 6330 of such Code, or relief under subsection (a), (b), or (f) of section 6015 of such Code, is requested or pending; ``(iii) a debt with respect to which a continuous levy has been issued under section 6331 of such Code (or, in the case of an applicant for employment, a debt with respect to which the applicant agrees to be subject to such a levy); and ``(iv) a debt with respect to which such a levy is released under section 6343(a)(1)(D) of such Code. ``Sec. 7382. Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(c) Regulations.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shall, for purposes of carrying out this section with respect to the executive branch, promulgate any regulations that the Office considers necessary. ``(2) Content.--The regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall provide for the following: ``(A) All applicable due process rights afforded by chapter 75 and any other provision of law shall apply with respect to a determination under this section that an applicant is ineligible to be appointed as an employee or that an employee is ineligible to continue serving as an employee. ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). ``(C) An employee may continue to serve, in a situation involving financial hardship, if the continued service of the employee is in the best interests of the United States, as determined on a case-by-case basis and certified as such by the head of the employing agency. ``(d) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report regarding, for the year covered by the report, the number of exemptions requested and the number of exemptions granted under subsection (c)(2)(C). ``Sec. 7383. Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. ``(b) Additional Requests.--If a notice of lien is discovered under subsection (a) with respect to an employee or applicant for employment, the applicable agency may-- ``(1) request that the employee or applicant execute and submit a form authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose to the head of the agency information limited to describing whether-- ``(A) the employee or applicant has a seriously delinquent tax debt; or ``(B) there is a final administrative or judicial determination that such employee or applicant committed any act described in section 7385(b); and ``(2) request that the Secretary of the Treasury disclose any information so authorized to be disclosed. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). ``Sec. 7384. Confidentiality ``Neither the head nor any other employee of an agency may-- ``(1) use any information furnished under this subchapter for any purpose other than the administration of this subchapter; ``(2) make any publication through which the information furnished by or with respect to any particular individual under this subchapter can be identified; or ``(3) permit anyone who is not an employee of that agency to examine or otherwise have access to any such information. ``Sec. 7385. Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). ``(2) Personnel actions.--In paragraph (1), the term `personnel action'-- ``(A) includes separation; and ``(B) does not include administrative leave or any other type of paid leave without duty or charge to leave. ``(b) Acts.--The acts described in this subsection are-- ``(1) willful failure to file any return of tax required under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, unless such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect; or ``(2) willful understatement of Federal tax liability, unless such understatement is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. ``(c) Procedure.--Under regulations prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, an employee subject to a personnel action under this section shall be entitled to the procedures provided under section 7513 or 7543, as applicable.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381. Definitions. ``7382. Ineligibility for employment. ``7383. Review of public records. ``7384. Confidentiality. ``7385. Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file.''. (c) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act

A bill to require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt.

Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act

Sen. Braun, Mike

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This bill disqualifies individuals with delinquent tax debt from federal employment and requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to regularly publish a report on the tax liabilities of federal employees. Specifically, the bill disqualifies both applicants and current employees with seriously delinquent tax debt from federal employment. The bill defines seriously delinquent tax debt as a federal tax liability that has been assessed by the Department of the Treasury and that may be collected via levy or court proceeding, with specified exceptions. Agencies must provide for appropriate review of public records to determine if there are any liens against applicants or current employees, and may take certain personnel actions against employees who willfully fail to file taxes or understate their liability. The bill also directs the IRS to submit to specified congressional committees and make public online an annual report on current and retired federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. (The IRS currently investigates and reports on similar information through its Federal Employee/Retiree Delinquency Initiative, or FERDI).

2. ANNUAL REPORT ON FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES WITH DELINQUENT TAX DEBT. (c) Relevant Committees.--For purposes of this section, the term ``relevant committees'' means the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. (a) In General.--Chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``Sec. 7381. 7382. ``(c) Regulations.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shall, for purposes of carrying out this section with respect to the executive branch, promulgate any regulations that the Office considers necessary. ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). ``(b) Additional Requests.--If a notice of lien is discovered under subsection (a) with respect to an employee or applicant for employment, the applicable agency may-- ``(1) request that the employee or applicant execute and submit a form authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose to the head of the agency information limited to describing whether-- ``(A) the employee or applicant has a seriously delinquent tax debt; or ``(B) there is a final administrative or judicial determination that such employee or applicant committed any act described in section 7385(b); and ``(2) request that the Secretary of the Treasury disclose any information so authorized to be disclosed. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). 7384. 7385. ``(2) Personnel actions.--In paragraph (1), the term `personnel action'-- ``(A) includes separation; and ``(B) does not include administrative leave or any other type of paid leave without duty or charge to leave. ``(b) Acts.--The acts described in this subsection are-- ``(1) willful failure to file any return of tax required under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, unless such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect; or ``(2) willful understatement of Federal tax liability, unless such understatement is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. Definitions. Ineligibility for employment. ``7383. Review of public records. Confidentiality. (c) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

2. ANNUAL REPORT ON FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES WITH DELINQUENT TAX DEBT. (c) Relevant Committees.--For purposes of this section, the term ``relevant committees'' means the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. (a) In General.--Chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``Sec. 7381. 7382. ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). 7384. 7385. ``(2) Personnel actions.--In paragraph (1), the term `personnel action'-- ``(A) includes separation; and ``(B) does not include administrative leave or any other type of paid leave without duty or charge to leave. ``(b) Acts.--The acts described in this subsection are-- ``(1) willful failure to file any return of tax required under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, unless such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect; or ``(2) willful understatement of Federal tax liability, unless such understatement is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. Definitions. Ineligibility for employment. ``7383. Review of public records. Confidentiality.

SHORT TITLE. 2. ANNUAL REPORT ON FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES WITH DELINQUENT TAX DEBT. (b) Matters Included.--The report under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) the population of individuals who are civilian employees, retired civilian employees, active duty military employees, military reserve or national guard employees, and retired military employees; (2) the number of individuals in each category listed in paragraph (1) who have delinquent tax debt (excluding those individuals who have an installment agreement) or an unfiled tax return; (3) the aggregate balance owed and the delinquency rate for each such category; and (4) the information described in paragraphs (2) and (3) broken down by Federal agency. (c) Relevant Committees.--For purposes of this section, the term ``relevant committees'' means the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. (a) In General.--Chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``Sec. 7381. 7382. ``(c) Regulations.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shall, for purposes of carrying out this section with respect to the executive branch, promulgate any regulations that the Office considers necessary. ``(2) Content.--The regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall provide for the following: ``(A) All applicable due process rights afforded by chapter 75 and any other provision of law shall apply with respect to a determination under this section that an applicant is ineligible to be appointed as an employee or that an employee is ineligible to continue serving as an employee. ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). ``(C) An employee may continue to serve, in a situation involving financial hardship, if the continued service of the employee is in the best interests of the United States, as determined on a case-by-case basis and certified as such by the head of the employing agency. ``(b) Additional Requests.--If a notice of lien is discovered under subsection (a) with respect to an employee or applicant for employment, the applicable agency may-- ``(1) request that the employee or applicant execute and submit a form authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose to the head of the agency information limited to describing whether-- ``(A) the employee or applicant has a seriously delinquent tax debt; or ``(B) there is a final administrative or judicial determination that such employee or applicant committed any act described in section 7385(b); and ``(2) request that the Secretary of the Treasury disclose any information so authorized to be disclosed. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). 7384. 7385. ``(2) Personnel actions.--In paragraph (1), the term `personnel action'-- ``(A) includes separation; and ``(B) does not include administrative leave or any other type of paid leave without duty or charge to leave. ``(b) Acts.--The acts described in this subsection are-- ``(1) willful failure to file any return of tax required under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, unless such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect; or ``(2) willful understatement of Federal tax liability, unless such understatement is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. Definitions. Ineligibility for employment. ``7383. Review of public records. Confidentiality. Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file.''. (c) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

SHORT TITLE. 2. ANNUAL REPORT ON FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES WITH DELINQUENT TAX DEBT. (b) Matters Included.--The report under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) the population of individuals who are civilian employees, retired civilian employees, active duty military employees, military reserve or national guard employees, and retired military employees; (2) the number of individuals in each category listed in paragraph (1) who have delinquent tax debt (excluding those individuals who have an installment agreement) or an unfiled tax return; (3) the aggregate balance owed and the delinquency rate for each such category; and (4) the information described in paragraphs (2) and (3) broken down by Federal agency. (c) Relevant Committees.--For purposes of this section, the term ``relevant committees'' means the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. (a) In General.--Chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``Sec. 7381. 7382. ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(c) Regulations.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shall, for purposes of carrying out this section with respect to the executive branch, promulgate any regulations that the Office considers necessary. ``(2) Content.--The regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall provide for the following: ``(A) All applicable due process rights afforded by chapter 75 and any other provision of law shall apply with respect to a determination under this section that an applicant is ineligible to be appointed as an employee or that an employee is ineligible to continue serving as an employee. ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). ``(C) An employee may continue to serve, in a situation involving financial hardship, if the continued service of the employee is in the best interests of the United States, as determined on a case-by-case basis and certified as such by the head of the employing agency. ``(d) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report regarding, for the year covered by the report, the number of exemptions requested and the number of exemptions granted under subsection (c)(2)(C). ``(b) Additional Requests.--If a notice of lien is discovered under subsection (a) with respect to an employee or applicant for employment, the applicable agency may-- ``(1) request that the employee or applicant execute and submit a form authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to disclose to the head of the agency information limited to describing whether-- ``(A) the employee or applicant has a seriously delinquent tax debt; or ``(B) there is a final administrative or judicial determination that such employee or applicant committed any act described in section 7385(b); and ``(2) request that the Secretary of the Treasury disclose any information so authorized to be disclosed. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). 7384. Confidentiality ``Neither the head nor any other employee of an agency may-- ``(1) use any information furnished under this subchapter for any purpose other than the administration of this subchapter; ``(2) make any publication through which the information furnished by or with respect to any particular individual under this subchapter can be identified; or ``(3) permit anyone who is not an employee of that agency to examine or otherwise have access to any such information. 7385. ``(2) Personnel actions.--In paragraph (1), the term `personnel action'-- ``(A) includes separation; and ``(B) does not include administrative leave or any other type of paid leave without duty or charge to leave. ``(b) Acts.--The acts described in this subsection are-- ``(1) willful failure to file any return of tax required under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, unless such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect; or ``(2) willful understatement of Federal tax liability, unless such understatement is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. Definitions. Ineligibility for employment. ``7383. Review of public records. Confidentiality. Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file.''. (c) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the relevant committees and make a public on the internet an annual report on current and retired Federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. ( (c) Relevant Committees.--For purposes of this section, the term ``relevant committees'' means the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. ( Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). Confidentiality ``Neither the head nor any other employee of an agency may-- ``(1) use any information furnished under this subchapter for any purpose other than the administration of this subchapter; ``(2) make any publication through which the information furnished by or with respect to any particular individual under this subchapter can be identified; or ``(3) permit anyone who is not an employee of that agency to examine or otherwise have access to any such information. Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381. (c) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the relevant committees and make a public on the internet an annual report on current and retired Federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. ( Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(c) Regulations.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shall, for purposes of carrying out this section with respect to the executive branch, promulgate any regulations that the Office considers necessary. Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). ``(c) Procedure.--Under regulations prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, an employee subject to a personnel action under this section shall be entitled to the procedures provided under section 7513 or 7543, as applicable.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381.

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the relevant committees and make a public on the internet an annual report on current and retired Federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. ( Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(c) Regulations.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shall, for purposes of carrying out this section with respect to the executive branch, promulgate any regulations that the Office considers necessary. Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). ``(c) Procedure.--Under regulations prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, an employee subject to a personnel action under this section shall be entitled to the procedures provided under section 7513 or 7543, as applicable.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381.

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the relevant committees and make a public on the internet an annual report on current and retired Federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. ( (c) Relevant Committees.--For purposes of this section, the term ``relevant committees'' means the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. ( Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). Confidentiality ``Neither the head nor any other employee of an agency may-- ``(1) use any information furnished under this subchapter for any purpose other than the administration of this subchapter; ``(2) make any publication through which the information furnished by or with respect to any particular individual under this subchapter can be identified; or ``(3) permit anyone who is not an employee of that agency to examine or otherwise have access to any such information. Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381. (c) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the relevant committees and make a public on the internet an annual report on current and retired Federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. ( Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(c) Regulations.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shall, for purposes of carrying out this section with respect to the executive branch, promulgate any regulations that the Office considers necessary. Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). ``(c) Procedure.--Under regulations prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, an employee subject to a personnel action under this section shall be entitled to the procedures provided under section 7513 or 7543, as applicable.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381.

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the relevant committees and make a public on the internet an annual report on current and retired Federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. ( (c) Relevant Committees.--For purposes of this section, the term ``relevant committees'' means the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. ( Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). Confidentiality ``Neither the head nor any other employee of an agency may-- ``(1) use any information furnished under this subchapter for any purpose other than the administration of this subchapter; ``(2) make any publication through which the information furnished by or with respect to any particular individual under this subchapter can be identified; or ``(3) permit anyone who is not an employee of that agency to examine or otherwise have access to any such information. Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381. (c) Effective Date.--This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the relevant committees and make a public on the internet an annual report on current and retired Federal civilian and military employees who have delinquent tax debt or an unfiled tax return for the most recent fiscal year. ( Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(c) Regulations.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shall, for purposes of carrying out this section with respect to the executive branch, promulgate any regulations that the Office considers necessary. Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. ``(c) Authorization Form.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to all agencies a standard form for the authorization described in subsection (b)(1). Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). ``(c) Procedure.--Under regulations prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, an employee subject to a personnel action under this section shall be entitled to the procedures provided under section 7513 or 7543, as applicable.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381.

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381. (

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. ``(b) Disclosure Requirement.--The head of each agency shall take appropriate measures to ensure that each individual applying for employment with that agency is required to submit (as part of the application for employment) a certification that the individual does not have any seriously delinquent tax debt. ``(c) Procedure.--Under regulations prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, an employee subject to a personnel action under this section shall be entitled to the procedures provided under section 7513 or 7543, as applicable.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381.

To require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt. Ineligibility for employment ``(a) In General.--Subject to subsection (c), an individual is ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as an employee if that individual-- ``(1) has a seriously delinquent tax debt; ``(2) does not submit the certification required under subsection (b); or ``(3) does not submit an authorization form requested under section 7383(b)(1). ``(B) Before any such determination is given effect with respect to an individual, the individual shall be afforded 180 days to demonstrate that the debt of the individual is a debt described in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 7381(3)(B). Review of public records ``(a) In General.--Each agency shall provide for such reviews of public records as the head of the agency considers appropriate to determine if a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to an employee of, or an applicant for employment with, that agency. Adverse actions for employees who understate taxes or fail to file ``(a) In General.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to subsection (c), the head of an agency may take any personnel action against an employee of that agency if there is a final administrative or judicial determination that the employee committed any act described in subsection (b). b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SUBCHAPTER VIII--INELIGIBILITY OF NONCOMPLIANT TAXPAYERS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ``7381. (

H.R.3981

Social Welfare

Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021 This bill permits the Administration on Aging to award competitive grants to certain nonprofit organizations or partnerships to establish or maintain statewide senior legal hotlines to provide free services to older individuals.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STATEWIDE SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINES. Subtitle B of title VII of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3058aa et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 753. STATEWIDE SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINES. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(B) Partnership.--A partnership described in this subparagraph is a partnership between-- ``(i) multiple nonprofit organizations; or ``(ii) one or more nonprofit organizations with one or more State or local governments. ``(2) Senior legal hotline.--The term `senior legal hotline' means a program or partnership of programs that-- ``(A) provides legal services, such as counseling, advice, advocacy, information, referrals, and other services, as appropriate, to older individuals on a broad range of civil legal issues; ``(B) provides such services by telephone (and may provide such services by additional forms of communication), regardless of whether such services are provided 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; ``(C) provides such services at no cost to the older individuals receiving such services; ``(D) serves older individuals with the greatest social need and greatest economic need as a target population for such services; and ``(E) develops partnerships with other programs and legal assistance providers to ensure that older individuals who need more extensive services, including representation, have access to such services. ``(3) Statewide senior legal hotline.--The term `Statewide senior legal hotline' means a senior legal hotline that serves older individuals throughout a State. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(c) Application Process.-- ``(1) In general.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Assistant Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may reasonably require, including the contents described in paragraph (2). ``(2) Contents.--An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum, each of the following: ``(A) An identification of the State to be served by the Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(B) A plan indicating how the eligible entity will satisfy each requirement under subsection (d) with respect to establishing or operating a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(C) An assurance that the eligible entity will be able to provide, from non-Federal funds, an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the estimated amount awarded through the grant under this section. An eligible entity may use in-kind contributions to meet the matching requirement under this subparagraph. ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(3) Selection.--The Assistant Secretary shall, in selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under this section-- ``(A) consider-- ``(i) the extent to which the application submitted by the eligible entity under paragraph (2) meets the requirements of such paragraph; and ``(ii) the demonstrated capacity of the eligible entity to administer a Statewide senior legal hotline, including the experience and history of the eligible entity in delivering high-quality advice, assistance, and other legal services, to older individuals through low-cost and innovative methods; and ``(B) ensure that no 2 eligible entities receiving a grant under this section for a fiscal year are planning to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline that serves the same State for such fiscal year. ``(d) Requirements.--Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall, in establishing or operating a Statewide senior legal hotline supported by such grant-- ``(1) provide for a sufficient number of appropriately trained attorneys, paralegals, other staff members, and volunteers to ensure effective delivery of the services described in subsection (a)(2)(A); ``(2) collaborate with the appropriate State unit on aging, including any legal assistance developer, and free or low-cost legal service providers throughout the State, including those who provide free legal assistance to older individuals, to maximize coordination and cost-effective delivery of legal assistance to older individuals; ``(3) strive to maximize coordination in the delivery of legal assistance to older individuals in the State, including legal assistance funded by the Legal Services Corporation under the Legal Services Corporation Act (42 U.S.C. 2996 et seq.), legal assistance supported by a grant under part B of title III of this Act, legal assistance provided by a law school clinic, and any other legal assistance provided at no cost to the persons receiving the assistance; ``(4) build effective communication within the aging network operating in the State to provide coordinated assistance and referrals as appropriate; ``(5) establish mechanisms to make referrals for representation and other assistance beyond the scope of the hotline to-- ``(A) other divisions or projects of the same legal aid agency of which the hotline is a division or project; ``(B) other legal aid agencies; ``(C) private attorneys, including those providing pro bono legal services; ``(D) providers included in the aging network operating in the State; ``(E) advocacy and assistance programs for older individuals; or ``(F) any other individuals or entities, as appropriate; and ``(6) conduct outreach through the aging network operating in the State, and by other means, to inform older individuals about the availability of the services provided by the hotline, specifically targeting older individuals with the greatest economic need and greatest social need. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. <all>

Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes.

Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021

Rep. Cartwright, Matt

D

PA

This bill permits the Administration on Aging to award competitive grants to certain nonprofit organizations or partnerships to establish or maintain statewide senior legal hotlines to provide free services to older individuals.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. 3058aa et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 753. STATEWIDE SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINES. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(2) Senior legal hotline.--The term `senior legal hotline' means a program or partnership of programs that-- ``(A) provides legal services, such as counseling, advice, advocacy, information, referrals, and other services, as appropriate, to older individuals on a broad range of civil legal issues; ``(B) provides such services by telephone (and may provide such services by additional forms of communication), regardless of whether such services are provided 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; ``(C) provides such services at no cost to the older individuals receiving such services; ``(D) serves older individuals with the greatest social need and greatest economic need as a target population for such services; and ``(E) develops partnerships with other programs and legal assistance providers to ensure that older individuals who need more extensive services, including representation, have access to such services. ``(c) Application Process.-- ``(1) In general.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Assistant Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may reasonably require, including the contents described in paragraph (2). ``(C) An assurance that the eligible entity will be able to provide, from non-Federal funds, an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the estimated amount awarded through the grant under this section. An eligible entity may use in-kind contributions to meet the matching requirement under this subparagraph. ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. 3058aa et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 753. STATEWIDE SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINES. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(2) Senior legal hotline.--The term `senior legal hotline' means a program or partnership of programs that-- ``(A) provides legal services, such as counseling, advice, advocacy, information, referrals, and other services, as appropriate, to older individuals on a broad range of civil legal issues; ``(B) provides such services by telephone (and may provide such services by additional forms of communication), regardless of whether such services are provided 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; ``(C) provides such services at no cost to the older individuals receiving such services; ``(D) serves older individuals with the greatest social need and greatest economic need as a target population for such services; and ``(E) develops partnerships with other programs and legal assistance providers to ensure that older individuals who need more extensive services, including representation, have access to such services. ``(c) Application Process.-- ``(1) In general.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Assistant Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may reasonably require, including the contents described in paragraph (2). An eligible entity may use in-kind contributions to meet the matching requirement under this subparagraph. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. Subtitle B of title VII of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3058aa et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 753. STATEWIDE SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINES. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(2) Senior legal hotline.--The term `senior legal hotline' means a program or partnership of programs that-- ``(A) provides legal services, such as counseling, advice, advocacy, information, referrals, and other services, as appropriate, to older individuals on a broad range of civil legal issues; ``(B) provides such services by telephone (and may provide such services by additional forms of communication), regardless of whether such services are provided 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; ``(C) provides such services at no cost to the older individuals receiving such services; ``(D) serves older individuals with the greatest social need and greatest economic need as a target population for such services; and ``(E) develops partnerships with other programs and legal assistance providers to ensure that older individuals who need more extensive services, including representation, have access to such services. ``(c) Application Process.-- ``(1) In general.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Assistant Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may reasonably require, including the contents described in paragraph (2). ``(C) An assurance that the eligible entity will be able to provide, from non-Federal funds, an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the estimated amount awarded through the grant under this section. An eligible entity may use in-kind contributions to meet the matching requirement under this subparagraph. ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ), legal assistance supported by a grant under part B of title III of this Act, legal assistance provided by a law school clinic, and any other legal assistance provided at no cost to the persons receiving the assistance; ``(4) build effective communication within the aging network operating in the State to provide coordinated assistance and referrals as appropriate; ``(5) establish mechanisms to make referrals for representation and other assistance beyond the scope of the hotline to-- ``(A) other divisions or projects of the same legal aid agency of which the hotline is a division or project; ``(B) other legal aid agencies; ``(C) private attorneys, including those providing pro bono legal services; ``(D) providers included in the aging network operating in the State; ``(E) advocacy and assistance programs for older individuals; or ``(F) any other individuals or entities, as appropriate; and ``(6) conduct outreach through the aging network operating in the State, and by other means, to inform older individuals about the availability of the services provided by the hotline, specifically targeting older individuals with the greatest economic need and greatest social need. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. Subtitle B of title VII of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3058aa et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 753. STATEWIDE SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINES. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(B) Partnership.--A partnership described in this subparagraph is a partnership between-- ``(i) multiple nonprofit organizations; or ``(ii) one or more nonprofit organizations with one or more State or local governments. ``(2) Senior legal hotline.--The term `senior legal hotline' means a program or partnership of programs that-- ``(A) provides legal services, such as counseling, advice, advocacy, information, referrals, and other services, as appropriate, to older individuals on a broad range of civil legal issues; ``(B) provides such services by telephone (and may provide such services by additional forms of communication), regardless of whether such services are provided 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; ``(C) provides such services at no cost to the older individuals receiving such services; ``(D) serves older individuals with the greatest social need and greatest economic need as a target population for such services; and ``(E) develops partnerships with other programs and legal assistance providers to ensure that older individuals who need more extensive services, including representation, have access to such services. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(c) Application Process.-- ``(1) In general.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Assistant Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may reasonably require, including the contents described in paragraph (2). ``(2) Contents.--An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum, each of the following: ``(A) An identification of the State to be served by the Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(B) A plan indicating how the eligible entity will satisfy each requirement under subsection (d) with respect to establishing or operating a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(C) An assurance that the eligible entity will be able to provide, from non-Federal funds, an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the estimated amount awarded through the grant under this section. An eligible entity may use in-kind contributions to meet the matching requirement under this subparagraph. ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(d) Requirements.--Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall, in establishing or operating a Statewide senior legal hotline supported by such grant-- ``(1) provide for a sufficient number of appropriately trained attorneys, paralegals, other staff members, and volunteers to ensure effective delivery of the services described in subsection (a)(2)(A); ``(2) collaborate with the appropriate State unit on aging, including any legal assistance developer, and free or low-cost legal service providers throughout the State, including those who provide free legal assistance to older individuals, to maximize coordination and cost-effective delivery of legal assistance to older individuals; ``(3) strive to maximize coordination in the delivery of legal assistance to older individuals in the State, including legal assistance funded by the Legal Services Corporation under the Legal Services Corporation Act (42 U.S.C. 2996 et seq. ), legal assistance supported by a grant under part B of title III of this Act, legal assistance provided by a law school clinic, and any other legal assistance provided at no cost to the persons receiving the assistance; ``(4) build effective communication within the aging network operating in the State to provide coordinated assistance and referrals as appropriate; ``(5) establish mechanisms to make referrals for representation and other assistance beyond the scope of the hotline to-- ``(A) other divisions or projects of the same legal aid agency of which the hotline is a division or project; ``(B) other legal aid agencies; ``(C) private attorneys, including those providing pro bono legal services; ``(D) providers included in the aging network operating in the State; ``(E) advocacy and assistance programs for older individuals; or ``(F) any other individuals or entities, as appropriate; and ``(6) conduct outreach through the aging network operating in the State, and by other means, to inform older individuals about the availability of the services provided by the hotline, specifically targeting older individuals with the greatest economic need and greatest social need. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(3) Statewide senior legal hotline.--The term `Statewide senior legal hotline' means a senior legal hotline that serves older individuals throughout a State. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(2) Contents.--An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum, each of the following: ``(A) An identification of the State to be served by the Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(3) Statewide senior legal hotline.--The term `Statewide senior legal hotline' means a senior legal hotline that serves older individuals throughout a State. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(2) Contents.--An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum, each of the following: ``(A) An identification of the State to be served by the Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(3) Statewide senior legal hotline.--The term `Statewide senior legal hotline' means a senior legal hotline that serves older individuals throughout a State. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(2) Contents.--An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum, each of the following: ``(A) An identification of the State to be served by the Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(3) Statewide senior legal hotline.--The term `Statewide senior legal hotline' means a senior legal hotline that serves older individuals throughout a State. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(2) Contents.--An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum, each of the following: ``(A) An identification of the State to be served by the Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of Statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `eligible entity' means a nonprofit organization or a partnership described in subparagraph (B) that-- ``(i) provides legal assistance to older individuals at no cost to such individuals; and ``(ii)(I) operates a senior legal hotline in existence on the date on which the entity submits an application under subsection (c); or ``(II) demonstrates the capacity to provide legal assistance to older individuals through a Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(3) Statewide senior legal hotline.--The term `Statewide senior legal hotline' means a senior legal hotline that serves older individuals throughout a State. ``(b) Authorization.--The Assistant Secretary may award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection (c) to establish or operate a Statewide senior legal hotline in accordance with the requirements under subsection (d). ``(2) Contents.--An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum, each of the following: ``(A) An identification of the State to be served by the Statewide senior legal hotline. ``(D) A description of the certification process the eligible entity has in place to ensure that staff members of and volunteers serving the Statewide senior legal hotline will have no conflict of interest (including any financial or substantive conflict of interest) in providing services through the hotline. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

H.R.1758

Taxation

Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021 This bill removes short-barreled rifles (barrels of less than 16 inches in length) from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act. It also eliminates the prohibition on the transportation of such rifles in interstate commerce and treats persons who acquire or possess a short-barreled rifle as meeting the registration or licensing requirements for such rifle where such requirements are determined by reference to the National Firearms Act. The bill preempts state or local laws that impose a tax or recordkeeping requirements on short-barreled rifles. The Department of Justice must destroy records relating to the registration of  certain rifles within one year after the enactment of this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms 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 ``Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in each of subsections (a)(4) and (b)(4) by striking ``short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle'' and inserting ``or short-barreled shotgun''. SEC. 4. TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. SEC. 5. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. SEC. 6. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. (b) Applicable Rifle.--For purposes of this section, the term ``applicable rifle'' means a rifle, or weapon made from a rifle, described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 5845(a) of such Code (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021). <all>

Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes.

Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021

Rep. Mann, Tracey

R

KS

This bill removes short-barreled rifles (barrels of less than 16 inches in length) from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act. It also eliminates the prohibition on the transportation of such rifles in interstate commerce and treats persons who acquire or possess a short-barreled rifle as meeting the registration or licensing requirements for such rifle where such requirements are determined by reference to the National Firearms Act. The bill preempts state or local laws that impose a tax or recordkeeping requirements on short-barreled rifles. The Department of Justice must destroy records relating to the registration of certain rifles within one year after the enactment of this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms 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 ``Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021''. 2. SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in each of subsections (a)(4) and (b)(4) by striking ``short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle'' and inserting ``or short-barreled shotgun''. 4. TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. 5. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. SEC. 6. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021''. 2. SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. 4. TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. 5. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. SEC. 6. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms 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 ``Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in each of subsections (a)(4) and (b)(4) by striking ``short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle'' and inserting ``or short-barreled shotgun''. SEC. 4. TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. SEC. 5. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. SEC. 6. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. (b) Applicable Rifle.--For purposes of this section, the term ``applicable rifle'' means a rifle, or weapon made from a rifle, described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 5845(a) of such Code (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021). <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms 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 ``Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in each of subsections (a)(4) and (b)(4) by striking ``short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle'' and inserting ``or short-barreled shotgun''. SEC. 4. TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. SEC. 5. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. SEC. 6. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. (b) Applicable Rifle.--For purposes of this section, the term ``applicable rifle'' means a rifle, or weapon made from a rifle, described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 5845(a) of such Code (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021). <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. ( Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. ( b) Applicable Rifle.--For purposes of this section, the term ``applicable rifle'' means a rifle, or weapon made from a rifle, described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 5845(a) of such Code (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. ( Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. ( b) Applicable Rifle.--For purposes of this section, the term ``applicable rifle'' means a rifle, or weapon made from a rifle, described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 5845(a) of such Code (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. ( Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. ( b) Applicable Rifle.--For purposes of this section, the term ``applicable rifle'' means a rifle, or weapon made from a rifle, described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 5845(a) of such Code (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. ( Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. ( b) Applicable Rifle.--For purposes of this section, the term ``applicable rifle'' means a rifle, or weapon made from a rifle, described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 5845(a) of such Code (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. ELIMINATION OF DISPARATE TREATMENT OF SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES. Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. Section 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that imposes a tax, other than a generally applicable sales or use tax, on making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a short-barreled rifle in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or imposes a marking, recordkeeping or registration requirement with respect to such a rifle, shall have no force or effect.''. a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(3) a rifle'' and all that follows through ``(5) any other weapon'' and inserting ``(3) any other weapon''; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively. ( Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Short-Barreled Rifle Requirements Determined by Reference.-- In the case of any short-barreled rifle registration or licensing requirement under State or local law which is determined by reference to the National Firearms Act, any person who acquires or possesses such a rifle in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any such registration or licensing requirement with respect to such rifle.''. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE LAWS IN RELATION TO SHORT-BARRELED RIFLES. (a) In General.--Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall destroy any registration of an applicable rifle maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record pursuant to section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, any application to transfer filed under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the transferee of an applicable rifle, and any application to make filed under section 5822 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that identifies the maker of an applicable rifle. ( b) Applicable Rifle.--For purposes of this section, the term ``applicable rifle'' means a rifle, or weapon made from a rifle, described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 5845(a) of such Code (as in effect on the day before the enactment of the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021).

H.R.2869

Health

Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish a demonstration project to evaluate the benefits of providing additional payments to providers of biosimilars under Medicare. Specifically, under the demonstration project, participating providers receive an additional payment based on the difference between the costs to the provider of furnishing the biosimilar and the cost if the provider had furnished the underlying reference biological product instead.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a 3-year nationwide demonstration project under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to evaluate the benefits of providing a shared savings payment for biosimilar biological products furnished under such part. (b) Participation.-- (1) In general.--Participation under the demonstration project shall be voluntary, and a participating provider may terminate participation at any time and the Secretary may terminate the participation of such a provider at any time. (2) Application and selection.--To participate under the demonstration project, an eligible provider shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form and manner and containing such information as specified by the Secretary. Each eligible provider who submits such an application shall be selected by the Secretary for participation under the demonstration project. (3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. (c) Coverage.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment may be made under the demonstration project for a biosimlar biological product only if such product is covered under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and such payment shall be made in the same manner as payment is provided for such a product under such part. (d) Additional Payment.-- (1) In general.--Under the demonstration project, subject to paragraph (3), in addition to the payment that would otherwise be made under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for a biosimilar biological product furnished or dispensed by a participating provider to a Medicare beneficiary, there shall be made an additional payment, in an amount determined by the Secretary, that is based on the difference, if any, (or portion of such difference) between the costs to the provider in furnishing the biosimilar biological product and the costs to the provider if the provider had furnished the reference biological product. (2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). (3) Exception.--An eligible provider may only receive the additional payment described in paragraph (1), with respect to a biosimilar biological product, if the payment amount under section 1847A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-3a) for such product is less than the payment amount under part B of title XVIII of such Act for the reference biological product. (e) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary may waive such requirements of title XVIII of the Social Security Act as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration project, except the Secretary may not increase the cost-sharing that would otherwise, without application of this section, be applied to an individual under section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). (f) Reports.-- (1) Interim evaluation and report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains an analysis of the appropriateness of expanding or extending the demonstration project and, to the extent such analysis determines such an expansion or extension appropriate, recommendations for such expansion or extension, respectively. (2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Demonstration project.--The term ``demonstration project'' means the demonstration project conducted under this Act. (2) Biosimilar biological product.--The term ``biosimilar biological product'' means a biological product approved under an abbreviated application for a license of a biological product that relies in part on data or information in an application for another biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262). (3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (4) Medicare beneficiary.--The term ``Medicare beneficiary'' means an individual who is enrolled for benefits under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act. (5) Participating provider.--The term ``participating provider'' means an eligible provider that has been selected for participation under the project under subsection (b)(2) and with respect to whom such participation has not been terminated. (6) Reference biological product.--The term ``reference biological product'' means the biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262) that is referred to in the application described in paragraph (2) of the biosimilar biological product. <all>

Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program.

Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony

D

CA

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish a demonstration project to evaluate the benefits of providing additional payments to providers of biosimilars under Medicare. Specifically, under the demonstration project, participating providers receive an additional payment based on the difference between the costs to the provider of furnishing the biosimilar and the cost if the provider had furnished the underlying reference biological product instead.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a 3-year nationwide demonstration project under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to evaluate the benefits of providing a shared savings payment for biosimilar biological products furnished under such part. (b) Participation.-- (1) In general.--Participation under the demonstration project shall be voluntary, and a participating provider may terminate participation at any time and the Secretary may terminate the participation of such a provider at any time. (2) Application and selection.--To participate under the demonstration project, an eligible provider shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form and manner and containing such information as specified by the Secretary. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. (c) Coverage.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment may be made under the demonstration project for a biosimlar biological product only if such product is covered under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and such payment shall be made in the same manner as payment is provided for such a product under such part. (2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-3a) for such product is less than the payment amount under part B of title XVIII of such Act for the reference biological product. 1395l). (f) Reports.-- (1) Interim evaluation and report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains an analysis of the appropriateness of expanding or extending the demonstration project and, to the extent such analysis determines such an expansion or extension appropriate, recommendations for such expansion or extension, respectively. 262). (3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (5) Participating provider.--The term ``participating provider'' means an eligible provider that has been selected for participation under the project under subsection (b)(2) and with respect to whom such participation has not been terminated. (6) Reference biological product.--The term ``reference biological product'' means the biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (b) Participation.-- (1) In general.--Participation under the demonstration project shall be voluntary, and a participating provider may terminate participation at any time and the Secretary may terminate the participation of such a provider at any time. (2) Application and selection.--To participate under the demonstration project, an eligible provider shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form and manner and containing such information as specified by the Secretary. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. (c) Coverage.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment may be made under the demonstration project for a biosimlar biological product only if such product is covered under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and such payment shall be made in the same manner as payment is provided for such a product under such part. (2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). (f) Reports.-- (1) Interim evaluation and report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains an analysis of the appropriateness of expanding or extending the demonstration project and, to the extent such analysis determines such an expansion or extension appropriate, recommendations for such expansion or extension, respectively. 262). (3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (6) Reference biological product.--The term ``reference biological product'' means the biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a 3-year nationwide demonstration project under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to evaluate the benefits of providing a shared savings payment for biosimilar biological products furnished under such part. (b) Participation.-- (1) In general.--Participation under the demonstration project shall be voluntary, and a participating provider may terminate participation at any time and the Secretary may terminate the participation of such a provider at any time. (2) Application and selection.--To participate under the demonstration project, an eligible provider shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form and manner and containing such information as specified by the Secretary. (3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. (c) Coverage.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment may be made under the demonstration project for a biosimlar biological product only if such product is covered under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and such payment shall be made in the same manner as payment is provided for such a product under such part. (2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-3a) for such product is less than the payment amount under part B of title XVIII of such Act for the reference biological product. (e) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary may waive such requirements of title XVIII of the Social Security Act as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration project, except the Secretary may not increase the cost-sharing that would otherwise, without application of this section, be applied to an individual under section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). (f) Reports.-- (1) Interim evaluation and report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains an analysis of the appropriateness of expanding or extending the demonstration project and, to the extent such analysis determines such an expansion or extension appropriate, recommendations for such expansion or extension, respectively. (2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Demonstration project.--The term ``demonstration project'' means the demonstration project conducted under this Act. 262). (3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (5) Participating provider.--The term ``participating provider'' means an eligible provider that has been selected for participation under the project under subsection (b)(2) and with respect to whom such participation has not been terminated. (6) Reference biological product.--The term ``reference biological product'' means the biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BIOSIMILAR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a 3-year nationwide demonstration project under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to evaluate the benefits of providing a shared savings payment for biosimilar biological products furnished under such part. (b) Participation.-- (1) In general.--Participation under the demonstration project shall be voluntary, and a participating provider may terminate participation at any time and the Secretary may terminate the participation of such a provider at any time. (2) Application and selection.--To participate under the demonstration project, an eligible provider shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form and manner and containing such information as specified by the Secretary. Each eligible provider who submits such an application shall be selected by the Secretary for participation under the demonstration project. (3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. (c) Coverage.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment may be made under the demonstration project for a biosimlar biological product only if such product is covered under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and such payment shall be made in the same manner as payment is provided for such a product under such part. (d) Additional Payment.-- (1) In general.--Under the demonstration project, subject to paragraph (3), in addition to the payment that would otherwise be made under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for a biosimilar biological product furnished or dispensed by a participating provider to a Medicare beneficiary, there shall be made an additional payment, in an amount determined by the Secretary, that is based on the difference, if any, (or portion of such difference) between the costs to the provider in furnishing the biosimilar biological product and the costs to the provider if the provider had furnished the reference biological product. (2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). (3) Exception.--An eligible provider may only receive the additional payment described in paragraph (1), with respect to a biosimilar biological product, if the payment amount under section 1847A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-3a) for such product is less than the payment amount under part B of title XVIII of such Act for the reference biological product. (e) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary may waive such requirements of title XVIII of the Social Security Act as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration project, except the Secretary may not increase the cost-sharing that would otherwise, without application of this section, be applied to an individual under section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). (f) Reports.-- (1) Interim evaluation and report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains an analysis of the appropriateness of expanding or extending the demonstration project and, to the extent such analysis determines such an expansion or extension appropriate, recommendations for such expansion or extension, respectively. (2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Demonstration project.--The term ``demonstration project'' means the demonstration project conducted under this Act. (2) Biosimilar biological product.--The term ``biosimilar biological product'' means a biological product approved under an abbreviated application for a license of a biological product that relies in part on data or information in an application for another biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262). (3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (4) Medicare beneficiary.--The term ``Medicare beneficiary'' means an individual who is enrolled for benefits under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act. (5) Participating provider.--The term ``participating provider'' means an eligible provider that has been selected for participation under the project under subsection (b)(2) and with respect to whom such participation has not been terminated. (6) Reference biological product.--The term ``reference biological product'' means the biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262) that is referred to in the application described in paragraph (2) of the biosimilar biological product. <all>

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a 3-year nationwide demonstration project under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to evaluate the benefits of providing a shared savings payment for biosimilar biological products furnished under such part. ( (3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( c) Coverage.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment may be made under the demonstration project for a biosimlar biological product only if such product is covered under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and such payment shall be made in the same manner as payment is provided for such a product under such part. ( (2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( e) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary may waive such requirements of title XVIII of the Social Security Act as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration project, except the Secretary may not increase the cost-sharing that would otherwise, without application of this section, be applied to an individual under section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( (2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). ( 2) Biosimilar biological product.--The term ``biosimilar biological product'' means a biological product approved under an abbreviated application for a license of a biological product that relies in part on data or information in an application for another biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262). ( 262) that is referred to in the application described in paragraph (2) of the biosimilar biological product.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. 3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( 2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( 2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Demonstration project.--The term ``demonstration project'' means the demonstration project conducted under this Act. ( 3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. 3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( 2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( 2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Demonstration project.--The term ``demonstration project'' means the demonstration project conducted under this Act. ( 3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a 3-year nationwide demonstration project under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to evaluate the benefits of providing a shared savings payment for biosimilar biological products furnished under such part. ( (3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( c) Coverage.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment may be made under the demonstration project for a biosimlar biological product only if such product is covered under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and such payment shall be made in the same manner as payment is provided for such a product under such part. ( (2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( e) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary may waive such requirements of title XVIII of the Social Security Act as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration project, except the Secretary may not increase the cost-sharing that would otherwise, without application of this section, be applied to an individual under section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( (2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). ( 2) Biosimilar biological product.--The term ``biosimilar biological product'' means a biological product approved under an abbreviated application for a license of a biological product that relies in part on data or information in an application for another biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262). ( 262) that is referred to in the application described in paragraph (2) of the biosimilar biological product.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. 3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( 2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( 2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Demonstration project.--The term ``demonstration project'' means the demonstration project conducted under this Act. ( 3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a 3-year nationwide demonstration project under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to evaluate the benefits of providing a shared savings payment for biosimilar biological products furnished under such part. ( (3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( c) Coverage.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment may be made under the demonstration project for a biosimlar biological product only if such product is covered under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and such payment shall be made in the same manner as payment is provided for such a product under such part. ( (2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( e) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary may waive such requirements of title XVIII of the Social Security Act as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration project, except the Secretary may not increase the cost-sharing that would otherwise, without application of this section, be applied to an individual under section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( (2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). ( 2) Biosimilar biological product.--The term ``biosimilar biological product'' means a biological product approved under an abbreviated application for a license of a biological product that relies in part on data or information in an application for another biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262). ( 262) that is referred to in the application described in paragraph (2) of the biosimilar biological product.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. 3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( 2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( 2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Demonstration project.--The term ``demonstration project'' means the demonstration project conducted under this Act. ( 3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish and implement a 3-year nationwide demonstration project under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to evaluate the benefits of providing a shared savings payment for biosimilar biological products furnished under such part. ( (3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( c) Coverage.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, payment may be made under the demonstration project for a biosimlar biological product only if such product is covered under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and such payment shall be made in the same manner as payment is provided for such a product under such part. ( (2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( e) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary may waive such requirements of title XVIII of the Social Security Act as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration project, except the Secretary may not increase the cost-sharing that would otherwise, without application of this section, be applied to an individual under section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( (2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). ( 2) Biosimilar biological product.--The term ``biosimilar biological product'' means a biological product approved under an abbreviated application for a license of a biological product that relies in part on data or information in an application for another biological product licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262). ( 262) that is referred to in the application described in paragraph (2) of the biosimilar biological product.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. 3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( 2) No increase to medicare coinsurance.--The additional payment described under paragraph (1) shall not increase a Medicare beneficiary's cost-sharing liability, as described in section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( 2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Demonstration project.--The term ``demonstration project'' means the demonstration project conducted under this Act. ( 3) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means a provider of services or supplier that is eligible to receive payment under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act for furnishing or dispensing biosimilar biological products. (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program. 3) Clarification.--Participation under the demonstration project shall not preclude eligible providers from also participating in any model authorized under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), including the Oncology Care Model and Oncology Care First Model, or impact eligible providers metrics or expenditures within other models authorized under such section. ( ( e) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary may waive such requirements of title XVIII of the Social Security Act as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration project, except the Secretary may not increase the cost-sharing that would otherwise, without application of this section, be applied to an individual under section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l). ( ( 2) Final evaluation and report.--Not later than one year after the date of completion of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains a final analysis of the project and recommendations described in paragraph (1). (

H.R.3003

Science, Technology, Communications

Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to assist trusted companies (i.e., companies determined to pose no national security threat) and relevant stakeholders with participation in organizations that set standards for telecommunications, wireless devices, and related equipment.

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPRESENTATION AND LEADERSHIP OF UNITED STATES IN COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS-SETTING BODIES. (a) In General.--In order to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in standards-setting bodies that set standards for 5G networks and for future generations of wireless communications networks, the Assistant Secretary shall, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology-- (1) equitably encourage participation by companies and a wide variety of relevant stakeholders, but not including any company or relevant stakeholder that the Assistant Secretary has determined to be not trusted, (to the extent such standards-setting bodies allow such stakeholders to participate) in such standards-setting bodies; and (2) equitably offer technical expertise to companies and a wide variety of relevant stakeholders, but not including any company or relevant stakeholder that the Assistant Secretary has determined to be not trusted, (to the extent such standards-setting bodies allow such stakeholders to participate) to facilitate such participation. (b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall brief the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Foreign Relations of the Senate on a strategy to carry out subsection (a). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 3GPP.--The term ``3GPP'' means the 3rd Generation Partnership Project. (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. (3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (4) Cloud computing.--The term ``cloud computing'' has the meaning given the term in Special Publication 800-145 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, entitled ``The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing'', published in September 2011, or any successor publication. (5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. (B) Cloud computing resources. (C) A network or system used to access cloud computing resources. (6) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to a company or stakeholder, that the company or stakeholder is determined by the Assistant Secretary to pose a threat to the national security of the United States. In making such a determination, the Assistant Secretary shall rely solely on one or more of the following determinations: (A) A specific determination made by any executive branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise, including the Federal Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a) of title 41, United States Code. (B) A specific determination made by the Department of Commerce pursuant to Executive Order No. 13873 (84 Fed. Reg. 22689; relating to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain). (C) Whether a company or stakeholder produces or provides covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined in section 889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1918). Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards-setting bodies, and for other purposes.

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Rep. Walberg, Tim

R

MI

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to assist trusted companies (i.e., companies determined to pose no national security threat) and relevant stakeholders with participation in organizations that set standards for telecommunications, wireless devices, and related equipment.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPRESENTATION AND LEADERSHIP OF UNITED STATES IN COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS-SETTING BODIES. (a) In General.--In order to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in standards-setting bodies that set standards for 5G networks and for future generations of wireless communications networks, the Assistant Secretary shall, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology-- (1) equitably encourage participation by companies and a wide variety of relevant stakeholders, but not including any company or relevant stakeholder that the Assistant Secretary has determined to be not trusted, (to the extent such standards-setting bodies allow such stakeholders to participate) in such standards-setting bodies; and (2) equitably offer technical expertise to companies and a wide variety of relevant stakeholders, but not including any company or relevant stakeholder that the Assistant Secretary has determined to be not trusted, (to the extent such standards-setting bodies allow such stakeholders to participate) to facilitate such participation. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall brief the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Foreign Relations of the Senate on a strategy to carry out subsection (a). (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. (3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (4) Cloud computing.--The term ``cloud computing'' has the meaning given the term in Special Publication 800-145 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, entitled ``The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing'', published in September 2011, or any successor publication. (5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. (B) Cloud computing resources. (6) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to a company or stakeholder, that the company or stakeholder is determined by the Assistant Secretary to pose a threat to the national security of the United States. (B) A specific determination made by the Department of Commerce pursuant to Executive Order No. 13873 (84 Fed. Reg. 22689; relating to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain). (C) Whether a company or stakeholder produces or provides covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined in section 889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1918). Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPRESENTATION AND LEADERSHIP OF UNITED STATES IN COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS-SETTING BODIES. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall brief the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Foreign Relations of the Senate on a strategy to carry out subsection (a). (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. (3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (B) Cloud computing resources. (6) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to a company or stakeholder, that the company or stakeholder is determined by the Assistant Secretary to pose a threat to the national security of the United States. (B) A specific determination made by the Department of Commerce pursuant to Executive Order No. 13873 (84 Fed. Reg. 22689; relating to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain). 1918). Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPRESENTATION AND LEADERSHIP OF UNITED STATES IN COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS-SETTING BODIES. (a) In General.--In order to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in standards-setting bodies that set standards for 5G networks and for future generations of wireless communications networks, the Assistant Secretary shall, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology-- (1) equitably encourage participation by companies and a wide variety of relevant stakeholders, but not including any company or relevant stakeholder that the Assistant Secretary has determined to be not trusted, (to the extent such standards-setting bodies allow such stakeholders to participate) in such standards-setting bodies; and (2) equitably offer technical expertise to companies and a wide variety of relevant stakeholders, but not including any company or relevant stakeholder that the Assistant Secretary has determined to be not trusted, (to the extent such standards-setting bodies allow such stakeholders to participate) to facilitate such participation. (b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall brief the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Foreign Relations of the Senate on a strategy to carry out subsection (a). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 3GPP.--The term ``3GPP'' means the 3rd Generation Partnership Project. (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. (3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (4) Cloud computing.--The term ``cloud computing'' has the meaning given the term in Special Publication 800-145 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, entitled ``The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing'', published in September 2011, or any successor publication. (5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. (B) Cloud computing resources. (C) A network or system used to access cloud computing resources. (6) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to a company or stakeholder, that the company or stakeholder is determined by the Assistant Secretary to pose a threat to the national security of the United States. In making such a determination, the Assistant Secretary shall rely solely on one or more of the following determinations: (A) A specific determination made by any executive branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise, including the Federal Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a) of title 41, United States Code. (B) A specific determination made by the Department of Commerce pursuant to Executive Order No. 13873 (84 Fed. Reg. 22689; relating to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain). (C) Whether a company or stakeholder produces or provides covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined in section 889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1918). Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPRESENTATION AND LEADERSHIP OF UNITED STATES IN COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS-SETTING BODIES. (a) In General.--In order to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in standards-setting bodies that set standards for 5G networks and for future generations of wireless communications networks, the Assistant Secretary shall, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology-- (1) equitably encourage participation by companies and a wide variety of relevant stakeholders, but not including any company or relevant stakeholder that the Assistant Secretary has determined to be not trusted, (to the extent such standards-setting bodies allow such stakeholders to participate) in such standards-setting bodies; and (2) equitably offer technical expertise to companies and a wide variety of relevant stakeholders, but not including any company or relevant stakeholder that the Assistant Secretary has determined to be not trusted, (to the extent such standards-setting bodies allow such stakeholders to participate) to facilitate such participation. (b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall brief the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Foreign Relations of the Senate on a strategy to carry out subsection (a). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 3GPP.--The term ``3GPP'' means the 3rd Generation Partnership Project. (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. (3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (4) Cloud computing.--The term ``cloud computing'' has the meaning given the term in Special Publication 800-145 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, entitled ``The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing'', published in September 2011, or any successor publication. (5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. (B) Cloud computing resources. (C) A network or system used to access cloud computing resources. (6) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to a company or stakeholder, that the company or stakeholder is determined by the Assistant Secretary to pose a threat to the national security of the United States. In making such a determination, the Assistant Secretary shall rely solely on one or more of the following determinations: (A) A specific determination made by any executive branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise, including the Federal Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a) of title 41, United States Code. (B) A specific determination made by the Department of Commerce pursuant to Executive Order No. 13873 (84 Fed. Reg. 22689; relating to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain). (C) Whether a company or stakeholder produces or provides covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined in section 889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1918). Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. (b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( 3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( C) Whether a company or stakeholder produces or provides covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined in section 889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat.

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. ( 5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( In making such a determination, the Assistant Secretary shall rely solely on one or more of the following determinations: (A) A specific determination made by any executive branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise, including the Federal Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a) of title 41, United States Code. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. ( 5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( In making such a determination, the Assistant Secretary shall rely solely on one or more of the following determinations: (A) A specific determination made by any executive branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise, including the Federal Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a) of title 41, United States Code. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. (b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( 3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( C) Whether a company or stakeholder produces or provides covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined in section 889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat.

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. ( 5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( In making such a determination, the Assistant Secretary shall rely solely on one or more of the following determinations: (A) A specific determination made by any executive branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise, including the Federal Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a) of title 41, United States Code. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. (b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( 3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( C) Whether a company or stakeholder produces or provides covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined in section 889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat.

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. ( 5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( In making such a determination, the Assistant Secretary shall rely solely on one or more of the following determinations: (A) A specific determination made by any executive branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise, including the Federal Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a) of title 41, United States Code. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. (b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( 3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( C) Whether a company or stakeholder produces or provides covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined in section 889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat.

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( (2) 5G network.--The term ``5G network'' means a fifth- generation mobile network as described by 3GPP Release 15 or higher. ( 5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( In making such a determination, the Assistant Secretary shall rely solely on one or more of the following determinations: (A) A specific determination made by any executive branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise, including the Federal Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a) of title 41, United States Code. (

To direct the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to take certain actions to enhance the representation of the United States and promote United States leadership in communications standards- setting bodies, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021''. (b) Standards-Setting Bodies.--The standards-setting bodies referred to in subsection (a) include-- (1) the International Organization for Standardization; (2) the voluntary standards-setting bodies that develop protocols for wireless devices and other equipment, such as the 3GPP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; and (3) any standards-setting body accredited by the American National Standards Institute or Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. ( 3) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (5) Communications network.--The term ``communications network'' means any of the following: (A) A system enabling the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user's choosing. ( C) Whether a company or stakeholder produces or provides covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined in section 889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat.

H.R.1689

Energy

Offshore Wind for Territories Act This bill addresses offshore wind development in certain submerged lands off the U.S. territories and coral reef conservation. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Interior to study the feasibility of conducting wind lease sales on the Outer Continental Shelf in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone adjacent to U.S. territories. If the study determines that such leases are feasible, then Interior must conduct wind lease sales in those areas as specified by this bill. In addition, the bill establishes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund for the Department of Commerce to carry out the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, including to preserve, sustain, and restore the condition of coral reef ecosystems. The bill also specifies requirements for distributing revenues from the leases authorized by this bill to the Treasury, the Coral Reef Conservation Fund, and U.S. territories.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Offshore Wind for Territories Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (a)-- (A) by inserting after ``control'' the following: ``or lying within the exclusive economic zone of the United States and the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to any territory or possession of the United States''; and (B) by adding at the end before the semicolon the following: ``, except that such term shall not include any area conveyed by Congress to a territorial government for administration''; (2) in paragraph (p), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (3) in paragraph (q), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(r) The term `State' means the several States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.''. (b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. SEC. 3. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. Section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338) is amended-- (1) by striking ``All rentals'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided in law, all rentals''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Disposition of Revenues to Territories of the United States.--Of the bonuses, rentals, royalties, and other sums paid to the Secretary under this Act from a lease for an area of land on the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to a territory and lying within the exclusive economic zone of the United States pertaining to such territory, and not otherwise obligated or appropriated-- ``(1) 50 percent shall be deposited in the Treasury and credited to miscellaneous receipts; ``(2) 12.5 percent shall be deposited in the Coral Reef Conservation Fund established under section 211 of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000; and ``(3) 37.5 percent shall be disbursed to territories of the United States in an amount for each territory (based on a formula established by the Secretary by regulation) that is inversely proportional to the respective distance between the point on the coastline of the territory that is closest to the geographic center of the applicable leased tract and the geographic center of the leased tract.''. SEC. 4. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. (a) Conditional Wind Lease Sales in Territories of the United States.--The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 33. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary may conduct wind lease sales on the outer Continental Shelf. ``(b) Wind Lease Sale Procedure.--Any wind lease sale conducted under this section shall be considered a lease under section 8(p). ``(c) Wind Lease Sales Off Coasts of Territories of the United States.-- ``(1) Study on feasibility of conducting wind lease sales.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a study on the feasibility, including the technological and long-term economic feasibility, of conducting wind lease sales on an area of the outer Continental Shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting the study required in paragraph (A), the Secretary shall consult-- ``(i) the National Laboratories, as that term is defined in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(C) Publication.--The study required in subparagraph (A) shall be published in the Federal Register for public comment for not fewer than 60 days. ``(D) Submission of results.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to: ``(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(iii) each of the delegates or resident commissioner to the House of Representatives from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, respectively. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(2) Call for information and nominations.--The Secretary shall issue a call for information and nominations for proposed wind lease sales for areas determined to be feasible under the study conducted under paragraph (1). ``(3) Conditional wind lease sales.-- ``(A) In general.--For each territory, the Secretary shall conduct not less than 1 wind lease sale on an area of the outer Continental Shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of such territory that meets each of the following criteria: ``(i) The study required under paragraph (1)(A) concluded that a wind lease sale on the area is feasible. ``(ii) The Secretary has determined that the call for information has generated sufficient interest for the area. ``(iii) The Secretary has consulted with the Secretary of Defense regarding such a sale. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ``(B) Exception.--If no area of the outer Continental Shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of a territory meets each of the criteria in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A), the requirement under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to such territory.''. SEC. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. (a) In General.--The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 211. CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Treasury the Coral Reef Conservation Fund, hereafter referred to as the Fund. ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). ``(c) Uses.--Amounts deposited in the Fund under this section and appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce under subsection (f) shall be used by the Secretary of Commerce to carry out the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.), with priority given to carrying out sections 204 and 206 of such Act (16 U.S.C. 6403 and 6405). ``(d) Availability.--Amounts deposited in the Fund shall remain in the Fund until appropriated by Congress. ``(e) Reporting.--The President shall include with the proposed budget for the United States Government submitted to Congress for a fiscal year a comprehensive statement of deposits into the Fund during the previous fiscal year and estimated requirements during the following fiscal year for appropriations from the Fund. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated from the Fund to the Secretary of Commerce, an amount equal to the amount deposited in the Fund in the previous fiscal year. ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. (b) Renaming of Existing Fund.--Section 205 of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''. <all>

Offshore Wind for Territories Act

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes.

Offshore Wind for Territories Act

Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer

R

PR

This bill addresses offshore wind development in certain submerged lands off the U.S. territories and coral reef conservation. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Interior to study the feasibility of conducting wind lease sales on the Outer Continental Shelf in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone adjacent to U.S. territories. If the study determines that such leases are feasible, then Interior must conduct wind lease sales in those areas as specified by this bill. In addition, the bill establishes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund for the Department of Commerce to carry out the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, including to preserve, sustain, and restore the condition of coral reef ecosystems. The bill also specifies requirements for distributing revenues from the leases authorized by this bill to the Treasury, the Coral Reef Conservation Fund, and U.S. territories.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. Section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 4. 1331 et seq.) 33. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(2) Call for information and nominations.--The Secretary shall issue a call for information and nominations for proposed wind lease sales for areas determined to be feasible under the study conducted under paragraph (1). ``(iii) The Secretary has consulted with the Secretary of Defense regarding such a sale. ``(B) Exception.--If no area of the outer Continental Shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of a territory meets each of the criteria in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A), the requirement under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to such territory.''. 5. (a) In General.--The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 211. CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. 1338). 6403 and 6405). ``(d) Availability.--Amounts deposited in the Fund shall remain in the Fund until appropriated by Congress. ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. Section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 4. 1331 et seq.) 33. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(2) Call for information and nominations.--The Secretary shall issue a call for information and nominations for proposed wind lease sales for areas determined to be feasible under the study conducted under paragraph (1). ``(iii) The Secretary has consulted with the Secretary of Defense regarding such a sale. ``(B) Exception.--If no area of the outer Continental Shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of a territory meets each of the criteria in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A), the requirement under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to such territory.''. 5. (a) In General.--The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 211. CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. 1338). 6403 and 6405). ``(d) Availability.--Amounts deposited in the Fund shall remain in the Fund until appropriated by Congress. ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. Section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338) is amended-- (1) by striking ``All rentals'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided in law, all rentals''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Disposition of Revenues to Territories of the United States.--Of the bonuses, rentals, royalties, and other sums paid to the Secretary under this Act from a lease for an area of land on the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to a territory and lying within the exclusive economic zone of the United States pertaining to such territory, and not otherwise obligated or appropriated-- ``(1) 50 percent shall be deposited in the Treasury and credited to miscellaneous receipts; ``(2) 12.5 percent shall be deposited in the Coral Reef Conservation Fund established under section 211 of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000; and ``(3) 37.5 percent shall be disbursed to territories of the United States in an amount for each territory (based on a formula established by the Secretary by regulation) that is inversely proportional to the respective distance between the point on the coastline of the territory that is closest to the geographic center of the applicable leased tract and the geographic center of the leased tract.''. 4. 1331 et seq.) 33. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting the study required in paragraph (A), the Secretary shall consult-- ``(i) the National Laboratories, as that term is defined in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(C) Publication.--The study required in subparagraph (A) shall be published in the Federal Register for public comment for not fewer than 60 days. ``(D) Submission of results.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to: ``(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(iii) each of the delegates or resident commissioner to the House of Representatives from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, respectively. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(2) Call for information and nominations.--The Secretary shall issue a call for information and nominations for proposed wind lease sales for areas determined to be feasible under the study conducted under paragraph (1). ``(iii) The Secretary has consulted with the Secretary of Defense regarding such a sale. ``(B) Exception.--If no area of the outer Continental Shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of a territory meets each of the criteria in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A), the requirement under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to such territory.''. 5. (a) In General.--The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 211. CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. 1338). 6403 and 6405). ``(d) Availability.--Amounts deposited in the Fund shall remain in the Fund until appropriated by Congress. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated from the Fund to the Secretary of Commerce, an amount equal to the amount deposited in the Fund in the previous fiscal year. ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Offshore Wind for Territories Act''. 2. 3. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. Section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338) is amended-- (1) by striking ``All rentals'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided in law, all rentals''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Disposition of Revenues to Territories of the United States.--Of the bonuses, rentals, royalties, and other sums paid to the Secretary under this Act from a lease for an area of land on the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to a territory and lying within the exclusive economic zone of the United States pertaining to such territory, and not otherwise obligated or appropriated-- ``(1) 50 percent shall be deposited in the Treasury and credited to miscellaneous receipts; ``(2) 12.5 percent shall be deposited in the Coral Reef Conservation Fund established under section 211 of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000; and ``(3) 37.5 percent shall be disbursed to territories of the United States in an amount for each territory (based on a formula established by the Secretary by regulation) that is inversely proportional to the respective distance between the point on the coastline of the territory that is closest to the geographic center of the applicable leased tract and the geographic center of the leased tract.''. 4. 1331 et seq.) 33. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary may conduct wind lease sales on the outer Continental Shelf. ``(b) Wind Lease Sale Procedure.--Any wind lease sale conducted under this section shall be considered a lease under section 8(p). ``(c) Wind Lease Sales Off Coasts of Territories of the United States.-- ``(1) Study on feasibility of conducting wind lease sales.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a study on the feasibility, including the technological and long-term economic feasibility, of conducting wind lease sales on an area of the outer Continental Shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting the study required in paragraph (A), the Secretary shall consult-- ``(i) the National Laboratories, as that term is defined in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(C) Publication.--The study required in subparagraph (A) shall be published in the Federal Register for public comment for not fewer than 60 days. ``(D) Submission of results.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to: ``(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(iii) each of the delegates or resident commissioner to the House of Representatives from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, respectively. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(2) Call for information and nominations.--The Secretary shall issue a call for information and nominations for proposed wind lease sales for areas determined to be feasible under the study conducted under paragraph (1). ``(iii) The Secretary has consulted with the Secretary of Defense regarding such a sale. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ``(B) Exception.--If no area of the outer Continental Shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of a territory meets each of the criteria in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A), the requirement under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to such territory.''. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. (a) In General.--The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 211. CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. 1338). ), with priority given to carrying out sections 204 and 206 of such Act (16 U.S.C. 6403 and 6405). ``(d) Availability.--Amounts deposited in the Fund shall remain in the Fund until appropriated by Congress. ``(e) Reporting.--The President shall include with the proposed budget for the United States Government submitted to Congress for a fiscal year a comprehensive statement of deposits into the Fund during the previous fiscal year and estimated requirements during the following fiscal year for appropriations from the Fund. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated from the Fund to the Secretary of Commerce, an amount equal to the amount deposited in the Fund in the previous fiscal year. ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. ( (b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ( a) Conditional Wind Lease Sales in Territories of the United States.--The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ``(C) Publication.--The study required in subparagraph (A) shall be published in the Federal Register for public comment for not fewer than 60 days. ``(D) Submission of results.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to: ``(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(iii) each of the delegates or resident commissioner to the House of Representatives from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, respectively. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ( ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). ``(e) Reporting.--The President shall include with the proposed budget for the United States Government submitted to Congress for a fiscal year a comprehensive statement of deposits into the Fund during the previous fiscal year and estimated requirements during the following fiscal year for appropriations from the Fund. ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. (

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ( ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary may conduct wind lease sales on the outer Continental Shelf. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting the study required in paragraph (A), the Secretary shall consult-- ``(i) the National Laboratories, as that term is defined in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ( ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ( ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary may conduct wind lease sales on the outer Continental Shelf. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting the study required in paragraph (A), the Secretary shall consult-- ``(i) the National Laboratories, as that term is defined in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ( ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. ( (b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ( a) Conditional Wind Lease Sales in Territories of the United States.--The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ``(C) Publication.--The study required in subparagraph (A) shall be published in the Federal Register for public comment for not fewer than 60 days. ``(D) Submission of results.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to: ``(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(iii) each of the delegates or resident commissioner to the House of Representatives from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, respectively. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ( ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). ``(e) Reporting.--The President shall include with the proposed budget for the United States Government submitted to Congress for a fiscal year a comprehensive statement of deposits into the Fund during the previous fiscal year and estimated requirements during the following fiscal year for appropriations from the Fund. ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. (

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ( ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary may conduct wind lease sales on the outer Continental Shelf. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting the study required in paragraph (A), the Secretary shall consult-- ``(i) the National Laboratories, as that term is defined in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ( ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. ( (b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ( a) Conditional Wind Lease Sales in Territories of the United States.--The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ``(C) Publication.--The study required in subparagraph (A) shall be published in the Federal Register for public comment for not fewer than 60 days. ``(D) Submission of results.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to: ``(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(iii) each of the delegates or resident commissioner to the House of Representatives from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, respectively. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ( ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). ``(e) Reporting.--The President shall include with the proposed budget for the United States Government submitted to Congress for a fiscal year a comprehensive statement of deposits into the Fund during the previous fiscal year and estimated requirements during the following fiscal year for appropriations from the Fund. ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. (

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ( ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary may conduct wind lease sales on the outer Continental Shelf. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting the study required in paragraph (A), the Secretary shall consult-- ``(i) the National Laboratories, as that term is defined in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ( ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. ( (b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ( a) Conditional Wind Lease Sales in Territories of the United States.--The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ``(C) Publication.--The study required in subparagraph (A) shall be published in the Federal Register for public comment for not fewer than 60 days. ``(D) Submission of results.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to: ``(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(iii) each of the delegates or resident commissioner to the House of Representatives from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, respectively. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ( ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). ``(e) Reporting.--The President shall include with the proposed budget for the United States Government submitted to Congress for a fiscal year a comprehensive statement of deposits into the Fund during the previous fiscal year and estimated requirements during the following fiscal year for appropriations from the Fund. ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. (

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. b) Exclusions.--Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) This section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer Continental Shelf adjacent to the territories and possessions of the United States.''. WIND LEASE SALES FOR AREAS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ( ``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary may conduct wind lease sales on the outer Continental Shelf. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting the study required in paragraph (A), the Secretary shall consult-- ``(i) the National Laboratories, as that term is defined in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801(3)); ``(ii) the Governor of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands; and ``(iii) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ``(E) Public availability.--The study required under subparagraph (A) and results submitted under subparagraph (C) shall be made readily available on a public website. ``(iv) The Secretary has consulted with the Governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development. ESTABLISHMENT OF CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND. ( ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). 6404) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``coral reef conservation fund'' and inserting ``coral reef public-private partnership''; (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``Public-Private Partnership''; and (B) by striking ``, hereafter referred to as the Fund,''; and (3) in subsection (b), by striking ``Fund'' and inserting ``separate interest bearing account''.

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the United States, to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT WITH RESPECT TO TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. ( ( ``(D) Submission of results.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit the results of the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to: ``(i) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(iii) each of the delegates or resident commissioner to the House of Representatives from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, respectively. ``(b) Deposits.--For each fiscal year, there shall be deposited in the Fund the portion of such revenues due and payable to the United States under subsection (b)(2) of section 9 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1338). ``(g) No Limitation.--Appropriations from the Fund pursuant to this section may be made without fiscal year limitation.''. (

H.R.1051

Science, Technology, Communications

Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership Act or the BROADBAND Leadership Act This bill limits the authority of, and places deadlines on, a state or local government over decisions regarding the placement, construction, and modification of telecommunications service facilities. Specifically, the bill requires that the regulation of the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility by any state or local government shall not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services. Further, any decision to deny a placement, construction, or modification request must be in writing and supported by substantial evidence in a written record. Additionally, a state or local government must grant or deny a complete request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility within 90 days of receipt of the request or within 150 days of receipt of a request to take any other action relating to such facility. A state or local government is authorized to charge a reasonable, objective, cost-based fee for (1) review of a request, or (2) use of a right-of-way or a facility in a right-of-way that is owned or managed by the state or local government.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership Act'' or the ``BROADBAND Leadership Act''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO ENTRY. Section 253 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 253) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 253. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO ENTRY. ``(a) In General.--No State or local statute or regulation, or other State or local legal requirement, may prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the ability of any entity to provide or enhance any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service. ``(b) Placement, Construction, or Modification of Telecommunications Service Facilities.-- ``(1) Prohibition on unreasonable discrimination among providers of functionally equivalent services.--The regulation of the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility by any State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services. ``(2) Timeframe to grant or deny requests.-- ``(A) In general.--A State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall grant or deny a complete request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility not later than-- ``(i) if the request is for authorization to place, construct, or modify such facility in or on eligible support infrastructure, 90 days after the date on which the complete request is received by the government or instrumentality; or ``(ii) for any other action relating to such facility, 150 days after the date on which the complete request is received by the government or instrumentality. ``(B) Applicability.--The applicable timeframe under subparagraph (A) shall apply collectively to all proceedings required by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for the approval of the request. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(D) Temporary waiver.--The Commission may temporarily waive the applicability of subparagraph (A) for not longer than a single 30-day period for any complete request upon a demonstration by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that the waiver would be consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. ``(3) Deemed granted.-- ``(A) In general.--If a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has neither granted nor denied a complete request within the applicable timeframe under paragraph (2), the request shall be deemed granted on the date on which the government or instrumentality receives a written notice of the failure from the requesting party. ``(B) Rule of construction.--In the case of a request that is deemed granted under subparagraph (A), the placement, construction, or modification requested in such request shall be considered to be authorized, without any further action by the government or instrumentality, beginning on the date on which such request is deemed granted under such subparagraph. ``(4) Written decision and record.--Any decision by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof to deny a request to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility shall be-- ``(A) in writing; and ``(B) supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record. ``(5) Fees.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or local government or instrumentality thereof may charge a fee that meets the requirements under subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) to consider a request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility; or ``(ii) for use of a right-of-way or a facility in a right-of-way owned or managed by the government or instrumentality for the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility. ``(B) Requirements.--A fee charged under subparagraph (A) shall be-- ``(i) competitively neutral, technology neutral, and nondiscriminatory; ``(ii) publicly disclosed; ``(iii) calculated-- ``(I) based on actual and direct costs, such as costs for-- ``(aa) review and processing of requests; and ``(bb) repairs and replacement of-- ``(AA) components and materials resulting from and affected by the installation or improvement of telecommunications service facilities; or ``(BB) equipment that facilitates the installation or improvement of such facilities; and ``(II) using, for purposes of subclause (I), only costs that are objectively reasonable; and ``(iv) described to a requesting party in a manner that distinguishes between-- ``(I) nonrecurring fees and recurring fees; and ``(II) the use of facilities on which telecommunications service facilities are already located and those on which there are no telecommunications service facilities as of the date on which the complete request is received by the government or instrumentality. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person adversely affected by a final action or failure to act by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this section may, not later than 30 days after the action or failure to act, commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. ``(2) Timing.--A court shall hear and decide an action described in paragraph (1) on an expedited basis. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(e) Preservation of State and Local Government Authority.-- Nothing in this section affects the authority of a State or local government or instrumentality thereof to manage the public rights-of- way or to require fair and reasonable compensation from telecommunications providers, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for use of public rights-of-way on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, if the compensation required meets the requirements of subsection (b)(5). ``(f) Preemption.-- ``(1) In general.--If, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, the Commission determines that a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has permitted or imposed any statute, regulation, or legal requirement that violates or is inconsistent with this section, the Commission shall preempt the enforcement of such statute, regulation, or legal requirement to the extent necessary to correct such violation or inconsistency. ``(2) Timing.--Not later than 60 days after receiving a petition for preemption of the enforcement of a statute, regulation, or legal requirement as described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall grant or deny the petition. ``(g) Commercial Mobile Service Providers.--Nothing in this section shall affect the application of section 332(c)(3) to commercial mobile service providers. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. This subsection shall not apply-- ``(1) to a service area served by a rural telephone company that has obtained an exemption, suspension, or modification of section 251(c)(4) that effectively prevents a competitor from meeting the requirements of section 214(e)(1); and ``(2) to a provider of commercial mobile services. ``(i) When Request Considered Complete; Received.-- ``(1) When request considered complete.-- ``(A) In general.--For the purposes of this section, a request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall be considered complete if the requesting party has not received a written notice from the government or instrumentality within 10 business days after the date on which the request is received by the government or instrumentality-- ``(i) stating that all the information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete has not been submitted; and ``(ii) identifying the information required to be submitted that was not submitted. ``(B) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `received by the government or instrumentality' means-- ``(i) in the case of a request submitted electronically, on the date on which the request is transmitted; ``(ii) in the case of a request submitted in person, on the date on which the request is delivered to the individual or at the location specified by the government or instrumentality for in-person submission; and ``(iii) in the case of a request submitted in any other manner, on the date determined under regulations promulgated by the Commission for the manner in which the request is submitted. ``(2) When complete request considered received.--For the purposes of this section, a complete request shall be considered received on the date on which the requesting party submits to the government or instrumentality all information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality. ``(2) Telecommunications service facility.--The term `telecommunications service facility' means a facility for the provision of any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service.''. <all>

BROADBAND Leadership Act

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes.

BROADBAND Leadership Act Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership Act

Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan

R

VA

This bill limits the authority of, and places deadlines on, a state or local government over decisions regarding the placement, construction, and modification of telecommunications service facilities. Specifically, the bill requires that the regulation of the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility by any state or local government shall not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services. Further, any decision to deny a placement, construction, or modification request must be in writing and supported by substantial evidence in a written record. Additionally, a state or local government must grant or deny a complete request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility within 90 days of receipt of the request or within 150 days of receipt of a request to take any other action relating to such facility. A state or local government is authorized to charge a reasonable, objective, cost-based fee for (1) review of a request, or (2) use of a right-of-way or a facility in a right-of-way that is owned or managed by the state or local government.

This Act may be cited as the ``Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership Act'' or the ``BROADBAND Leadership Act''. SEC. 253. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO ENTRY. ``(B) Rule of construction.--In the case of a request that is deemed granted under subparagraph (A), the placement, construction, or modification requested in such request shall be considered to be authorized, without any further action by the government or instrumentality, beginning on the date on which such request is deemed granted under such subparagraph. ``(e) Preservation of State and Local Government Authority.-- Nothing in this section affects the authority of a State or local government or instrumentality thereof to manage the public rights-of- way or to require fair and reasonable compensation from telecommunications providers, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for use of public rights-of-way on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, if the compensation required meets the requirements of subsection (b)(5). ``(2) Timing.--Not later than 60 days after receiving a petition for preemption of the enforcement of a statute, regulation, or legal requirement as described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall grant or deny the petition. ``(g) Commercial Mobile Service Providers.--Nothing in this section shall affect the application of section 332(c)(3) to commercial mobile service providers. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(i) When Request Considered Complete; Received.-- ``(1) When request considered complete.-- ``(A) In general.--For the purposes of this section, a request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall be considered complete if the requesting party has not received a written notice from the government or instrumentality within 10 business days after the date on which the request is received by the government or instrumentality-- ``(i) stating that all the information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete has not been submitted; and ``(ii) identifying the information required to be submitted that was not submitted. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality. ``(2) Telecommunications service facility.--The term `telecommunications service facility' means a facility for the provision of any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service.''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership Act'' or the ``BROADBAND Leadership Act''. SEC. 253. ``(B) Rule of construction.--In the case of a request that is deemed granted under subparagraph (A), the placement, construction, or modification requested in such request shall be considered to be authorized, without any further action by the government or instrumentality, beginning on the date on which such request is deemed granted under such subparagraph. ``(e) Preservation of State and Local Government Authority.-- Nothing in this section affects the authority of a State or local government or instrumentality thereof to manage the public rights-of- way or to require fair and reasonable compensation from telecommunications providers, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for use of public rights-of-way on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, if the compensation required meets the requirements of subsection (b)(5). ``(2) Timing.--Not later than 60 days after receiving a petition for preemption of the enforcement of a statute, regulation, or legal requirement as described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall grant or deny the petition. ``(i) When Request Considered Complete; Received.-- ``(1) When request considered complete.-- ``(A) In general.--For the purposes of this section, a request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall be considered complete if the requesting party has not received a written notice from the government or instrumentality within 10 business days after the date on which the request is received by the government or instrumentality-- ``(i) stating that all the information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete has not been submitted; and ``(ii) identifying the information required to be submitted that was not submitted. ``(2) Telecommunications service facility.--The term `telecommunications service facility' means a facility for the provision of any interstate or intrastate telecommunications 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 ``Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership Act'' or the ``BROADBAND Leadership Act''. SEC. 253. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO ENTRY. ``(B) Applicability.--The applicable timeframe under subparagraph (A) shall apply collectively to all proceedings required by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for the approval of the request. ``(D) Temporary waiver.--The Commission may temporarily waive the applicability of subparagraph (A) for not longer than a single 30-day period for any complete request upon a demonstration by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that the waiver would be consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. ``(B) Rule of construction.--In the case of a request that is deemed granted under subparagraph (A), the placement, construction, or modification requested in such request shall be considered to be authorized, without any further action by the government or instrumentality, beginning on the date on which such request is deemed granted under such subparagraph. ``(B) Requirements.--A fee charged under subparagraph (A) shall be-- ``(i) competitively neutral, technology neutral, and nondiscriminatory; ``(ii) publicly disclosed; ``(iii) calculated-- ``(I) based on actual and direct costs, such as costs for-- ``(aa) review and processing of requests; and ``(bb) repairs and replacement of-- ``(AA) components and materials resulting from and affected by the installation or improvement of telecommunications service facilities; or ``(BB) equipment that facilitates the installation or improvement of such facilities; and ``(II) using, for purposes of subclause (I), only costs that are objectively reasonable; and ``(iv) described to a requesting party in a manner that distinguishes between-- ``(I) nonrecurring fees and recurring fees; and ``(II) the use of facilities on which telecommunications service facilities are already located and those on which there are no telecommunications service facilities as of the date on which the complete request is received by the government or instrumentality. ``(e) Preservation of State and Local Government Authority.-- Nothing in this section affects the authority of a State or local government or instrumentality thereof to manage the public rights-of- way or to require fair and reasonable compensation from telecommunications providers, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for use of public rights-of-way on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, if the compensation required meets the requirements of subsection (b)(5). ``(2) Timing.--Not later than 60 days after receiving a petition for preemption of the enforcement of a statute, regulation, or legal requirement as described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall grant or deny the petition. ``(g) Commercial Mobile Service Providers.--Nothing in this section shall affect the application of section 332(c)(3) to commercial mobile service providers. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(i) When Request Considered Complete; Received.-- ``(1) When request considered complete.-- ``(A) In general.--For the purposes of this section, a request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall be considered complete if the requesting party has not received a written notice from the government or instrumentality within 10 business days after the date on which the request is received by the government or instrumentality-- ``(i) stating that all the information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete has not been submitted; and ``(ii) identifying the information required to be submitted that was not submitted. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality. ``(2) Telecommunications service facility.--The term `telecommunications service facility' means a facility for the provision of any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service.''.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership Act'' or the ``BROADBAND Leadership Act''. SEC. 253) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 253. REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO ENTRY. ``(b) Placement, Construction, or Modification of Telecommunications Service Facilities.-- ``(1) Prohibition on unreasonable discrimination among providers of functionally equivalent services.--The regulation of the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility by any State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services. ``(B) Applicability.--The applicable timeframe under subparagraph (A) shall apply collectively to all proceedings required by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for the approval of the request. ``(D) Temporary waiver.--The Commission may temporarily waive the applicability of subparagraph (A) for not longer than a single 30-day period for any complete request upon a demonstration by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that the waiver would be consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. ``(B) Rule of construction.--In the case of a request that is deemed granted under subparagraph (A), the placement, construction, or modification requested in such request shall be considered to be authorized, without any further action by the government or instrumentality, beginning on the date on which such request is deemed granted under such subparagraph. ``(4) Written decision and record.--Any decision by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof to deny a request to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility shall be-- ``(A) in writing; and ``(B) supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record. ``(B) Requirements.--A fee charged under subparagraph (A) shall be-- ``(i) competitively neutral, technology neutral, and nondiscriminatory; ``(ii) publicly disclosed; ``(iii) calculated-- ``(I) based on actual and direct costs, such as costs for-- ``(aa) review and processing of requests; and ``(bb) repairs and replacement of-- ``(AA) components and materials resulting from and affected by the installation or improvement of telecommunications service facilities; or ``(BB) equipment that facilitates the installation or improvement of such facilities; and ``(II) using, for purposes of subclause (I), only costs that are objectively reasonable; and ``(iv) described to a requesting party in a manner that distinguishes between-- ``(I) nonrecurring fees and recurring fees; and ``(II) the use of facilities on which telecommunications service facilities are already located and those on which there are no telecommunications service facilities as of the date on which the complete request is received by the government or instrumentality. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person adversely affected by a final action or failure to act by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this section may, not later than 30 days after the action or failure to act, commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(e) Preservation of State and Local Government Authority.-- Nothing in this section affects the authority of a State or local government or instrumentality thereof to manage the public rights-of- way or to require fair and reasonable compensation from telecommunications providers, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for use of public rights-of-way on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, if the compensation required meets the requirements of subsection (b)(5). ``(2) Timing.--Not later than 60 days after receiving a petition for preemption of the enforcement of a statute, regulation, or legal requirement as described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall grant or deny the petition. ``(g) Commercial Mobile Service Providers.--Nothing in this section shall affect the application of section 332(c)(3) to commercial mobile service providers. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(i) When Request Considered Complete; Received.-- ``(1) When request considered complete.-- ``(A) In general.--For the purposes of this section, a request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall be considered complete if the requesting party has not received a written notice from the government or instrumentality within 10 business days after the date on which the request is received by the government or instrumentality-- ``(i) stating that all the information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete has not been submitted; and ``(ii) identifying the information required to be submitted that was not submitted. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality. ``(2) Telecommunications service facility.--The term `telecommunications service facility' means a facility for the provision of any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service.''.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(b) Placement, Construction, or Modification of Telecommunications Service Facilities.-- ``(1) Prohibition on unreasonable discrimination among providers of functionally equivalent services.--The regulation of the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility by any State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services. ``(B) Applicability.--The applicable timeframe under subparagraph (A) shall apply collectively to all proceedings required by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for the approval of the request. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(3) Deemed granted.-- ``(A) In general.--If a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has neither granted nor denied a complete request within the applicable timeframe under paragraph (2), the request shall be deemed granted on the date on which the government or instrumentality receives a written notice of the failure from the requesting party. ``(5) Fees.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or local government or instrumentality thereof may charge a fee that meets the requirements under subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) to consider a request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility; or ``(ii) for use of a right-of-way or a facility in a right-of-way owned or managed by the government or instrumentality for the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person adversely affected by a final action or failure to act by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this section may, not later than 30 days after the action or failure to act, commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. ``(2) Timing.--A court shall hear and decide an action described in paragraph (1) on an expedited basis. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(2) Timing.--Not later than 60 days after receiving a petition for preemption of the enforcement of a statute, regulation, or legal requirement as described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall grant or deny the petition. ``(g) Commercial Mobile Service Providers.--Nothing in this section shall affect the application of section 332(c)(3) to commercial mobile service providers. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(2) When complete request considered received.--For the purposes of this section, a complete request shall be considered received on the date on which the requesting party submits to the government or instrumentality all information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(D) Temporary waiver.--The Commission may temporarily waive the applicability of subparagraph (A) for not longer than a single 30-day period for any complete request upon a demonstration by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that the waiver would be consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. ``(3) Deemed granted.-- ``(A) In general.--If a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has neither granted nor denied a complete request within the applicable timeframe under paragraph (2), the request shall be deemed granted on the date on which the government or instrumentality receives a written notice of the failure from the requesting party. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person adversely affected by a final action or failure to act by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this section may, not later than 30 days after the action or failure to act, commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(f) Preemption.-- ``(1) In general.--If, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, the Commission determines that a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has permitted or imposed any statute, regulation, or legal requirement that violates or is inconsistent with this section, the Commission shall preempt the enforcement of such statute, regulation, or legal requirement to the extent necessary to correct such violation or inconsistency. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(2) When complete request considered received.--For the purposes of this section, a complete request shall be considered received on the date on which the requesting party submits to the government or instrumentality all information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(D) Temporary waiver.--The Commission may temporarily waive the applicability of subparagraph (A) for not longer than a single 30-day period for any complete request upon a demonstration by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that the waiver would be consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. ``(3) Deemed granted.-- ``(A) In general.--If a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has neither granted nor denied a complete request within the applicable timeframe under paragraph (2), the request shall be deemed granted on the date on which the government or instrumentality receives a written notice of the failure from the requesting party. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person adversely affected by a final action or failure to act by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this section may, not later than 30 days after the action or failure to act, commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(f) Preemption.-- ``(1) In general.--If, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, the Commission determines that a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has permitted or imposed any statute, regulation, or legal requirement that violates or is inconsistent with this section, the Commission shall preempt the enforcement of such statute, regulation, or legal requirement to the extent necessary to correct such violation or inconsistency. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(2) When complete request considered received.--For the purposes of this section, a complete request shall be considered received on the date on which the requesting party submits to the government or instrumentality all information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(b) Placement, Construction, or Modification of Telecommunications Service Facilities.-- ``(1) Prohibition on unreasonable discrimination among providers of functionally equivalent services.--The regulation of the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility by any State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services. ``(B) Applicability.--The applicable timeframe under subparagraph (A) shall apply collectively to all proceedings required by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for the approval of the request. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(3) Deemed granted.-- ``(A) In general.--If a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has neither granted nor denied a complete request within the applicable timeframe under paragraph (2), the request shall be deemed granted on the date on which the government or instrumentality receives a written notice of the failure from the requesting party. ``(5) Fees.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or local government or instrumentality thereof may charge a fee that meets the requirements under subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) to consider a request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility; or ``(ii) for use of a right-of-way or a facility in a right-of-way owned or managed by the government or instrumentality for the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person adversely affected by a final action or failure to act by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this section may, not later than 30 days after the action or failure to act, commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. ``(2) Timing.--A court shall hear and decide an action described in paragraph (1) on an expedited basis. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(2) Timing.--Not later than 60 days after receiving a petition for preemption of the enforcement of a statute, regulation, or legal requirement as described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall grant or deny the petition. ``(g) Commercial Mobile Service Providers.--Nothing in this section shall affect the application of section 332(c)(3) to commercial mobile service providers. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(2) When complete request considered received.--For the purposes of this section, a complete request shall be considered received on the date on which the requesting party submits to the government or instrumentality all information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(D) Temporary waiver.--The Commission may temporarily waive the applicability of subparagraph (A) for not longer than a single 30-day period for any complete request upon a demonstration by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that the waiver would be consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity. ``(3) Deemed granted.-- ``(A) In general.--If a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has neither granted nor denied a complete request within the applicable timeframe under paragraph (2), the request shall be deemed granted on the date on which the government or instrumentality receives a written notice of the failure from the requesting party. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person adversely affected by a final action or failure to act by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this section may, not later than 30 days after the action or failure to act, commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(f) Preemption.-- ``(1) In general.--If, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, the Commission determines that a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has permitted or imposed any statute, regulation, or legal requirement that violates or is inconsistent with this section, the Commission shall preempt the enforcement of such statute, regulation, or legal requirement to the extent necessary to correct such violation or inconsistency. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(2) When complete request considered received.--For the purposes of this section, a complete request shall be considered received on the date on which the requesting party submits to the government or instrumentality all information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(b) Placement, Construction, or Modification of Telecommunications Service Facilities.-- ``(1) Prohibition on unreasonable discrimination among providers of functionally equivalent services.--The regulation of the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility by any State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services. ``(B) Applicability.--The applicable timeframe under subparagraph (A) shall apply collectively to all proceedings required by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for the approval of the request. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(3) Deemed granted.-- ``(A) In general.--If a State or local government or instrumentality thereof has neither granted nor denied a complete request within the applicable timeframe under paragraph (2), the request shall be deemed granted on the date on which the government or instrumentality receives a written notice of the failure from the requesting party. ``(5) Fees.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or local government or instrumentality thereof may charge a fee that meets the requirements under subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) to consider a request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility; or ``(ii) for use of a right-of-way or a facility in a right-of-way owned or managed by the government or instrumentality for the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person adversely affected by a final action or failure to act by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this section may, not later than 30 days after the action or failure to act, commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. ``(2) Timing.--A court shall hear and decide an action described in paragraph (1) on an expedited basis. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(2) Timing.--Not later than 60 days after receiving a petition for preemption of the enforcement of a statute, regulation, or legal requirement as described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall grant or deny the petition. ``(g) Commercial Mobile Service Providers.--Nothing in this section shall affect the application of section 332(c)(3) to commercial mobile service providers. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(2) When complete request considered received.--For the purposes of this section, a complete request shall be considered received on the date on which the requesting party submits to the government or instrumentality all information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(2) When complete request considered received.--For the purposes of this section, a complete request shall be considered received on the date on which the requesting party submits to the government or instrumentality all information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(5) Fees.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or local government or instrumentality thereof may charge a fee that meets the requirements under subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) to consider a request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility; or ``(ii) for use of a right-of-way or a facility in a right-of-way owned or managed by the government or instrumentality for the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(g) Commercial Mobile Service Providers.--Nothing in this section shall affect the application of section 332(c)(3) to commercial mobile service providers. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(h) Rural Markets.--It shall not be a violation of this section for a State to require a telecommunications carrier that seeks to provide telephone exchange service or exchange access in a service area served by a rural telephone company to meet the requirements in section 214(e)(1) for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier for that area before being permitted to provide such service. ``(2) When complete request considered received.--For the purposes of this section, a complete request shall be considered received on the date on which the requesting party submits to the government or instrumentality all information (including any form or other document) required by the government or instrumentality to be submitted for the request to be considered complete.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for telecommunications service facilities, and for other purposes. ``(C) No tolling.--A timeframe under subparagraph (A) may not be tolled by any moratorium, whether express or de facto, imposed by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof on the consideration of any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility. ``(5) Fees.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or local government or instrumentality thereof may charge a fee that meets the requirements under subparagraph (B)-- ``(i) to consider a request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility; or ``(ii) for use of a right-of-way or a facility in a right-of-way owned or managed by the government or instrumentality for the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility. ``(d) Preservation of State Regulatory Authority.--Nothing in this section shall affect the ability of a State to impose, on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis and consistent with section 254, requirements necessary to preserve and advance universal service, protect the public safety and welfare, ensure the continued quality of telecommunications services, and safeguard the rights of consumers. ``(g) Commercial Mobile Service Providers.--Nothing in this section shall affect the application of section 332(c)(3) to commercial mobile service providers. ``(j) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible support infrastructure.--The term `eligible support infrastructure' means infrastructure that supports or houses a facility for communication by wire (or is designed to and capable of supporting or housing such a facility) at the time when a complete request to a State or local government or instrumentality thereof for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility in or on the infrastructure is received by the government or instrumentality.

S.3224

Transportation and Public Works

Supply Chain Emergency Response Act This bill directs the Maritime Administration to establish a program to provide grants to certain owners of cargo vessels to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. To receive a grant, an owner of a cargo vessel shall submit documentation that such owner intends to reroute a cargo vessel and has the corresponding docking agreements. The bill allows states and localities to use COVID-19 relief funds for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels. Any marine terminal operator that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant who has rerouted a cargo vessel from such port due to the inability of such port to receive such vessel. Any individual who is a member of the Chinese Communist Party or any company owned, in whole or in part, by the Chinese Communist Party may not receive a grant under this bill.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Emergency Response Act''. SEC. 2. EMERGENCY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR REROUTING CARGO VESSELS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. (b) Grant Amount.--A grant provided under this section shall be in an amount equal to the cost of the toll fees at the Panama Canal. (c) Documentation Required.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator documentation that such eligible entity-- (1) had an agreement to dock a cargo vessel at a port along the western seaboard of the United States and intends to reroute such cargo vessel from such port through the Panama Canal to a port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States; and (2) has an agreement to dock such cargo vessel at such port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States. (d) Entities Ineligible for Grant.--Any individual who is a member of the Chinese Communist Party or any company owned, in whole or in part, by the Chinese Communist Party may not receive a grant under this section. (e) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term ``eligible entity'' means the owner of a cargo vessel who intends to reroute such cargo vessel from a port along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to a destination located in the United States. (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. SEC. 3. USE OF COVID RELIEF FUNDS TO OFFSET SHIPPING COSTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or unit of local government may use any unobligated funds made available to such State or unit of local government under the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels from the western seaboard of the United States to the eastern seaboard of the United States. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF PORT FEES. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel. SEC. 5. DEFINITION OF CARGO VESSEL. In this Act, the term ``cargo vessel'' has the meaning given such term in section 199.30 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). <all>

Supply Chain Emergency Response Act

A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes.

Supply Chain Emergency Response Act

Sen. Scott, Rick

R

FL

This bill directs the Maritime Administration to establish a program to provide grants to certain owners of cargo vessels to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. To receive a grant, an owner of a cargo vessel shall submit documentation that such owner intends to reroute a cargo vessel and has the corresponding docking agreements. The bill allows states and localities to use COVID-19 relief funds for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels. Any marine terminal operator that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant who has rerouted a cargo vessel from such port due to the inability of such port to receive such vessel. Any individual who is a member of the Chinese Communist Party or any company owned, in whole or in part, by the Chinese Communist Party may not receive a grant under this bill.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Emergency Response Act''. EMERGENCY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR REROUTING CARGO VESSELS. (b) Grant Amount.--A grant provided under this section shall be in an amount equal to the cost of the toll fees at the Panama Canal. (c) Documentation Required.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator documentation that such eligible entity-- (1) had an agreement to dock a cargo vessel at a port along the western seaboard of the United States and intends to reroute such cargo vessel from such port through the Panama Canal to a port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States; and (2) has an agreement to dock such cargo vessel at such port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States. (d) Entities Ineligible for Grant.--Any individual who is a member of the Chinese Communist Party or any company owned, in whole or in part, by the Chinese Communist Party may not receive a grant under this section. (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. 3. USE OF COVID RELIEF FUNDS TO OFFSET SHIPPING COSTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or unit of local government may use any unobligated funds made available to such State or unit of local government under the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels from the western seaboard of the United States to the eastern seaboard of the United States. 4. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF PORT FEES. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel. SEC. 5. DEFINITION OF CARGO VESSEL. In this Act, the term ``cargo vessel'' has the meaning given such term in section 199.30 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Emergency Response Act''. EMERGENCY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR REROUTING CARGO VESSELS. (c) Documentation Required.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator documentation that such eligible entity-- (1) had an agreement to dock a cargo vessel at a port along the western seaboard of the United States and intends to reroute such cargo vessel from such port through the Panama Canal to a port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States; and (2) has an agreement to dock such cargo vessel at such port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States. (d) Entities Ineligible for Grant.--Any individual who is a member of the Chinese Communist Party or any company owned, in whole or in part, by the Chinese Communist Party may not receive a grant under this section. (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. 3. USE OF COVID RELIEF FUNDS TO OFFSET SHIPPING COSTS. 4. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF PORT FEES. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel. SEC. 5. DEFINITION OF CARGO VESSEL. In this Act, the term ``cargo vessel'' has the meaning given such term in section 199.30 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Emergency Response Act''. SEC. 2. EMERGENCY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR REROUTING CARGO VESSELS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. (b) Grant Amount.--A grant provided under this section shall be in an amount equal to the cost of the toll fees at the Panama Canal. (c) Documentation Required.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator documentation that such eligible entity-- (1) had an agreement to dock a cargo vessel at a port along the western seaboard of the United States and intends to reroute such cargo vessel from such port through the Panama Canal to a port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States; and (2) has an agreement to dock such cargo vessel at such port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States. (d) Entities Ineligible for Grant.--Any individual who is a member of the Chinese Communist Party or any company owned, in whole or in part, by the Chinese Communist Party may not receive a grant under this section. (e) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term ``eligible entity'' means the owner of a cargo vessel who intends to reroute such cargo vessel from a port along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to a destination located in the United States. (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. SEC. 3. USE OF COVID RELIEF FUNDS TO OFFSET SHIPPING COSTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or unit of local government may use any unobligated funds made available to such State or unit of local government under the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels from the western seaboard of the United States to the eastern seaboard of the United States. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF PORT FEES. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel. SEC. 5. DEFINITION OF CARGO VESSEL. In this Act, the term ``cargo vessel'' has the meaning given such term in section 199.30 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Emergency Response Act''. SEC. 2. EMERGENCY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR REROUTING CARGO VESSELS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. (b) Grant Amount.--A grant provided under this section shall be in an amount equal to the cost of the toll fees at the Panama Canal. (c) Documentation Required.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator documentation that such eligible entity-- (1) had an agreement to dock a cargo vessel at a port along the western seaboard of the United States and intends to reroute such cargo vessel from such port through the Panama Canal to a port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States; and (2) has an agreement to dock such cargo vessel at such port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States. (d) Entities Ineligible for Grant.--Any individual who is a member of the Chinese Communist Party or any company owned, in whole or in part, by the Chinese Communist Party may not receive a grant under this section. (e) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term ``eligible entity'' means the owner of a cargo vessel who intends to reroute such cargo vessel from a port along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to a destination located in the United States. (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. SEC. 3. USE OF COVID RELIEF FUNDS TO OFFSET SHIPPING COSTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or unit of local government may use any unobligated funds made available to such State or unit of local government under the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels from the western seaboard of the United States to the eastern seaboard of the United States. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF PORT FEES. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel. SEC. 5. DEFINITION OF CARGO VESSEL. In this Act, the term ``cargo vessel'' has the meaning given such term in section 199.30 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( (c) Documentation Required.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator documentation that such eligible entity-- (1) had an agreement to dock a cargo vessel at a port along the western seaboard of the United States and intends to reroute such cargo vessel from such port through the Panama Canal to a port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States; and (2) has an agreement to dock such cargo vessel at such port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( e) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term ``eligible entity'' means the owner of a cargo vessel who intends to reroute such cargo vessel from a port along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to a destination located in the United States. ( Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or unit of local government may use any unobligated funds made available to such State or unit of local government under the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels from the western seaboard of the United States to the eastern seaboard of the United States. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( (c) Documentation Required.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator documentation that such eligible entity-- (1) had an agreement to dock a cargo vessel at a port along the western seaboard of the United States and intends to reroute such cargo vessel from such port through the Panama Canal to a port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States; and (2) has an agreement to dock such cargo vessel at such port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( e) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term ``eligible entity'' means the owner of a cargo vessel who intends to reroute such cargo vessel from a port along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to a destination located in the United States. ( Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or unit of local government may use any unobligated funds made available to such State or unit of local government under the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels from the western seaboard of the United States to the eastern seaboard of the United States. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( (c) Documentation Required.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator documentation that such eligible entity-- (1) had an agreement to dock a cargo vessel at a port along the western seaboard of the United States and intends to reroute such cargo vessel from such port through the Panama Canal to a port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States; and (2) has an agreement to dock such cargo vessel at such port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( e) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term ``eligible entity'' means the owner of a cargo vessel who intends to reroute such cargo vessel from a port along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to a destination located in the United States. ( Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or unit of local government may use any unobligated funds made available to such State or unit of local government under the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels from the western seaboard of the United States to the eastern seaboard of the United States. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( (c) Documentation Required.--To receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator documentation that such eligible entity-- (1) had an agreement to dock a cargo vessel at a port along the western seaboard of the United States and intends to reroute such cargo vessel from such port through the Panama Canal to a port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States; and (2) has an agreement to dock such cargo vessel at such port along the Gulf of Mexico or the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( e) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term ``eligible entity'' means the owner of a cargo vessel who intends to reroute such cargo vessel from a port along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to a destination located in the United States. ( Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or unit of local government may use any unobligated funds made available to such State or unit of local government under the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels from the western seaboard of the United States to the eastern seaboard of the United States. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( (f) Funding.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not more than $125,000,000 of the total amount of unobligated funds made available under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) may be used to carry out this section. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to owners of cargo vessels being rerouted from the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to cover toll costs associated with rerouting cargo vessels from ports along the western seaboard of the United States through the Panama Canal to ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard of the United States. ( ( ( Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State or unit of local government may use any unobligated funds made available to such State or unit of local government under the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) for costs related to rerouting cargo vessels from the western seaboard of the United States to the eastern seaboard of the United States. Any marine terminal operator (as defined in section 40102 of title 46, United States Code) that is located along the western seaboard of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, may not collect port fees from a recipient of a grant under section 2 that has rerouted a cargo vessel from such marine terminal operator due to the inability of such marine terminal operator to receive such vessel.

H.R.1049

Science, Technology, Communications

Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish an interagency strike force to increase specified agencies' prioritization of reviews for communications use authorizations on federal property. A communications use authorization is an easement, right-of-way, lease, license, or other authorization to locate or modify a communications facility on certain public land.

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act''. SEC. 2. STRIKE FORCE. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Communications facility.--The term ``communications facility'' includes-- (A) any infrastructure, including any transmitting device, tower, or support structure, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, associated with the licensed or permitted unlicensed wireless or wireline transmission of writings, signs, signals, data, images, pictures, and sounds of all kinds; and (B) any antenna or apparatus that-- (i) is designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency; (ii) is designed to be operated, or is operating, from a fixed location pursuant to authorization by the Commission or is using duly authorized devices that do not require individual licenses; and (iii) is added to a tower, building, or other structure. (4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. (5) Communications use authorization.--The term ``communications use authorization'' means an easement, right- of-way, lease, license, or other authorization to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land by the Department concerned for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of the covered land for communications use. (6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. (7) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. (9) Strike force.--The term ``Strike Force'' means the interagency strike force established in subsection (b)(1). (b) Strike Force.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department concerned, senior management of the Department concerned, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. (2) Duties.--In carrying out the prioritization under paragraph (1), the Strike Force shall-- (A) conduct periodic calls between members of the Strike Force relating to requests for communications use authorizations; and (B) monitor and facilitate accountability of the Department concerned and organizational units to meet objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations. (3) Members.--The Strike Force shall be composed of such representatives of Departments concerned as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate, in addition to-- (A) the Assistant Secretary; (B) a representative of the Department concerned; (C) senior management of the Department concerned; and (D) the head of each organizational unit. (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests. <all>

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations.

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations.

Rep. Duncan, Jeff

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SC

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish an interagency strike force to increase specified agencies' prioritization of reviews for communications use authorizations on federal property. A communications use authorization is an easement, right-of-way, lease, license, or other authorization to locate or modify a communications facility on certain public land.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act''. SEC. STRIKE FORCE. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Communications facility.--The term ``communications facility'' includes-- (A) any infrastructure, including any transmitting device, tower, or support structure, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, associated with the licensed or permitted unlicensed wireless or wireline transmission of writings, signs, signals, data, images, pictures, and sounds of all kinds; and (B) any antenna or apparatus that-- (i) is designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency; (ii) is designed to be operated, or is operating, from a fixed location pursuant to authorization by the Commission or is using duly authorized devices that do not require individual licenses; and (iii) is added to a tower, building, or other structure. (4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. (5) Communications use authorization.--The term ``communications use authorization'' means an easement, right- of-way, lease, license, or other authorization to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land by the Department concerned for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of the covered land for communications use. (7) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. (9) Strike force.--The term ``Strike Force'' means the interagency strike force established in subsection (b)(1). (2) Duties.--In carrying out the prioritization under paragraph (1), the Strike Force shall-- (A) conduct periodic calls between members of the Strike Force relating to requests for communications use authorizations; and (B) monitor and facilitate accountability of the Department concerned and organizational units to meet objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations. (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act''. SEC. STRIKE FORCE. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. (5) Communications use authorization.--The term ``communications use authorization'' means an easement, right- of-way, lease, license, or other authorization to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land by the Department concerned for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of the covered land for communications use. (7) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests.

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act''. SEC. 2. STRIKE FORCE. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Communications facility.--The term ``communications facility'' includes-- (A) any infrastructure, including any transmitting device, tower, or support structure, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, associated with the licensed or permitted unlicensed wireless or wireline transmission of writings, signs, signals, data, images, pictures, and sounds of all kinds; and (B) any antenna or apparatus that-- (i) is designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency; (ii) is designed to be operated, or is operating, from a fixed location pursuant to authorization by the Commission or is using duly authorized devices that do not require individual licenses; and (iii) is added to a tower, building, or other structure. (4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. (5) Communications use authorization.--The term ``communications use authorization'' means an easement, right- of-way, lease, license, or other authorization to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land by the Department concerned for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of the covered land for communications use. (6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. (7) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. (9) Strike force.--The term ``Strike Force'' means the interagency strike force established in subsection (b)(1). (b) Strike Force.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department concerned, senior management of the Department concerned, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. (2) Duties.--In carrying out the prioritization under paragraph (1), the Strike Force shall-- (A) conduct periodic calls between members of the Strike Force relating to requests for communications use authorizations; and (B) monitor and facilitate accountability of the Department concerned and organizational units to meet objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations. (3) Members.--The Strike Force shall be composed of such representatives of Departments concerned as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate, in addition to-- (A) the Assistant Secretary; (B) a representative of the Department concerned; (C) senior management of the Department concerned; and (D) the head of each organizational unit. (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests. <all>

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act''. SEC. 2. STRIKE FORCE. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Communications facility.--The term ``communications facility'' includes-- (A) any infrastructure, including any transmitting device, tower, or support structure, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, associated with the licensed or permitted unlicensed wireless or wireline transmission of writings, signs, signals, data, images, pictures, and sounds of all kinds; and (B) any antenna or apparatus that-- (i) is designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency; (ii) is designed to be operated, or is operating, from a fixed location pursuant to authorization by the Commission or is using duly authorized devices that do not require individual licenses; and (iii) is added to a tower, building, or other structure. (4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. (5) Communications use authorization.--The term ``communications use authorization'' means an easement, right- of-way, lease, license, or other authorization to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land by the Department concerned for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of the covered land for communications use. (6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. (7) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. (9) Strike force.--The term ``Strike Force'' means the interagency strike force established in subsection (b)(1). (b) Strike Force.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department concerned, senior management of the Department concerned, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. (2) Duties.--In carrying out the prioritization under paragraph (1), the Strike Force shall-- (A) conduct periodic calls between members of the Strike Force relating to requests for communications use authorizations; and (B) monitor and facilitate accountability of the Department concerned and organizational units to meet objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations. (3) Members.--The Strike Force shall be composed of such representatives of Departments concerned as the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate, in addition to-- (A) the Assistant Secretary; (B) a representative of the Department concerned; (C) senior management of the Department concerned; and (D) the head of each organizational unit. (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests. <all>

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. ( 4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. ( 6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. ( 2) Duties.--In carrying out the prioritization under paragraph (1), the Strike Force shall-- (A) conduct periodic calls between members of the Strike Force relating to requests for communications use authorizations; and (B) monitor and facilitate accountability of the Department concerned and organizational units to meet objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations. ( (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests.

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. 2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( b) Strike Force.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department concerned, senior management of the Department concerned, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. (

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. 2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( b) Strike Force.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department concerned, senior management of the Department concerned, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. (

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. ( 4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. ( 6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. ( 2) Duties.--In carrying out the prioritization under paragraph (1), the Strike Force shall-- (A) conduct periodic calls between members of the Strike Force relating to requests for communications use authorizations; and (B) monitor and facilitate accountability of the Department concerned and organizational units to meet objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations. ( (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests.

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. 2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( b) Strike Force.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department concerned, senior management of the Department concerned, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. (

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. ( 4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. ( 6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. ( 2) Duties.--In carrying out the prioritization under paragraph (1), the Strike Force shall-- (A) conduct periodic calls between members of the Strike Force relating to requests for communications use authorizations; and (B) monitor and facilitate accountability of the Department concerned and organizational units to meet objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations. ( (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests.

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. 2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( b) Strike Force.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department concerned, senior management of the Department concerned, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. (

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. ( 4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. ( 6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. ( 2) Duties.--In carrying out the prioritization under paragraph (1), the Strike Force shall-- (A) conduct periodic calls between members of the Strike Force relating to requests for communications use authorizations; and (B) monitor and facilitate accountability of the Department concerned and organizational units to meet objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations. ( (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests.

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. 2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( (6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( b) Strike Force.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department concerned, senior management of the Department concerned, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. (

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. ( 4) Communications use.--The term ``communications use'' means the placement and operation of a communications facility. ( 6) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) National Forest System land. ( (8) Organization unit.--The term ``organizational unit'' means-- (A) with respect to public land administered by the Secretary of the Interior-- (i) a State office; (ii) a district office; or (iii) a field office; and (B) within the Forest Service-- (i) a regional office; (ii) the headquarters; (iii) a management unit; or (iv) a ranger district office. ( 2) Duties.--In carrying out the prioritization under paragraph (1), the Strike Force shall-- (A) conduct periodic calls between members of the Strike Force relating to requests for communications use authorizations; and (B) monitor and facilitate accountability of the Department concerned and organizational units to meet objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations. ( (4) Report to congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Strike Force shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the effectiveness of the Strike Force in increasing the prioritization of reviews for communications use authorization requests.

H.R.1743

International Affairs

Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on the contributions of allies to the common defense. Specifically, DOD must report on (1) the defense spending and military activities of certain countries with cooperative defense agreements with the United States, (2) whether a country places limits on the use of funds contributed to the common defense, and (3) any U.S. actions to minimize such limitations. The report shall cover each North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member state, each Gulf Cooperation Council member state, each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), and other specified countries.

To require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDING; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Finding.--Congress finds that section 1003 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-525; 63 Stat. 2241)-- (1) expresses the sense of Congress that, due to threats that are ever-changing, Congress must be informed with respect to allied contributions to the common defense to properly assess the readiness of the United States and the countries described in section 3(b) for threats; and (2) requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an annual report on the contributions of allies to the common defense. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the threats facing the United States-- (A) extend beyond the global war on terror; and (B) include near-peer threats; and (2) the President should seek from each country described in section 3(b) acceptance of international security responsibilities and agreements to make contributions to the common defense in accordance with the collective defense agreements or treaties to which such country is a party. SEC. 3. REPORTS ON ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMON DEFENSE. (a) In General.--Not later than March 1 each year, the Secretary, in coordination with the heads of other Federal agencies, as the Secretary determines to be necessary, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing a description of-- (1) the annual defense spending by each country described in subsection (b), including available data on nominal budget figures and defense spending as a percentage of the gross domestic products of each such country for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted; (2) the activities of each such country to contribute to military or stability operations in which the Armed Forces of the United States are a participant or may be called upon in accordance with a cooperative defense agreement to which the United States is a party; (3) any limitations placed by any such country on the use of such contributions; and (4) any actions undertaken by the United States or by other countries to minimize such limitations. (b) Countries Described.--The countries described in this subsection are the following: (1) Each member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (2) Each member state of the Gulf Cooperation Council. (3) Each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), done at Rio de Janeiro September 2, 1947, and entered into force December 3, 1948 (TIAS 1838). (4) Australia. (5) Japan. (6) New Zealand. (7) The Philippines. (8) South Korea. (9) Thailand. (c) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (d) Availability.--A report submitted under subsection (a) shall be made available on request to any Member of Congress. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense. <all>

Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2021

To require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes.

Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2021

Rep. Green, Mark E.

R

TN

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on the contributions of allies to the common defense. Specifically, DOD must report on (1) the defense spending and military activities of certain countries with cooperative defense agreements with the United States, (2) whether a country places limits on the use of funds contributed to the common defense, and (3) any U.S. actions to minimize such limitations. The report shall cover each North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member state, each Gulf Cooperation Council member state, each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), and other specified countries.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2021''. 2. FINDING; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Finding.--Congress finds that section 1003 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-525; 63 Stat. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the threats facing the United States-- (A) extend beyond the global war on terror; and (B) include near-peer threats; and (2) the President should seek from each country described in section 3(b) acceptance of international security responsibilities and agreements to make contributions to the common defense in accordance with the collective defense agreements or treaties to which such country is a party. 3. REPORTS ON ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMON DEFENSE. (a) In General.--Not later than March 1 each year, the Secretary, in coordination with the heads of other Federal agencies, as the Secretary determines to be necessary, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing a description of-- (1) the annual defense spending by each country described in subsection (b), including available data on nominal budget figures and defense spending as a percentage of the gross domestic products of each such country for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted; (2) the activities of each such country to contribute to military or stability operations in which the Armed Forces of the United States are a participant or may be called upon in accordance with a cooperative defense agreement to which the United States is a party; (3) any limitations placed by any such country on the use of such contributions; and (4) any actions undertaken by the United States or by other countries to minimize such limitations. (b) Countries Described.--The countries described in this subsection are the following: (1) Each member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (2) Each member state of the Gulf Cooperation Council. (3) Each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), done at Rio de Janeiro September 2, 1947, and entered into force December 3, 1948 (TIAS 1838). (4) Australia. (5) Japan. (6) New Zealand. (7) The Philippines. (8) South Korea. (9) Thailand. (c) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDING; SENSE OF CONGRESS. 3. REPORTS ON ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMON DEFENSE. (a) In General.--Not later than March 1 each year, the Secretary, in coordination with the heads of other Federal agencies, as the Secretary determines to be necessary, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing a description of-- (1) the annual defense spending by each country described in subsection (b), including available data on nominal budget figures and defense spending as a percentage of the gross domestic products of each such country for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted; (2) the activities of each such country to contribute to military or stability operations in which the Armed Forces of the United States are a participant or may be called upon in accordance with a cooperative defense agreement to which the United States is a party; (3) any limitations placed by any such country on the use of such contributions; and (4) any actions undertaken by the United States or by other countries to minimize such limitations. (b) Countries Described.--The countries described in this subsection are the following: (1) Each member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (3) Each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), done at Rio de Janeiro September 2, 1947, and entered into force December 3, 1948 (TIAS 1838). (5) Japan. (6) New Zealand. (7) The Philippines. (8) South Korea. (9) Thailand. (c) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.

To require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDING; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Finding.--Congress finds that section 1003 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-525; 63 Stat. 2241)-- (1) expresses the sense of Congress that, due to threats that are ever-changing, Congress must be informed with respect to allied contributions to the common defense to properly assess the readiness of the United States and the countries described in section 3(b) for threats; and (2) requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an annual report on the contributions of allies to the common defense. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the threats facing the United States-- (A) extend beyond the global war on terror; and (B) include near-peer threats; and (2) the President should seek from each country described in section 3(b) acceptance of international security responsibilities and agreements to make contributions to the common defense in accordance with the collective defense agreements or treaties to which such country is a party. SEC. 3. REPORTS ON ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMON DEFENSE. (a) In General.--Not later than March 1 each year, the Secretary, in coordination with the heads of other Federal agencies, as the Secretary determines to be necessary, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing a description of-- (1) the annual defense spending by each country described in subsection (b), including available data on nominal budget figures and defense spending as a percentage of the gross domestic products of each such country for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted; (2) the activities of each such country to contribute to military or stability operations in which the Armed Forces of the United States are a participant or may be called upon in accordance with a cooperative defense agreement to which the United States is a party; (3) any limitations placed by any such country on the use of such contributions; and (4) any actions undertaken by the United States or by other countries to minimize such limitations. (b) Countries Described.--The countries described in this subsection are the following: (1) Each member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (2) Each member state of the Gulf Cooperation Council. (3) Each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), done at Rio de Janeiro September 2, 1947, and entered into force December 3, 1948 (TIAS 1838). (4) Australia. (5) Japan. (6) New Zealand. (7) The Philippines. (8) South Korea. (9) Thailand. (c) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (d) Availability.--A report submitted under subsection (a) shall be made available on request to any Member of Congress. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense. <all>

To require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDING; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Finding.--Congress finds that section 1003 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98-525; 63 Stat. 2241)-- (1) expresses the sense of Congress that, due to threats that are ever-changing, Congress must be informed with respect to allied contributions to the common defense to properly assess the readiness of the United States and the countries described in section 3(b) for threats; and (2) requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an annual report on the contributions of allies to the common defense. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the threats facing the United States-- (A) extend beyond the global war on terror; and (B) include near-peer threats; and (2) the President should seek from each country described in section 3(b) acceptance of international security responsibilities and agreements to make contributions to the common defense in accordance with the collective defense agreements or treaties to which such country is a party. SEC. 3. REPORTS ON ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMON DEFENSE. (a) In General.--Not later than March 1 each year, the Secretary, in coordination with the heads of other Federal agencies, as the Secretary determines to be necessary, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing a description of-- (1) the annual defense spending by each country described in subsection (b), including available data on nominal budget figures and defense spending as a percentage of the gross domestic products of each such country for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted; (2) the activities of each such country to contribute to military or stability operations in which the Armed Forces of the United States are a participant or may be called upon in accordance with a cooperative defense agreement to which the United States is a party; (3) any limitations placed by any such country on the use of such contributions; and (4) any actions undertaken by the United States or by other countries to minimize such limitations. (b) Countries Described.--The countries described in this subsection are the following: (1) Each member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (2) Each member state of the Gulf Cooperation Council. (3) Each country party to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (Rio Treaty), done at Rio de Janeiro September 2, 1947, and entered into force December 3, 1948 (TIAS 1838). (4) Australia. (5) Japan. (6) New Zealand. (7) The Philippines. (8) South Korea. (9) Thailand. (c) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (d) Availability.--A report submitted under subsection (a) shall be made available on request to any Member of Congress. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense. <all>

To require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes. 2241)-- (1) expresses the sense of Congress that, due to threats that are ever-changing, Congress must be informed with respect to allied contributions to the common defense to properly assess the readiness of the United States and the countries described in section 3(b) for threats; and (2) requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress an annual report on the contributions of allies to the common defense. ( b) Countries Described.--The countries described in this subsection are the following: (1) Each member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. ( 2) Each member state of the Gulf Cooperation Council. ( (c) Form.--Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. ( In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (

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H.R.1905

Health

Animals for Regulatory Fairness Act of 2021 or the AARF Act of 2021 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to allow an applicant for approval to market a new drug to use a non-animal test to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the drug if the non-animal test satisfies all other applicable requirements.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and 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 ``Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness Act of 2021'' or the ``AARF Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . . . can also be used . . . . The use of any of these approaches can reduce overall animal use in drug development''; (6) the FDA writes that alternatives to animal testing, ``may help bring FDA-regulated products to market faster, with improved efficacy, or prevent products with increased toxicological risk from reaching the market. Also critical is the potential for these advances to replace, reduce, and/or refine animal testing''; (7) pharmaceutical companies are reducing animal testing by investing in the development and use of alternative methods, which studies show are often more effective and efficient than traditional animal use; (8) the FDA states, ``FDA encourages sponsors to consult with us if they wish to use a non-animal testing method they believe is suitable, adequate, validated, and feasible''; and (9) in some cases, drug manufacturers and sponsors have not been allowed by the FDA to use alternatives to animal testing to fulfill regulatory requirements, despite the FDA's support for this technology in its industry guidance document. SEC. 3. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''. <all>

Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

AARF Act of 2021 Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness Act of 2021

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F.

D

PA

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to allow an applicant for approval to market a new drug to use a non-animal test to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the drug if the non-animal test satisfies all other applicable requirements.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness Act of 2021'' or the ``AARF Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . can also be used . The use of any of these approaches can reduce overall animal use in drug development''; (6) the FDA writes that alternatives to animal testing, ``may help bring FDA-regulated products to market faster, with improved efficacy, or prevent products with increased toxicological risk from reaching the market. Also critical is the potential for these advances to replace, reduce, and/or refine animal testing''; (7) pharmaceutical companies are reducing animal testing by investing in the development and use of alternative methods, which studies show are often more effective and efficient than traditional animal use; (8) the FDA states, ``FDA encourages sponsors to consult with us if they wish to use a non-animal testing method they believe is suitable, adequate, validated, and feasible''; and (9) in some cases, drug manufacturers and sponsors have not been allowed by the FDA to use alternatives to animal testing to fulfill regulatory requirements, despite the FDA's support for this technology in its industry guidance document. SEC. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and 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 ``Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness Act of 2021'' or the ``AARF Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . can also be used . The use of any of these approaches can reduce overall animal use in drug development''; (6) the FDA writes that alternatives to animal testing, ``may help bring FDA-regulated products to market faster, with improved efficacy, or prevent products with increased toxicological risk from reaching the market. SEC. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and 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 ``Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness Act of 2021'' or the ``AARF Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . . . can also be used . . . . The use of any of these approaches can reduce overall animal use in drug development''; (6) the FDA writes that alternatives to animal testing, ``may help bring FDA-regulated products to market faster, with improved efficacy, or prevent products with increased toxicological risk from reaching the market. Also critical is the potential for these advances to replace, reduce, and/or refine animal testing''; (7) pharmaceutical companies are reducing animal testing by investing in the development and use of alternative methods, which studies show are often more effective and efficient than traditional animal use; (8) the FDA states, ``FDA encourages sponsors to consult with us if they wish to use a non-animal testing method they believe is suitable, adequate, validated, and feasible''; and (9) in some cases, drug manufacturers and sponsors have not been allowed by the FDA to use alternatives to animal testing to fulfill regulatory requirements, despite the FDA's support for this technology in its industry guidance document. SEC. 3. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and 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 ``Alternatives to Animals for Regulatory Fairness Act of 2021'' or the ``AARF Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . . . can also be used . . . . The use of any of these approaches can reduce overall animal use in drug development''; (6) the FDA writes that alternatives to animal testing, ``may help bring FDA-regulated products to market faster, with improved efficacy, or prevent products with increased toxicological risk from reaching the market. Also critical is the potential for these advances to replace, reduce, and/or refine animal testing''; (7) pharmaceutical companies are reducing animal testing by investing in the development and use of alternative methods, which studies show are often more effective and efficient than traditional animal use; (8) the FDA states, ``FDA encourages sponsors to consult with us if they wish to use a non-animal testing method they believe is suitable, adequate, validated, and feasible''; and (9) in some cases, drug manufacturers and sponsors have not been allowed by the FDA to use alternatives to animal testing to fulfill regulatory requirements, despite the FDA's support for this technology in its industry guidance document. SEC. 3. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . . . ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . . . ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . . . ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . . . ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. The Congress finds that-- (1) the Food and Drug Administration (in this section referred to as the ``FDA'') often requires pharmaceutical companies to conduct or commission testing on dogs and other animals to assess the safety or effectiveness of new drugs, even though such testing is inefficient, expensive, and ineffective; (2) the National Institutes of Health states, ``Approximately 30 percent of promising medications have failed in human clinical trials because they are found to be toxic despite promising preclinical studies in animal models. About 60 percent of candidate drugs fail due to lack of efficacy''; (3) current FDA nonbinding pharmaceutical testing guidelines support the use of alternatives to animal testing to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of drug development; (4) current FDA drug testing guidance for the pharmaceutical industry states, ``consideration should be given to use of new in vitro alternative methods for safety evaluation''; (5) the FDA's drug testing guidance for industry additionally states, ``alternative approaches . . . ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL TESTS. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(z) Alternatives to Animal Tests.--The Secretary shall allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug under this section if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.''.

S.4436

Immigration

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for (1) coordinating operations between federal, state, local, and tribal agencies as needed; and (2) coordinating and supporting border operations, including detecting criminal activity, including activity related to transnational criminal organizations and illegal border crossings.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Centers.--The term ``Centers'' means the Joint Operations Centers established under section 3(a). (2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Homeland Security. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not less than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (2) Coordinating operations across participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed, including ground, air, and sea or amphibious operations. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate. <all>

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022

A bill to establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine

D

NV

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for (1) coordinating operations between federal, state, local, and tribal agencies as needed; and (2) coordinating and supporting border operations, including detecting criminal activity, including activity related to transnational criminal organizations and illegal border crossings.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (2) Coordinating operations across participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed, including ground, air, and sea or amphibious operations. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Centers.--The term ``Centers'' means the Joint Operations Centers established under section 3(a). (2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Homeland Security. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not less than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (2) Coordinating operations across participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed, including ground, air, and sea or amphibious operations. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate. <all>

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Centers.--The term ``Centers'' means the Joint Operations Centers established under section 3(a). (2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Homeland Security. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not less than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (2) Coordinating operations across participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed, including ground, air, and sea or amphibious operations. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate. <all>

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. ( (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. ( c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not less than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. ( d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not less than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. ( d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. ( (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. ( c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not less than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. ( d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. ( (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. ( c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not less than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. ( d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. ( (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. ( c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not less than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. ( d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. 4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. ( (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. ( c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (

H.R.2180

Armed Forces and National Security

Redirecting Resources to the Border Act This bill addresses the relocation of personnel and fencing deployed in the National Capital Region in response to the January 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol building and grounds. Specifically, the bill requires all fencing installed in response to the attacks to be relocated to the southern land border of the United States. The Department of Defense must reassign National Guard members who were deployed in response to the attacks to the National Capital Region on or after January 6, 2021, to the southern land border of the United States to assist U.S. Customs and Border patrol.

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border 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 ``Redirecting Resources to the Border Act''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF FENCING AROUND THE CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS; REASSIGNMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION. (a) Fencing.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, all covered fencing shall be relocated to the southern land border of the United States. (b) National Guard.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall reassign covered members to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection in securing the southern land border of the United States. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. (3) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region-- (A) on or after January 6, 2021; and (B) to perform covered duty. (4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

Redirecting Resources to the Border Act

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States.

Redirecting Resources to the Border Act

Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr.

R

TX

This bill addresses the relocation of personnel and fencing deployed in the National Capital Region in response to the January 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol building and grounds. Specifically, the bill requires all fencing installed in response to the attacks to be relocated to the southern land border of the United States. The Department of Defense must reassign National Guard members who were deployed in response to the attacks to the National Capital Region on or after January 6, 2021, to the southern land border of the United States to assist U.S. Customs and Border patrol.

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border 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 ``Redirecting Resources to the Border Act''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF FENCING AROUND THE CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS; REASSIGNMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION. (a) Fencing.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, all covered fencing shall be relocated to the southern land border of the United States. (b) National Guard.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall reassign covered members to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection in securing the southern land border of the United States. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. (3) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region-- (A) on or after January 6, 2021; and (B) to perform covered duty. (4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border 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 ``Redirecting Resources to the Border Act''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF FENCING AROUND THE CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS; REASSIGNMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION. (a) Fencing.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, all covered fencing shall be relocated to the southern land border of the United States. (b) National Guard.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall reassign covered members to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection in securing the southern land border of the United States. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. (3) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region-- (A) on or after January 6, 2021; and (B) to perform covered duty. (4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border 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 ``Redirecting Resources to the Border Act''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF FENCING AROUND THE CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS; REASSIGNMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION. (a) Fencing.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, all covered fencing shall be relocated to the southern land border of the United States. (b) National Guard.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall reassign covered members to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection in securing the southern land border of the United States. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. (3) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region-- (A) on or after January 6, 2021; and (B) to perform covered duty. (4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border 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 ``Redirecting Resources to the Border Act''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF FENCING AROUND THE CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL GROUNDS; REASSIGNMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION. (a) Fencing.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, all covered fencing shall be relocated to the southern land border of the United States. (b) National Guard.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall reassign covered members to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection in securing the southern land border of the United States. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. (3) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region-- (A) on or after January 6, 2021; and (B) to perform covered duty. (4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. ( 4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code.

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. ( 4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code.

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. ( 4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code.

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. ( 4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code.

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (

To relocate fencing around the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to reassign members of the National Guard deployed to the National Capital Region to the southern land border of the United States. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered duty'' means duty performed-- (A) in the National Capital Region; and (B) in support of the mission in response to the attacks on January 6, 2021, on the Capitol Buildings and the United States Capitol Grounds (described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code). (2) The term ``covered fencing'' means fencing installed on or after January 6, 2021, around-- (A) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (B) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. ( 4) The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given that term in section 2674 of title 10, United States Code.

H.R.7512

Health

Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act This bill prohibits the sale of health insurance coverage arrangements that are exempt from the federal health insurance requirements unless the individual purchasing the arrangement is enrolled in a plan that provides minimum essential coverage. Further, excepted benefits must be paid without regard to the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFYING EXCEPTED BENEFITS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PLANS. (a) Public Health Service Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefit.--Section 2722(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 21(c)(2)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``sponsor.'' and inserting ``sponsor, or with respect to individual coverage, under any health insurance coverage maintained by the same health insurance issuer.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to an individual enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 91(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 733(c) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191b(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (c) Internal Revenue Code.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 9831(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f)), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii)) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 9832(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date. <all>

Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage.

Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act

Rep. Hayes, Jahana

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This bill prohibits the sale of health insurance coverage arrangements that are exempt from the federal health insurance requirements unless the individual purchasing the arrangement is enrolled in a plan that provides minimum essential coverage. Further, excepted benefits must be paid without regard to the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFYING EXCEPTED BENEFITS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PLANS. (a) Public Health Service Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefit.--Section 2722(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 21(c)(2)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``sponsor.'' and inserting ``sponsor, or with respect to individual coverage, under any health insurance coverage maintained by the same health insurance issuer. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 733(c) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191b(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such 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 ``Protecting Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFYING EXCEPTED BENEFITS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PLANS. 300gg- 21(c)(2)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``sponsor.'' and inserting ``sponsor, or with respect to individual coverage, under any health insurance coverage maintained by the same health insurance issuer. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. 1191b(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFYING EXCEPTED BENEFITS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PLANS. (a) Public Health Service Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefit.--Section 2722(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 21(c)(2)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``sponsor.'' and inserting ``sponsor, or with respect to individual coverage, under any health insurance coverage maintained by the same health insurance issuer. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 91(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 733(c) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191b(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (c) Internal Revenue Code.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 9831(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f)), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii)) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 9832(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Patients from Deceptive Health Plans Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFYING EXCEPTED BENEFITS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PLANS. (a) Public Health Service Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefit.--Section 2722(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 21(c)(2)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``sponsor.'' and inserting ``sponsor, or with respect to individual coverage, under any health insurance coverage maintained by the same health insurance issuer.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to an individual enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 91(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 733(c) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191b(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (c) Internal Revenue Code.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 9831(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f)), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii)) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 9832(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date. <all>

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to an individual enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( 2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 733(c) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191b(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f)), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii)) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. 2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 91(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 9832(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. 2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 91(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 9832(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to an individual enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( 2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 733(c) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191b(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f)), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii)) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. 2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 91(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 9832(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to an individual enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( 2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 733(c) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191b(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f)), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii)) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. 2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 91(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 9832(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f)), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii)) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. 2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 2791(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg- 91(c)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( (2) Modification of certain excepted benefits.--Section 9832(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``accident'' and all that follows through ``combination thereof'', and inserting ``disability income insurance''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Coverage only for accident.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit enrollment in coverage for excepted benefits to individuals enrolled in a health plan providing minimum essential coverage. b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act.-- (1) Additional requirements for excepted benefits.--Section 732(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1191a(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Such benefits are paid without regard to, and do not vary based on, the severity of the illness, injury, diagnosis, or other characteristics related to treatment for which such benefits are paid. ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of such Code) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( ``(E) With respect to such benefits, the separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance is provided only to a participant or beneficiary enrolled in minimum essential coverage (as defined in section 5000A(f)), and such minimum essential coverage's share of the total allowed costs (as determined for purposes of section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii)) of benefits provided under such minimum essential coverage is greater than or equal to 60 percent of such costs.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning January 1, 2023, and shall apply with respect to policies issued, sold, or renewed on or after such date.

H.R.1159

Crime and Law Enforcement

Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2021 This bill requires a state or local government that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques and require law enforcement to use such techniques. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to comply with the training requirement. DOJ must reduce by 15% the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to require law enforcement officers to use de-escalation techniques.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TRAINING ON DE-ESCALATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq.), the State or unit of local government shall require that all individuals enrolled in an academy of a law enforcement agency of the State or unit of local government and all law enforcement officers of the State or unit of local government fulfill a training session on de- escalation techniques each fiscal year, including-- (1) the use of alternative non-lethal methods of applying force and techniques that prevent the officer from escalating any situation where force is likely to be used; (2) verbal and physical tactics to minimize the need for the use of force, with an emphasis on communication, negotiation, de-escalation techniques, providing the time needed to resolve the incident safely for everyone; (3) the use of the lowest level of force that is a possible and safe response to an identified threat, then re-evaluating the threat as it progresses; (4) techniques that provide all officers with awareness and recognition of mental health and substance abuse issues with an emphasis on communication strategies, training officers simultaneously in teams on de-escalation and use of force to improve group dynamics and diminish excessive use of force during critical incidents; (5) principles of using distance, cover, and time when approaching and managing critical incidents, and elimination of the use of concepts like the ``21-foot rule'' and ``drawing a line in the sand'' in favor of using distance and cover to create a ``reaction gap''; (6) crisis intervention strategies to appropriately identify and respond to individuals suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues, with an emphasis on de- escalation tactics and promoting effective communication; and (7) other evidence-based approaches, found to be appropriate by the Attorney General, that enhance de-escalation skills and tactics, such as the Critical Decision-Making Model and scenario-based trainings. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. (b) Scenario-Based Training.--Training described in subsection (a) shall be conducted with an emphasis on training that employs theories of de-escalation techniques and applies them to practical on-the-job scenarios that regularly face law enforcement officers. (c) Cross-Training.--To the extent practicable, principles of training as described in subsection (a) shall be applied to other training conducted at the academy. (d) Compliance and Ineligibility.-- (1) Compliance date.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of this Act, each State or unit of local government receiving a grant shall comply with subsection (a), except that the Attorney General may grant an additional 6 months to a State or unit of local government that is making good faith efforts to comply with such subsection. (2) Ineligibility for funds.--For any fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in paragraph (1), a State or unit of local government that fails to comply with subsection (a), shall, at the discretion of the Attorney General, be subject to not more than a 20-percent reduction of the funds that would otherwise be allocated for that fiscal year to the State or unit of local government under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq.), whether characterized as the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs, the Local Government Law Enforcement Block Grants Program, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, or otherwise. (e) Reallocation.--Amounts not allocated under a program referred to in subsection (b)(2) to a State or unit of local government for failure to fully comply with subsection (a) shall be reallocated under that program to States and units of local government that have not failed to comply with such subsection. (f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall regularly update this list as needed and shall publish the list to the public on a yearly basis. SEC. 3. DATA COLLECTION. The Attorney General shall collect data on efforts undertaken by Federal fund recipients to enhance de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. SEC. 4. AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO USE DE-ESCALATION TACTICS WHEN AVAILABLE. (a) In General.--In the case of a State or unit of local government that received a grant award under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq.), if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. (b) Reallocation.--Amounts not allocated under a program referred to in subsection (a) to a State or unit of local government for failure to be in compliance with this section shall be reallocated under that program to States and units of local government that are in compliance with this section. SEC. 5. ATTORNEY GENERAL GUIDANCE. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance, for the benefit of States and units of local government, on compliance with the requirements of this Act. <all>

Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2021

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes.

Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2021

Rep. Moore, Gwen

D

WI

This bill requires a state or local government that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on de-escalation techniques and require law enforcement to use such techniques. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to comply with the training requirement. DOJ must reduce by 15% the JAG allocation of a state or local government that fails to require law enforcement officers to use de-escalation techniques.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and 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. TRAINING ON DE-ESCALATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. (b) Scenario-Based Training.--Training described in subsection (a) shall be conducted with an emphasis on training that employs theories of de-escalation techniques and applies them to practical on-the-job scenarios that regularly face law enforcement officers. (d) Compliance and Ineligibility.-- (1) Compliance date.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of this Act, each State or unit of local government receiving a grant shall comply with subsection (a), except that the Attorney General may grant an additional 6 months to a State or unit of local government that is making good faith efforts to comply with such subsection. (f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. 3. DATA COLLECTION. 4. AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO USE DE-ESCALATION TACTICS WHEN AVAILABLE. 3750 et seq. SEC. 5.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and 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. TRAINING ON DE-ESCALATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. (b) Scenario-Based Training.--Training described in subsection (a) shall be conducted with an emphasis on training that employs theories of de-escalation techniques and applies them to practical on-the-job scenarios that regularly face law enforcement officers. (d) Compliance and Ineligibility.-- (1) Compliance date.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of this Act, each State or unit of local government receiving a grant shall comply with subsection (a), except that the Attorney General may grant an additional 6 months to a State or unit of local government that is making good faith efforts to comply with such subsection. (f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. 3. DATA COLLECTION. 4. AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO USE DE-ESCALATION TACTICS WHEN AVAILABLE. 3750 et seq. SEC. 5.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2021''. 2. TRAINING ON DE-ESCALATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. ), the State or unit of local government shall require that all individuals enrolled in an academy of a law enforcement agency of the State or unit of local government and all law enforcement officers of the State or unit of local government fulfill a training session on de- escalation techniques each fiscal year, including-- (1) the use of alternative non-lethal methods of applying force and techniques that prevent the officer from escalating any situation where force is likely to be used; (2) verbal and physical tactics to minimize the need for the use of force, with an emphasis on communication, negotiation, de-escalation techniques, providing the time needed to resolve the incident safely for everyone; (3) the use of the lowest level of force that is a possible and safe response to an identified threat, then re-evaluating the threat as it progresses; (4) techniques that provide all officers with awareness and recognition of mental health and substance abuse issues with an emphasis on communication strategies, training officers simultaneously in teams on de-escalation and use of force to improve group dynamics and diminish excessive use of force during critical incidents; (5) principles of using distance, cover, and time when approaching and managing critical incidents, and elimination of the use of concepts like the ``21-foot rule'' and ``drawing a line in the sand'' in favor of using distance and cover to create a ``reaction gap''; (6) crisis intervention strategies to appropriately identify and respond to individuals suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues, with an emphasis on de- escalation tactics and promoting effective communication; and (7) other evidence-based approaches, found to be appropriate by the Attorney General, that enhance de-escalation skills and tactics, such as the Critical Decision-Making Model and scenario-based trainings. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. (b) Scenario-Based Training.--Training described in subsection (a) shall be conducted with an emphasis on training that employs theories of de-escalation techniques and applies them to practical on-the-job scenarios that regularly face law enforcement officers. (d) Compliance and Ineligibility.-- (1) Compliance date.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of this Act, each State or unit of local government receiving a grant shall comply with subsection (a), except that the Attorney General may grant an additional 6 months to a State or unit of local government that is making good faith efforts to comply with such subsection. (f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. 3. DATA COLLECTION. 4. AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO USE DE-ESCALATION TACTICS WHEN AVAILABLE. 3750 et seq. SEC. 5. ATTORNEY GENERAL GUIDANCE.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2021''. 2. TRAINING ON DE-ESCALATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. ), the State or unit of local government shall require that all individuals enrolled in an academy of a law enforcement agency of the State or unit of local government and all law enforcement officers of the State or unit of local government fulfill a training session on de- escalation techniques each fiscal year, including-- (1) the use of alternative non-lethal methods of applying force and techniques that prevent the officer from escalating any situation where force is likely to be used; (2) verbal and physical tactics to minimize the need for the use of force, with an emphasis on communication, negotiation, de-escalation techniques, providing the time needed to resolve the incident safely for everyone; (3) the use of the lowest level of force that is a possible and safe response to an identified threat, then re-evaluating the threat as it progresses; (4) techniques that provide all officers with awareness and recognition of mental health and substance abuse issues with an emphasis on communication strategies, training officers simultaneously in teams on de-escalation and use of force to improve group dynamics and diminish excessive use of force during critical incidents; (5) principles of using distance, cover, and time when approaching and managing critical incidents, and elimination of the use of concepts like the ``21-foot rule'' and ``drawing a line in the sand'' in favor of using distance and cover to create a ``reaction gap''; (6) crisis intervention strategies to appropriately identify and respond to individuals suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues, with an emphasis on de- escalation tactics and promoting effective communication; and (7) other evidence-based approaches, found to be appropriate by the Attorney General, that enhance de-escalation skills and tactics, such as the Critical Decision-Making Model and scenario-based trainings. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. (b) Scenario-Based Training.--Training described in subsection (a) shall be conducted with an emphasis on training that employs theories of de-escalation techniques and applies them to practical on-the-job scenarios that regularly face law enforcement officers. (c) Cross-Training.--To the extent practicable, principles of training as described in subsection (a) shall be applied to other training conducted at the academy. (d) Compliance and Ineligibility.-- (1) Compliance date.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of this Act, each State or unit of local government receiving a grant shall comply with subsection (a), except that the Attorney General may grant an additional 6 months to a State or unit of local government that is making good faith efforts to comply with such subsection. (2) Ineligibility for funds.--For any fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in paragraph (1), a State or unit of local government that fails to comply with subsection (a), shall, at the discretion of the Attorney General, be subject to not more than a 20-percent reduction of the funds that would otherwise be allocated for that fiscal year to the State or unit of local government under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. (e) Reallocation.--Amounts not allocated under a program referred to in subsection (b)(2) to a State or unit of local government for failure to fully comply with subsection (a) shall be reallocated under that program to States and units of local government that have not failed to comply with such subsection. (f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall regularly update this list as needed and shall publish the list to the public on a yearly basis. 3. DATA COLLECTION. The Attorney General shall collect data on efforts undertaken by Federal fund recipients to enhance de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. 4. AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO USE DE-ESCALATION TACTICS WHEN AVAILABLE. 3750 et seq. ), if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. SEC. 5. ATTORNEY GENERAL GUIDANCE.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. c) Cross-Training.--To the extent practicable, principles of training as described in subsection (a) shall be applied to other training conducted at the academy. ( (2) Ineligibility for funds.--For any fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in paragraph (1), a State or unit of local government that fails to comply with subsection (a), shall, at the discretion of the Attorney General, be subject to not more than a 20-percent reduction of the funds that would otherwise be allocated for that fiscal year to the State or unit of local government under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. ), f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall collect data on efforts undertaken by Federal fund recipients to enhance de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. ( Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance, for the benefit of States and units of local government, on compliance with the requirements of this Act.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. ( f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall regularly update this list as needed and shall publish the list to the public on a yearly basis. if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. (

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. ( f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall regularly update this list as needed and shall publish the list to the public on a yearly basis. if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. (

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. c) Cross-Training.--To the extent practicable, principles of training as described in subsection (a) shall be applied to other training conducted at the academy. ( (2) Ineligibility for funds.--For any fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in paragraph (1), a State or unit of local government that fails to comply with subsection (a), shall, at the discretion of the Attorney General, be subject to not more than a 20-percent reduction of the funds that would otherwise be allocated for that fiscal year to the State or unit of local government under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. ), f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall collect data on efforts undertaken by Federal fund recipients to enhance de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. ( Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance, for the benefit of States and units of local government, on compliance with the requirements of this Act.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. ( f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall regularly update this list as needed and shall publish the list to the public on a yearly basis. if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. (

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. c) Cross-Training.--To the extent practicable, principles of training as described in subsection (a) shall be applied to other training conducted at the academy. ( (2) Ineligibility for funds.--For any fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in paragraph (1), a State or unit of local government that fails to comply with subsection (a), shall, at the discretion of the Attorney General, be subject to not more than a 20-percent reduction of the funds that would otherwise be allocated for that fiscal year to the State or unit of local government under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. ), f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall collect data on efforts undertaken by Federal fund recipients to enhance de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. ( Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance, for the benefit of States and units of local government, on compliance with the requirements of this Act.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. ( f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall regularly update this list as needed and shall publish the list to the public on a yearly basis. if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. (

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. c) Cross-Training.--To the extent practicable, principles of training as described in subsection (a) shall be applied to other training conducted at the academy. ( (2) Ineligibility for funds.--For any fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in paragraph (1), a State or unit of local government that fails to comply with subsection (a), shall, at the discretion of the Attorney General, be subject to not more than a 20-percent reduction of the funds that would otherwise be allocated for that fiscal year to the State or unit of local government under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. ), f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall collect data on efforts undertaken by Federal fund recipients to enhance de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. ( Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance, for the benefit of States and units of local government, on compliance with the requirements of this Act.

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. a) Training Requirement.--For each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (d) in which a State or unit of local government receives a grant under part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. The State or unit of local government shall certify to the Attorney General of the United States that such training sessions have been completed. ( f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General shall regularly update this list as needed and shall publish the list to the public on a yearly basis. if that State or unit of local government fails by the end of a fiscal year to enact or have in effect laws, policies, or procedures that sets forth an affirmative duty on a law enforcement officer of that State or unit of local government, whenever possible, to employ de-escalation techniques in which the officer has received training required under section 2(a), the Attorney General shall reduce the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government under such grant program in the following fiscal year by 15 percent. (

To require that States and localities receiving grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program require law enforcement officers to undergo training on and thereafter employ de-escalation techniques to assist in reducing the need for the use of force by such officers, and for other purposes. In the case of individuals attending an academy, such training session shall be for such an appropriate amount of time as to ensure academy participants receive effective training under this subsection and in the case of all other law enforcement officers, the training session shall be for an appropriate amount of time as to ensure officers receive effective training under this subsection. ( (2) Ineligibility for funds.--For any fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in paragraph (1), a State or unit of local government that fails to comply with subsection (a), shall, at the discretion of the Attorney General, be subject to not more than a 20-percent reduction of the funds that would otherwise be allocated for that fiscal year to the State or unit of local government under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq. ), f) Evidence-Based Practices.--For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the Attorney General shall maintain a list of evidence-based practices it determines is successful in enhancing de-escalation skills of law enforcement officers. ( Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance, for the benefit of States and units of local government, on compliance with the requirements of this Act.

H.R.3515

Crime and Law Enforcement

Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes and reports of anti-Semitic hate crimes. Further, the bill requires DOJ to issue guidance for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies on expanding public education campaigns to raise awareness of anti-Semitic hate crimes. Finally, the bill increases the statutory maximum prison term for an individual who is convicted of a federal hate crime offense after a prior conviction for a hate crime offense under federal law or a hate crime felony under state law.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Jews are the targets of the majority of hate crimes committed in the United States against any religious group, including attacks on houses of worship and Jewish community centers. (2) Amid ongoing conflict in May 2021 between Israel, which is one of the closest allies of the United States, and Hamas, which is a terrorist organization and has been designated by the United States as such since 1997, media reports indicate that there has been a dramatic increase in hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States. (3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. (4) A recent survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League indicates that 63 percent of American Jews have directly experienced or witnessed anti-Semitic hate incidents within the past five years. (5) Anti-Semitism has long perpetrated myths about Jews, including the Russian fabrication of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and the wide circulation of libelous falsehoods about the Jewish murder of infants. (6) In its most extreme form, anti-Semitism aims at the physical destruction of the Jewish people, as seen in pogroms, forced conversions and Nazi Germany's murder of over six million Jews. (7) Anti-Semitism has included attacks on the livelihood of Jews including prohibitions on land ownership, campaigns to boycott, confiscate or destroy Jewish businesses, and denial of the ability of Jews to practice certain professions. (8) In the United States, Jews have suffered from systematic discrimination in the form of exclusion from home ownership in certain neighborhoods, prohibition from staying in certain hotels, restrictions upon membership in private clubs and other associations, limitations upon admission to certain educational institutions and other barriers to equal justice under the law. (9) In the United States, Jews have faced, and continue to face, false accusations of divided loyalty between the United States and Israel, false claims that they purchase political power with money, and false accusations about control of the financial system, along with other negative stereotypes. (10) The people of the United States stand in solidarity with those affected by hate incidents directed toward the American Jewish community. SEC. 3. REVIEW OF HATE CRIMES. (a) In General.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of anti- Semitic hate crimes (as described in section 249 of title 18, United States Code) and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, local, or Tribal law enforcement agencies. (b) Applicable Period Defined.--In this section, the term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. SEC. 4. IMPROVING ANTI-SEMITIC HATE CRIME PREVENTION EFFORTS. (a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. (b) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until December 31, 2024, the Attorney General shall issue a report to the appropriate congressional committees summarizing-- (A) the number of hate crimes and other incidents reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation during the preceding 90 days for which the government has reason to believe that the victim was targeted because he or she is Jewish or was perceived to be Jewish; (B) the number of active investigations into anti- Semitic hate crimes, disaggregated by the division of the Department of Justice responsible for the investigation; (C) the number of active prosecutions of anti- Semitic hate crimes, disaggregated by district, primary charge filed, and whether the prosecution is primarily conducted by the relevant United States Attorney, the Criminal Division, or the Civil Rights Division; and (D) other efforts undertaken by the Department of Justice during the preceding 90 days to reduce the number of anti-Semitic hate crimes in the United States. (2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (c) Enhanced Penalties for Repeat Violent Hate Crime Offenders.-- Section 249 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (a)(1)(B) to read as follows: ``(B) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(i) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(ii) death results from the offense; or ``(iii) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.''; (2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''. <all>

Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes.

Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act

Rep. Kustoff, David

R

TN

This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes and reports of anti-Semitic hate crimes. Further, the bill requires DOJ to issue guidance for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies on expanding public education campaigns to raise awareness of anti-Semitic hate crimes. Finally, the bill increases the statutory maximum prison term for an individual who is convicted of a federal hate crime offense after a prior conviction for a hate crime offense under federal law or a hate crime felony under state law.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act''. 2. (6) In its most extreme form, anti-Semitism aims at the physical destruction of the Jewish people, as seen in pogroms, forced conversions and Nazi Germany's murder of over six million Jews. (7) Anti-Semitism has included attacks on the livelihood of Jews including prohibitions on land ownership, campaigns to boycott, confiscate or destroy Jewish businesses, and denial of the ability of Jews to practice certain professions. 3. REVIEW OF HATE CRIMES. (b) Applicable Period Defined.--In this section, the term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. SEC. 4. (b) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until December 31, 2024, the Attorney General shall issue a report to the appropriate congressional committees summarizing-- (A) the number of hate crimes and other incidents reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation during the preceding 90 days for which the government has reason to believe that the victim was targeted because he or she is Jewish or was perceived to be Jewish; (B) the number of active investigations into anti- Semitic hate crimes, disaggregated by the division of the Department of Justice responsible for the investigation; (C) the number of active prosecutions of anti- Semitic hate crimes, disaggregated by district, primary charge filed, and whether the prosecution is primarily conducted by the relevant United States Attorney, the Criminal Division, or the Civil Rights Division; and (D) other efforts undertaken by the Department of Justice during the preceding 90 days to reduce the number of anti-Semitic hate crimes in the United States. (2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ''; (2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act''. 2. (7) Anti-Semitism has included attacks on the livelihood of Jews including prohibitions on land ownership, campaigns to boycott, confiscate or destroy Jewish businesses, and denial of the ability of Jews to practice certain professions. 3. REVIEW OF HATE CRIMES. (b) Applicable Period Defined.--In this section, the term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. SEC. 4. (2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ''; (2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. (6) In its most extreme form, anti-Semitism aims at the physical destruction of the Jewish people, as seen in pogroms, forced conversions and Nazi Germany's murder of over six million Jews. (7) Anti-Semitism has included attacks on the livelihood of Jews including prohibitions on land ownership, campaigns to boycott, confiscate or destroy Jewish businesses, and denial of the ability of Jews to practice certain professions. (9) In the United States, Jews have faced, and continue to face, false accusations of divided loyalty between the United States and Israel, false claims that they purchase political power with money, and false accusations about control of the financial system, along with other negative stereotypes. 3. REVIEW OF HATE CRIMES. (b) Applicable Period Defined.--In this section, the term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. SEC. 4. (a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. (b) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until December 31, 2024, the Attorney General shall issue a report to the appropriate congressional committees summarizing-- (A) the number of hate crimes and other incidents reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation during the preceding 90 days for which the government has reason to believe that the victim was targeted because he or she is Jewish or was perceived to be Jewish; (B) the number of active investigations into anti- Semitic hate crimes, disaggregated by the division of the Department of Justice responsible for the investigation; (C) the number of active prosecutions of anti- Semitic hate crimes, disaggregated by district, primary charge filed, and whether the prosecution is primarily conducted by the relevant United States Attorney, the Criminal Division, or the Civil Rights Division; and (D) other efforts undertaken by the Department of Justice during the preceding 90 days to reduce the number of anti-Semitic hate crimes in the United States. (2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ''; (2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Jews are the targets of the majority of hate crimes committed in the United States against any religious group, including attacks on houses of worship and Jewish community centers. (2) Amid ongoing conflict in May 2021 between Israel, which is one of the closest allies of the United States, and Hamas, which is a terrorist organization and has been designated by the United States as such since 1997, media reports indicate that there has been a dramatic increase in hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States. (3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. (4) A recent survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League indicates that 63 percent of American Jews have directly experienced or witnessed anti-Semitic hate incidents within the past five years. (5) Anti-Semitism has long perpetrated myths about Jews, including the Russian fabrication of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and the wide circulation of libelous falsehoods about the Jewish murder of infants. (6) In its most extreme form, anti-Semitism aims at the physical destruction of the Jewish people, as seen in pogroms, forced conversions and Nazi Germany's murder of over six million Jews. (7) Anti-Semitism has included attacks on the livelihood of Jews including prohibitions on land ownership, campaigns to boycott, confiscate or destroy Jewish businesses, and denial of the ability of Jews to practice certain professions. (8) In the United States, Jews have suffered from systematic discrimination in the form of exclusion from home ownership in certain neighborhoods, prohibition from staying in certain hotels, restrictions upon membership in private clubs and other associations, limitations upon admission to certain educational institutions and other barriers to equal justice under the law. (9) In the United States, Jews have faced, and continue to face, false accusations of divided loyalty between the United States and Israel, false claims that they purchase political power with money, and false accusations about control of the financial system, along with other negative stereotypes. (10) The people of the United States stand in solidarity with those affected by hate incidents directed toward the American Jewish community. 3. REVIEW OF HATE CRIMES. (b) Applicable Period Defined.--In this section, the term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. SEC. 4. IMPROVING ANTI-SEMITIC HATE CRIME PREVENTION EFFORTS. (a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. (b) Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until December 31, 2024, the Attorney General shall issue a report to the appropriate congressional committees summarizing-- (A) the number of hate crimes and other incidents reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation during the preceding 90 days for which the government has reason to believe that the victim was targeted because he or she is Jewish or was perceived to be Jewish; (B) the number of active investigations into anti- Semitic hate crimes, disaggregated by the division of the Department of Justice responsible for the investigation; (C) the number of active prosecutions of anti- Semitic hate crimes, disaggregated by district, primary charge filed, and whether the prosecution is primarily conducted by the relevant United States Attorney, the Criminal Division, or the Civil Rights Division; and (D) other efforts undertaken by the Department of Justice during the preceding 90 days to reduce the number of anti-Semitic hate crimes in the United States. (2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ''; (2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. 3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. ( (6) In its most extreme form, anti-Semitism aims at the physical destruction of the Jewish people, as seen in pogroms, forced conversions and Nazi Germany's murder of over six million Jews. ( 8) In the United States, Jews have suffered from systematic discrimination in the form of exclusion from home ownership in certain neighborhoods, prohibition from staying in certain hotels, restrictions upon membership in private clubs and other associations, limitations upon admission to certain educational institutions and other barriers to equal justice under the law. ( (a) In General.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of anti- Semitic hate crimes (as described in section 249 of title 18, United States Code) and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, local, or Tribal law enforcement agencies. ( a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. 2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. ( (9) In the United States, Jews have faced, and continue to face, false accusations of divided loyalty between the United States and Israel, false claims that they purchase political power with money, and false accusations about control of the financial system, along with other negative stereotypes. ( a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ''; (2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. ( (9) In the United States, Jews have faced, and continue to face, false accusations of divided loyalty between the United States and Israel, false claims that they purchase political power with money, and false accusations about control of the financial system, along with other negative stereotypes. ( a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ''; (2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. 3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. ( (6) In its most extreme form, anti-Semitism aims at the physical destruction of the Jewish people, as seen in pogroms, forced conversions and Nazi Germany's murder of over six million Jews. ( 8) In the United States, Jews have suffered from systematic discrimination in the form of exclusion from home ownership in certain neighborhoods, prohibition from staying in certain hotels, restrictions upon membership in private clubs and other associations, limitations upon admission to certain educational institutions and other barriers to equal justice under the law. ( (a) In General.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of anti- Semitic hate crimes (as described in section 249 of title 18, United States Code) and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, local, or Tribal law enforcement agencies. ( a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. 2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. ( (9) In the United States, Jews have faced, and continue to face, false accusations of divided loyalty between the United States and Israel, false claims that they purchase political power with money, and false accusations about control of the financial system, along with other negative stereotypes. ( a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ''; (2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. 3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. ( (6) In its most extreme form, anti-Semitism aims at the physical destruction of the Jewish people, as seen in pogroms, forced conversions and Nazi Germany's murder of over six million Jews. ( 8) In the United States, Jews have suffered from systematic discrimination in the form of exclusion from home ownership in certain neighborhoods, prohibition from staying in certain hotels, restrictions upon membership in private clubs and other associations, limitations upon admission to certain educational institutions and other barriers to equal justice under the law. ( (a) In General.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of anti- Semitic hate crimes (as described in section 249 of title 18, United States Code) and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, local, or Tribal law enforcement agencies. ( a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. 2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 3) Media reports indicate that activists and mobs acting in support of the terrorist group, Hamas, and its sympathizers have incited and perpetrated hate crimes and violence against Jews in the United States in 2021. ( (9) In the United States, Jews have faced, and continue to face, false accusations of divided loyalty between the United States and Israel, false claims that they purchase political power with money, and false accusations about control of the financial system, along with other negative stereotypes. ( a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ''; (2) by amending subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) to read as follows: ``(ii) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if-- ``(I) the violation of this section occurs after a prior conviction under this section or a hate crime felony under State law has become final; ``(II) death results from the offense; or ``(III) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2).''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. 8) In the United States, Jews have suffered from systematic discrimination in the form of exclusion from home ownership in certain neighborhoods, prohibition from staying in certain hotels, restrictions upon membership in private clubs and other associations, limitations upon admission to certain educational institutions and other barriers to equal justice under the law. ( ( ( a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2). ''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ''; ( ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2). ''.

To facilitate the expedited review of anti-Semitic hate crimes, and for other purposes. 8) In the United States, Jews have suffered from systematic discrimination in the form of exclusion from home ownership in certain neighborhoods, prohibition from staying in certain hotels, restrictions upon membership in private clubs and other associations, limitations upon admission to certain educational institutions and other barriers to equal justice under the law. ( ( ( a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, pursuant to this Act and other applicable law, on how to expand public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of anti- Semitic hate crimes and reaching victims, that are equally effective for people with disabilities as for people without disabilities. 2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--As used in this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ''; and (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and''; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) adding at the end the following: ``(6) the term `hate crime felony under State law' means any crime under State law that-- ``(A) is punishable by more than one year; and ``(B) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another because of any actual or perceived characteristic listed in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2). ''.

H.R.4901

Housing and Community Development

Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021 This bill allows a public housing agency (PHA) to use any of the following contract arrangements in a federally funded low-income housing project for the development of dwelling units owned or operated by the PHA:

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM AUTHORITY. (a) In General.--Section 5 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437c) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(j) Project Delivery System Authority.--Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, but not including requirements or standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of public housing agency employees engaged in the selection, award, and administration of contracts and limiting noncompetitive contracts, the Secretary shall provide that, in undertaking any federally funded low-income housing project involving the development of dwelling units owned, operated, or maintained by a public housing agency, the public housing agency may utilize any of the following contractual arrangements: ``(1) Design-build.--Use of an engineering or construction firm, or team of firms, having the capability of performing all the engineering, design, procurement, and development by itself to execute the total scope of the project. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(3) Best value.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, considers qualitative factors, including design solution, management, and schedule, and price, on some formula basis. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes.

Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021

Rep. Torres, Ritchie

D

NY

This bill allows a public housing agency (PHA) to use any of the following contract arrangements in a federally funded low-income housing project for the development of dwelling units owned or operated by the PHA:

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM AUTHORITY. (a) In General.--Section 5 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437c) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(j) Project Delivery System Authority.--Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, but not including requirements or standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of public housing agency employees engaged in the selection, award, and administration of contracts and limiting noncompetitive contracts, the Secretary shall provide that, in undertaking any federally funded low-income housing project involving the development of dwelling units owned, operated, or maintained by a public housing agency, the public housing agency may utilize any of the following contractual arrangements: ``(1) Design-build.--Use of an engineering or construction firm, or team of firms, having the capability of performing all the engineering, design, procurement, and development by itself to execute the total scope of the project. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section.

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM AUTHORITY. (a) In General.--Section 5 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section.

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM AUTHORITY. (a) In General.--Section 5 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437c) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(j) Project Delivery System Authority.--Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, but not including requirements or standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of public housing agency employees engaged in the selection, award, and administration of contracts and limiting noncompetitive contracts, the Secretary shall provide that, in undertaking any federally funded low-income housing project involving the development of dwelling units owned, operated, or maintained by a public housing agency, the public housing agency may utilize any of the following contractual arrangements: ``(1) Design-build.--Use of an engineering or construction firm, or team of firms, having the capability of performing all the engineering, design, procurement, and development by itself to execute the total scope of the project. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(3) Best value.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, considers qualitative factors, including design solution, management, and schedule, and price, on some formula basis. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM AUTHORITY. (a) In General.--Section 5 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437c) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(j) Project Delivery System Authority.--Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, but not including requirements or standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of public housing agency employees engaged in the selection, award, and administration of contracts and limiting noncompetitive contracts, the Secretary shall provide that, in undertaking any federally funded low-income housing project involving the development of dwelling units owned, operated, or maintained by a public housing agency, the public housing agency may utilize any of the following contractual arrangements: ``(1) Design-build.--Use of an engineering or construction firm, or team of firms, having the capability of performing all the engineering, design, procurement, and development by itself to execute the total scope of the project. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(3) Best value.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, considers qualitative factors, including design solution, management, and schedule, and price, on some formula basis. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section.

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section.

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section.

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section.

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. ``(5) Guaranteed maximum price.--Use of a reasonable contract pricing structure with safe harbors under which the total price for construction-phase work under a design-build or construction management at risk contract is established on a cost-plus basis with a guaranteed maximum amount that may be paid to the contractor, except for any adjustment under other contract clauses providing for equitable adjustment or other revision of the contract price under stated circumstance, after 95-percent completion of the project design.''. (

To authorize public housing agencies to utilize certain contractual arrangements in undertaking development projects involving public housing, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing Procurement Improvement Act of 2021''. ``(2) Construction management.--Use of a construction manager who is an independent contractor of the public housing agency, but not its agent, and has responsibility for providing analysis and advisory services related to value engineering, constructability, pricing and project risks during the design phase of the project, and complete responsibility for supervision, coordination, and administration of the construction phase of the project, including the responsibility for performing and procuring construction work. ``(4) Prequalification.--Use of a selection and evaluation process under which the public housing agency, or a panel selected by the agency, that prequalifies proposers based on qualitative factors, including qualifications and experience, and subsequently allows only prequalified proposers to participate and bid in a best value selection and evaluation process. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 5(j) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as added by the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section.

H.R.3428

Agriculture and Food

SNAP Reform Act of 2021 This bill modifies eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with respect to individuals who receive other forms of assistance. Currently, households may be considered categorically eligible for SNAP if all members receive certain other assistance, such as under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The bill specifies that members receiving TANF assistance must (1) receive at least $150 a month in cash assistance under TANF for an extended period with an income of up to 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL), or (2) be elderly or disabled and receive cash assistance or ongoing and substantial services under TANF with an income of up to 200% of the FPL. The bill also increases the maximum allowable resources for SNAP eligibility and specifies that certain allowances relating to energy assistance extend only to households with elderly members.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``SNAP Reform Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UPDATE TO CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY. Section 5 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is amended-- (1) in the 2d sentence of subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``receives benefits'' and inserting ``(1) receives cash assistance (not less than $150 a month for an extended period)'', (B) by striking ``supplemental security'' and inserting ``with an income eligibility limit of not more than 130 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), (2) is elderly or disabled and receives cash assistance or ongoing and subtantial services under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), (3) receives supplemental security'', and (C) by striking ``or aid'' and inserting ``or (4) receives aid'', and (2) in subsection (j)-- (A) by striking ``or who receives benefits'' and inserting ``cash assistance (not less than $150 a month for an extended period)'', and (B) by striking ``to have'' and inserting ``with an income eligibility limit of not more than 130 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), or who is elderly or disabled and receives cash assistance or ongoing and substantial services under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. SEC. 3. AVAILABILITY OF STANDARD UTILITY ALLOWANCES BASED ON RECEIPT OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. SEC. 4. ADJUSTMENT TO ASSET LIMITATIONS. Section 5(g)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. SEC. 5. ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION; UPDATED VEHICLE ALLOWANCE. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I).'', and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (B)-- (i) by amending clause (iv) to read as follows: ``(iv) subject to subparagraph (C), with respect to any licensed vehicle that is used for household transportation or to obtain or continue employment-- ``(I) 1 vehicle for each licensed driver who is a member of such household; and ``(II) each additional vehicle; and'', and (ii) in clause (v) by inserting ``to the extend such value exceeds $7,500'' after ``account'', and (B) by striking subparagraph (D). SEC. 6. SAVINGS EXCLUDED FROM ASSETS. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)), as amended by section 5, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(v) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I).'', and (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(v) by inserting ``to the extent that the value exceeds $7,500'' after ``account''. SEC. 7. ALLOWANCE TO RECIPIENTS OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. (a) Standard Utility Allowance.--Section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I) of the of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2605(f)(2)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ``received by a household with an elderly member'' before ``, consistent with section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)''. SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) Effective Date.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act. <all>

SNAP Reform Act of 2021

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes.

SNAP Reform Act of 2021

Rep. Murphy, Gregory

R

NC

This bill modifies eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with respect to individuals who receive other forms of assistance. Currently, households may be considered categorically eligible for SNAP if all members receive certain other assistance, such as under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The bill specifies that members receiving TANF assistance must (1) receive at least $150 a month in cash assistance under TANF for an extended period with an income of up to 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL), or (2) be elderly or disabled and receive cash assistance or ongoing and substantial services under TANF with an income of up to 200% of the FPL. The bill also increases the maximum allowable resources for SNAP eligibility and specifies that certain allowances relating to energy assistance extend only to households with elderly members.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``SNAP Reform Act of 2021''. 2. UPDATE TO CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY. 2014) is amended-- (1) in the 2d sentence of subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``receives benefits'' and inserting ``(1) receives cash assistance (not less than $150 a month for an extended period)'', (B) by striking ``supplemental security'' and inserting ``with an income eligibility limit of not more than 130 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), (2) is elderly or disabled and receives cash assistance or ongoing and subtantial services under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. AVAILABILITY OF STANDARD UTILITY ALLOWANCES BASED ON RECEIPT OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. 4. ADJUSTMENT TO ASSET LIMITATIONS. Section 5(g)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. 5. ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION; UPDATED VEHICLE ALLOWANCE. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). SAVINGS EXCLUDED FROM ASSETS. '', and (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(v) by inserting ``to the extent that the value exceeds $7,500'' after ``account''. ALLOWANCE TO RECIPIENTS OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. (b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. UPDATE TO CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY. 2014) is amended-- (1) in the 2d sentence of subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``receives benefits'' and inserting ``(1) receives cash assistance (not less than $150 a month for an extended period)'', (B) by striking ``supplemental security'' and inserting ``with an income eligibility limit of not more than 130 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), (2) is elderly or disabled and receives cash assistance or ongoing and subtantial services under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. AVAILABILITY OF STANDARD UTILITY ALLOWANCES BASED ON RECEIPT OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. 4. ADJUSTMENT TO ASSET LIMITATIONS. Section 5(g)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. 5. ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION; UPDATED VEHICLE ALLOWANCE. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', and (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(v) by inserting ``to the extent that the value exceeds $7,500'' after ``account''. ALLOWANCE TO RECIPIENTS OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. (b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``SNAP Reform Act of 2021''. 2. UPDATE TO CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY. 2014) is amended-- (1) in the 2d sentence of subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``receives benefits'' and inserting ``(1) receives cash assistance (not less than $150 a month for an extended period)'', (B) by striking ``supplemental security'' and inserting ``with an income eligibility limit of not more than 130 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), (2) is elderly or disabled and receives cash assistance or ongoing and subtantial services under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), (3) receives supplemental security'', and (C) by striking ``or aid'' and inserting ``or (4) receives aid'', and (2) in subsection (j)-- (A) by striking ``or who receives benefits'' and inserting ``cash assistance (not less than $150 a month for an extended period)'', and (B) by striking ``to have'' and inserting ``with an income eligibility limit of not more than 130 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), or who is elderly or disabled and receives cash assistance or ongoing and substantial services under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. AVAILABILITY OF STANDARD UTILITY ALLOWANCES BASED ON RECEIPT OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. 4. ADJUSTMENT TO ASSET LIMITATIONS. Section 5(g)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. 5. ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION; UPDATED VEHICLE ALLOWANCE. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (B)-- (i) by amending clause (iv) to read as follows: ``(iv) subject to subparagraph (C), with respect to any licensed vehicle that is used for household transportation or to obtain or continue employment-- ``(I) 1 vehicle for each licensed driver who is a member of such household; and ``(II) each additional vehicle; and'', and (ii) in clause (v) by inserting ``to the extend such value exceeds $7,500'' after ``account'', and (B) by striking subparagraph (D). SAVINGS EXCLUDED FROM ASSETS. '', and (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(v) by inserting ``to the extent that the value exceeds $7,500'' after ``account''. ALLOWANCE TO RECIPIENTS OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2605(f)(2)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ``received by a household with an elderly member'' before ``, consistent with section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)''. SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) Effective Date.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``SNAP Reform Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UPDATE TO CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY. Section 5 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is amended-- (1) in the 2d sentence of subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``receives benefits'' and inserting ``(1) receives cash assistance (not less than $150 a month for an extended period)'', (B) by striking ``supplemental security'' and inserting ``with an income eligibility limit of not more than 130 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), (2) is elderly or disabled and receives cash assistance or ongoing and subtantial services under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), (3) receives supplemental security'', and (C) by striking ``or aid'' and inserting ``or (4) receives aid'', and (2) in subsection (j)-- (A) by striking ``or who receives benefits'' and inserting ``cash assistance (not less than $150 a month for an extended period)'', and (B) by striking ``to have'' and inserting ``with an income eligibility limit of not more than 130 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), or who is elderly or disabled and receives cash assistance or ongoing and substantial services under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. SEC. 3. AVAILABILITY OF STANDARD UTILITY ALLOWANCES BASED ON RECEIPT OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. SEC. 4. ADJUSTMENT TO ASSET LIMITATIONS. Section 5(g)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. SEC. 5. ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION; UPDATED VEHICLE ALLOWANCE. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I).'', and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (B)-- (i) by amending clause (iv) to read as follows: ``(iv) subject to subparagraph (C), with respect to any licensed vehicle that is used for household transportation or to obtain or continue employment-- ``(I) 1 vehicle for each licensed driver who is a member of such household; and ``(II) each additional vehicle; and'', and (ii) in clause (v) by inserting ``to the extend such value exceeds $7,500'' after ``account'', and (B) by striking subparagraph (D). SEC. 6. SAVINGS EXCLUDED FROM ASSETS. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)), as amended by section 5, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(v) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I).'', and (2) in paragraph (2)(B)(v) by inserting ``to the extent that the value exceeds $7,500'' after ``account''. SEC. 7. ALLOWANCE TO RECIPIENTS OF ENERGY ASSISTANCE. (a) Standard Utility Allowance.--Section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I) of the of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2605(f)(2)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ``received by a household with an elderly member'' before ``, consistent with section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)''. SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. (a) Effective Date.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act. <all>

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``SNAP Reform Act of 2021''. with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', 2014(g)), as amended by section 5, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(v) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2605(f)(2)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ``received by a household with an elderly member'' before ``, consistent with section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)''.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', (a) Standard Utility Allowance.--Section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I) of the of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. ( b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', (a) Standard Utility Allowance.--Section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I) of the of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. ( b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``SNAP Reform Act of 2021''. with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', 2014(g)), as amended by section 5, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(v) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2605(f)(2)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ``received by a household with an elderly member'' before ``, consistent with section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)''.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', (a) Standard Utility Allowance.--Section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I) of the of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. ( b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``SNAP Reform Act of 2021''. with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', 2014(g)), as amended by section 5, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(v) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2605(f)(2)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ``received by a household with an elderly member'' before ``, consistent with section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)''.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', (a) Standard Utility Allowance.--Section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I) of the of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. ( b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``SNAP Reform Act of 2021''. with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', 2014(g)), as amended by section 5, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(v) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2605(f)(2)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ``received by a household with an elderly member'' before ``, consistent with section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)''.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', (a) Standard Utility Allowance.--Section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I) of the of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)) is amended by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``households''. ( b) Application of Amendments.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after the effective date of this Act.

To strengthen the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) categorical eligibility for applicants who already receive supplemental assistance elsewhere and for those with assets high enough to not require assistance, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``SNAP Reform Act of 2021''. with an income eligibility limit of not more than 200 percent of the poverty line as defined in section 5(c)(1), to have''. Section 5(k)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(k)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``without an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears, and (2) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``with an elderly member'' after ``household'' the 1st place it appears. 2014(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by striking ``$2,000'' and inserting ``$7,000'', and (B) by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$12,000'', and-- (2) in subparagraph (B)(i) by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2022''. Section 5(g) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)-- (A) by striking ``(i) In general.--Beginning'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.-- ``(I) Beginning'', and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(II) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', 2014(g)), as amended by section 5, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(i) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Beginning on October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the amount specified in paragraph (2)(B)(v) shall be adjusted in the manner described in subclause (I). '', b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2605(f)(2)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(f)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ``received by a household with an elderly member'' before ``, consistent with section 5(e)(6)(C)(iv)(I)''.

H.R.3194

Labor and Employment

Fairness for Farm Workers Act This bill extends overtime pay protections to agricultural workers. The bill requires employers, beginning in 2022, to compensate agricultural workers for hours worked in excess of their regular hours (i.e., 55 hours in 2022, 50 hours in 2023, 45 hours in 2024, and 40 hours in 2025) at not less than one and one-half times the employee's regular rate. For employers with 25 or fewer employees, the overtime pay requirements begin in 2025. These overtime pay requirements do not apply, as under current law, to employees who are the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family. The bill also repeals the exemption from overtime pay requirements for employers in various agriculture-related industries, including certain small farms, irrigation projects, sugar processing, and cotton ginning and compressing.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Farm Workers Act''. SEC. 2. REDRESSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST AGRICULTURAL WORKERS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938. (a) Ending Discrimination With Respect to Overtime Hours Requirements.--Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), beginning on January 1, 2022, no employer shall employ any employee employed in agriculture (who in any workweek is engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or is employed in an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce) for a workweek that is longer than the hours specified under subparagraph (B), unless such employee receives compensation for employment in excess of the hours specified in such subparagraph at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed. ``(B) The hours specified in this subparagraph are, subject to subparagraph (C), as follows: ``(i) Beginning on January 1, 2022, fifty-five hours in any workweek. ``(ii) Beginning on January 1, 2023, fifty hours in any workweek. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(iv) Beginning on January 1, 2025, forty hours in any workweek. ``(C) With respect to any employer that employs 25 or fewer employees-- ``(i) the requirement under subparagraph (A) shall begin on January 1, 2025; and ``(ii) the hours specified under subparagraph (B) shall apply as follows: ``(I) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(i) shall begin on January 1, 2025. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. ``(III) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(iii) shall begin on January 1, 2027. ``(IV) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(iv) shall begin on January 1, 2028.''; and (2) by repealing subsection (m). (b) Removing Certain Exemptions for Agricultural Work.--Section 13 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``if such employee is the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family;''; (2) in subsection (b), by repealing paragraphs (12) through (16); and (3) by striking subsections (h) through (j). (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Fair labor standards act of 1938.--Section 13(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(c)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``none of the employees'' and all that follows through ``section 6(a)(5)'' and inserting ``all of the employees of which are employed in agriculture and are employed by an employer who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under subsection (a)(6)(A), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act)''. (2) Migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act.--Section 4(a)(2) of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''. <all>

Fairness for Farm Workers Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes.

Fairness for Farm Workers Act

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M.

D

AZ

This bill extends overtime pay protections to agricultural workers. The bill requires employers, beginning in 2022, to compensate agricultural workers for hours worked in excess of their regular hours (i.e., 55 hours in 2022, 50 hours in 2023, 45 hours in 2024, and 40 hours in 2025) at not less than one and one-half times the employee's regular rate. For employers with 25 or fewer employees, the overtime pay requirements begin in 2025. These overtime pay requirements do not apply, as under current law, to employees who are the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family. The bill also repeals the exemption from overtime pay requirements for employers in various agriculture-related industries, including certain small farms, irrigation projects, sugar processing, and cotton ginning and compressing.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Farm Workers Act''. SEC. 2. REDRESSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST AGRICULTURAL WORKERS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938. 207) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), beginning on January 1, 2022, no employer shall employ any employee employed in agriculture (who in any workweek is engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or is employed in an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce) for a workweek that is longer than the hours specified under subparagraph (B), unless such employee receives compensation for employment in excess of the hours specified in such subparagraph at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed. ``(ii) Beginning on January 1, 2023, fifty hours in any workweek. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. ``(IV) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(iv) shall begin on January 1, 2028. ''; and (2) by repealing subsection (m). 213) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``if such employee is the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family;''; (2) in subsection (b), by repealing paragraphs (12) through (16); and (3) by striking subsections (h) through (j). (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. (2) Migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act.--Section 4(a)(2) of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Farm Workers Act''. SEC. 2. REDRESSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST AGRICULTURAL WORKERS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938. 207) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), beginning on January 1, 2022, no employer shall employ any employee employed in agriculture (who in any workweek is engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or is employed in an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce) for a workweek that is longer than the hours specified under subparagraph (B), unless such employee receives compensation for employment in excess of the hours specified in such subparagraph at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Farm Workers Act''. SEC. 2. REDRESSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST AGRICULTURAL WORKERS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938. (a) Ending Discrimination With Respect to Overtime Hours Requirements.--Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), beginning on January 1, 2022, no employer shall employ any employee employed in agriculture (who in any workweek is engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or is employed in an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce) for a workweek that is longer than the hours specified under subparagraph (B), unless such employee receives compensation for employment in excess of the hours specified in such subparagraph at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed. ``(B) The hours specified in this subparagraph are, subject to subparagraph (C), as follows: ``(i) Beginning on January 1, 2022, fifty-five hours in any workweek. ``(ii) Beginning on January 1, 2023, fifty hours in any workweek. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. ``(III) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(iii) shall begin on January 1, 2027. ``(IV) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(iv) shall begin on January 1, 2028. ''; and (2) by repealing subsection (m). (b) Removing Certain Exemptions for Agricultural Work.--Section 13 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``if such employee is the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family;''; (2) in subsection (b), by repealing paragraphs (12) through (16); and (3) by striking subsections (h) through (j). (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Fair labor standards act of 1938.--Section 13(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(c)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``none of the employees'' and all that follows through ``section 6(a)(5)'' and inserting ``all of the employees of which are employed in agriculture and are employed by an employer who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under subsection (a)(6)(A), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act)''. (2) Migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act.--Section 4(a)(2) of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Farm Workers Act''. SEC. 2. REDRESSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST AGRICULTURAL WORKERS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938. (a) Ending Discrimination With Respect to Overtime Hours Requirements.--Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), beginning on January 1, 2022, no employer shall employ any employee employed in agriculture (who in any workweek is engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or is employed in an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce) for a workweek that is longer than the hours specified under subparagraph (B), unless such employee receives compensation for employment in excess of the hours specified in such subparagraph at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate at which the employee is employed. ``(B) The hours specified in this subparagraph are, subject to subparagraph (C), as follows: ``(i) Beginning on January 1, 2022, fifty-five hours in any workweek. ``(ii) Beginning on January 1, 2023, fifty hours in any workweek. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(iv) Beginning on January 1, 2025, forty hours in any workweek. ``(C) With respect to any employer that employs 25 or fewer employees-- ``(i) the requirement under subparagraph (A) shall begin on January 1, 2025; and ``(ii) the hours specified under subparagraph (B) shall apply as follows: ``(I) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(i) shall begin on January 1, 2025. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. ``(III) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(iii) shall begin on January 1, 2027. ``(IV) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(iv) shall begin on January 1, 2028.''; and (2) by repealing subsection (m). (b) Removing Certain Exemptions for Agricultural Work.--Section 13 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``if such employee is the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family;''; (2) in subsection (b), by repealing paragraphs (12) through (16); and (3) by striking subsections (h) through (j). (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. (d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Fair labor standards act of 1938.--Section 13(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(c)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``none of the employees'' and all that follows through ``section 6(a)(5)'' and inserting ``all of the employees of which are employed in agriculture and are employed by an employer who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under subsection (a)(6)(A), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act)''. (2) Migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act.--Section 4(a)(2) of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''. <all>

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(B) The hours specified in this subparagraph are, subject to subparagraph (C), as follows: ``(i) Beginning on January 1, 2022, fifty-five hours in any workweek. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. ( 2) Migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act.--Section 4(a)(2) of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(iv) Beginning on January 1, 2025, forty hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. ''; and (2) by repealing subsection (m). ( b) Removing Certain Exemptions for Agricultural Work.--Section 13 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``if such employee is the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family;''; (2) in subsection (b), by repealing paragraphs (12) through (16); and (3) by striking subsections (h) through (j). ( 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(iv) Beginning on January 1, 2025, forty hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. ''; and (2) by repealing subsection (m). ( b) Removing Certain Exemptions for Agricultural Work.--Section 13 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``if such employee is the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family;''; (2) in subsection (b), by repealing paragraphs (12) through (16); and (3) by striking subsections (h) through (j). ( 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(B) The hours specified in this subparagraph are, subject to subparagraph (C), as follows: ``(i) Beginning on January 1, 2022, fifty-five hours in any workweek. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. ( 2) Migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act.--Section 4(a)(2) of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(iv) Beginning on January 1, 2025, forty hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. ''; and (2) by repealing subsection (m). ( b) Removing Certain Exemptions for Agricultural Work.--Section 13 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``if such employee is the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family;''; (2) in subsection (b), by repealing paragraphs (12) through (16); and (3) by striking subsections (h) through (j). ( 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(B) The hours specified in this subparagraph are, subject to subparagraph (C), as follows: ``(i) Beginning on January 1, 2022, fifty-five hours in any workweek. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. ( 2) Migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act.--Section 4(a)(2) of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(iv) Beginning on January 1, 2025, forty hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. ''; and (2) by repealing subsection (m). ( b) Removing Certain Exemptions for Agricultural Work.--Section 13 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``if such employee is the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family;''; (2) in subsection (b), by repealing paragraphs (12) through (16); and (3) by striking subsections (h) through (j). ( 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(B) The hours specified in this subparagraph are, subject to subparagraph (C), as follows: ``(i) Beginning on January 1, 2022, fifty-five hours in any workweek. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. ( 2) Migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act.--Section 4(a)(2) of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(iv) Beginning on January 1, 2025, forty hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. ''; and (2) by repealing subsection (m). ( b) Removing Certain Exemptions for Agricultural Work.--Section 13 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``(A)'' and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ``if such employee is the parent, spouse, child, or other member of the employer's immediate family;''; (2) in subsection (b), by repealing paragraphs (12) through (16); and (3) by striking subsections (h) through (j). ( 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes. ``(B) The hours specified in this subparagraph are, subject to subparagraph (C), as follows: ``(i) Beginning on January 1, 2022, fifty-five hours in any workweek. ``(iii) Beginning on January 1, 2024, forty-five hours in any workweek. ``(II) The number of hours specified under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall begin on January 1, 2026. (c) Effective Dates.--The amendments made by-- (1) subsections (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(3), and (d) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2025; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2028; and (2) subsection (b)(2) shall take effect-- (A) with respect to an employer that employs more than 25 employees, on January 1, 2022; and (B) with respect to an employer that employs 25 or fewer employees, on January 1, 2025. ( 2) Migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act.--Section 4(a)(2) of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1803(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``for whom the man-days exemption'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``who did not, during any calendar quarter during the preceding calendar year, use more than 500 man-days of agricultural labor (within the meaning of the exemption under section 13(a)(6)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(6)(A)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Fairness for Farm Workers Act).''.

H.R.5521

Commerce

Rural Capital Access Act This bill increases federally backed leverage, or investments, available to small businesses in rural areas through Small Business Administration (SBA) programs. Specifically, the bill (1) reduces restrictions on federally backed leverage for small business investment companies (SBICs) investing in small businesses located in rural areas, and (2) allows the SBA to extend as leverage to rural business investment companies certain unexpended amounts intended for SBICs. The bill also establishes an interagency working group comprised of the SBA, the Department of Agriculture, and industry stakeholders to develop administrative and legislative recommendations to improve program coordination and capital access in rural areas.

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Capital Access Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``Administration'' means the Small Business Administration; (2) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Administration; (3) the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; (4) the term ``rural business investment company'' has the meaning given the term in section 384A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc); (5) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture; and (6) the term ``working group'' means the interagency working group established under section 4(a). SEC. 3. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT. (a) In General.--The Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in part A of title III (15 U.S.C. 681 et seq.)-- (A) in section 303(b)(2) (15 U.S.C. 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(ii) Additional leverage.-- ``(I) In general.--In calculating the outstanding leverage of a company for the purposes of subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall not include the amount of the cost basis of any equity investment made by the company in a smaller enterprise located in a rural area if the Administrator, after performing an appropriate evaluation, determines that such an exclusion will not result in additional risk to the Administration or the Federal Government. ``(II) Limitation.--The amount excluded under subclause (I) for a company shall not exceed $25,000,000 in any fiscal year.''; (B) in section 308(g)(3) (15 U.S.C. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received.''; (C) in section 310(d)(1)(A) (15 U.S.C. 687b(d)(1)(A)), by inserting ``(including each rural business investment company that receives leverage under section 321)'' after ``Each licensee''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 321. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) the term `covered amounts' means, with respect to a fiscal year, the amounts made available for that fiscal year to grant leverage under this part to small business investment companies; ``(2) the term `rural business investment company' has the meaning given the term in section 384A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc); and ``(3) the term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(b) Leverage.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), if the Administration determines under subsection (c) that the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for a particular fiscal year, the Administration shall expend those unexpended covered amounts for that fiscal year to grant leverage to rural business investment companies for the purposes described in this part if, with respect to that fiscal year, the Secretary determines that the Secretary is unable to grant leverage to rural business investment companies in a manner that is sufficient to satisfy the leverage needs of those rural business investment companies. ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) shall be included when determining the maximum amount of outstanding leverage that may be made available to the rural business investment company under this section; and ``(C) the Administration, in consultation with the Secretary, shall-- ``(i) impose such terms and conditions with respect to the leverage that the Administration and the Secretary determine to be appropriate; and ``(ii) in developing the terms and conditions described in clause (i)-- ``(I) ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that those terms and conditions are not-- ``(aa) duplicative of other requirements applicable to rural business investment companies; or ``(bb) otherwise unnecessary; and ``(II) take into consideration how rural business investment companies that have been issued a license by the Secretary under section 384D(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc-3(e)) before the date of enactment of this section could qualify to receive that leverage. ``(c) Internal Evaluation.--Not later than June 1 of each year, the Administration shall perform an evaluation to determine whether the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for the fiscal year in which the evaluation is made.''; and (2) in section 503(g) (15 U.S.C. 697(g)), by inserting ``, and with respect to leverage granted under section 321,'' after ``retained by the Administration under this section''. (b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Establishment of application process.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish a process through which a rural business investment company may apply for leverage granted under section 321 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish an interagency working group to develop-- (1) administrative recommendations for improving the coordination between the Administration and the Department of Agriculture in administering the program carried out under part A of title III of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681 et seq.) and the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.), respectively; and (2) legislative recommendations for improving capital access and investment in rural areas of the United States through the programs described in paragraph (1), including by increasing the number of licensees under those programs. (b) Members.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall appoint to the working group such representatives from the Administration and the Department of Agriculture, and such non-Federal industry stakeholders, as the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, determines to be appropriate. (2) Compensation.--No member of the working group may receive any compensation by reason of the service of the member on the working group. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the working group is established under subsection (a), the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that contains-- (1) the administrative actions that the Administration and the Department of Agriculture should take to make the improvements described in paragraph (1) of that subsection; and (2) the legislative recommendations described in paragraph (2) of that subsection. (d) Termination.--The working group shall terminate upon submission of the report required under subsection (c). (e) Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the working group submits the report required under subsection (c), the Administration and the Department of Agriculture shall take the administrative actions described in paragraph (1) of that subsection. (f) Inapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply with respect to the working group or the activities of the working group. <all>

Rural Capital Access Act

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes.

Rural Capital Access Act

Rep. Joyce, David P.

R

OH

This bill increases federally backed leverage, or investments, available to small businesses in rural areas through Small Business Administration (SBA) programs. Specifically, the bill (1) reduces restrictions on federally backed leverage for small business investment companies (SBICs) investing in small businesses located in rural areas, and (2) allows the SBA to extend as leverage to rural business investment companies certain unexpended amounts intended for SBICs. The bill also establishes an interagency working group comprised of the SBA, the Department of Agriculture, and industry stakeholders to develop administrative and legislative recommendations to improve program coordination and capital access in rural areas.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Capital Access Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT. (a) In General.--The Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(ii) Additional leverage.-- ``(I) In general.--In calculating the outstanding leverage of a company for the purposes of subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall not include the amount of the cost basis of any equity investment made by the company in a smaller enterprise located in a rural area if the Administrator, after performing an appropriate evaluation, determines that such an exclusion will not result in additional risk to the Administration or the Federal Government. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; (C) in section 310(d)(1)(A) (15 U.S.C. 321. 2009cc); and ``(3) the term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(b) Leverage.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), if the Administration determines under subsection (c) that the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for a particular fiscal year, the Administration shall expend those unexpended covered amounts for that fiscal year to grant leverage to rural business investment companies for the purposes described in this part if, with respect to that fiscal year, the Secretary determines that the Secretary is unable to grant leverage to rural business investment companies in a manner that is sufficient to satisfy the leverage needs of those rural business investment companies. (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. 681 et seq.) and the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. (2) Compensation.--No member of the working group may receive any compensation by reason of the service of the member on the working group. (e) Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the working group submits the report required under subsection (c), the Administration and the Department of Agriculture shall take the administrative actions described in paragraph (1) of that subsection. (f) Inapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Capital Access Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT. (a) In General.--The Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; (C) in section 310(d)(1)(A) (15 U.S.C. 321. 2009cc); and ``(3) the term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(b) Leverage.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), if the Administration determines under subsection (c) that the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for a particular fiscal year, the Administration shall expend those unexpended covered amounts for that fiscal year to grant leverage to rural business investment companies for the purposes described in this part if, with respect to that fiscal year, the Secretary determines that the Secretary is unable to grant leverage to rural business investment companies in a manner that is sufficient to satisfy the leverage needs of those rural business investment companies. (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. 681 et seq.) and the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. (f) Inapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Capital Access Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT. (a) In General.--The Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) 1991(a)). ``(ii) Additional leverage.-- ``(I) In general.--In calculating the outstanding leverage of a company for the purposes of subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall not include the amount of the cost basis of any equity investment made by the company in a smaller enterprise located in a rural area if the Administrator, after performing an appropriate evaluation, determines that such an exclusion will not result in additional risk to the Administration or the Federal Government. ``(II) Limitation.--The amount excluded under subclause (I) for a company shall not exceed $25,000,000 in any fiscal year. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; (C) in section 310(d)(1)(A) (15 U.S.C. 321. 2009cc); and ``(3) the term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(b) Leverage.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), if the Administration determines under subsection (c) that the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for a particular fiscal year, the Administration shall expend those unexpended covered amounts for that fiscal year to grant leverage to rural business investment companies for the purposes described in this part if, with respect to that fiscal year, the Secretary determines that the Secretary is unable to grant leverage to rural business investment companies in a manner that is sufficient to satisfy the leverage needs of those rural business investment companies. shall be included when determining the maximum amount of outstanding leverage that may be made available to the rural business investment company under this section; and ``(C) the Administration, in consultation with the Secretary, shall-- ``(i) impose such terms and conditions with respect to the leverage that the Administration and the Secretary determine to be appropriate; and ``(ii) in developing the terms and conditions described in clause (i)-- ``(I) ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that those terms and conditions are not-- ``(aa) duplicative of other requirements applicable to rural business investment companies; or ``(bb) otherwise unnecessary; and ``(II) take into consideration how rural business investment companies that have been issued a license by the Secretary under section 384D(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 697(g)), by inserting ``, and with respect to leverage granted under section 321,'' after ``retained by the Administration under this section''. (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. 681 et seq.) and the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. ), respectively; and (2) legislative recommendations for improving capital access and investment in rural areas of the United States through the programs described in paragraph (1), including by increasing the number of licensees under those programs. (2) Compensation.--No member of the working group may receive any compensation by reason of the service of the member on the working group. (d) Termination.--The working group shall terminate upon submission of the report required under subsection (c). (e) Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the working group submits the report required under subsection (c), the Administration and the Department of Agriculture shall take the administrative actions described in paragraph (1) of that subsection. (f) Inapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply with respect to the working group or the activities of the working group.

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Capital Access Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT. (a) In General.--The Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) -- (A) in section 303(b)(2) (15 U.S.C. 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(ii) Additional leverage.-- ``(I) In general.--In calculating the outstanding leverage of a company for the purposes of subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall not include the amount of the cost basis of any equity investment made by the company in a smaller enterprise located in a rural area if the Administrator, after performing an appropriate evaluation, determines that such an exclusion will not result in additional risk to the Administration or the Federal Government. ``(II) Limitation.--The amount excluded under subclause (I) for a company shall not exceed $25,000,000 in any fiscal year. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; (C) in section 310(d)(1)(A) (15 U.S.C. 321. 2009cc); and ``(3) the term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(b) Leverage.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), if the Administration determines under subsection (c) that the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for a particular fiscal year, the Administration shall expend those unexpended covered amounts for that fiscal year to grant leverage to rural business investment companies for the purposes described in this part if, with respect to that fiscal year, the Secretary determines that the Secretary is unable to grant leverage to rural business investment companies in a manner that is sufficient to satisfy the leverage needs of those rural business investment companies. shall be included when determining the maximum amount of outstanding leverage that may be made available to the rural business investment company under this section; and ``(C) the Administration, in consultation with the Secretary, shall-- ``(i) impose such terms and conditions with respect to the leverage that the Administration and the Secretary determine to be appropriate; and ``(ii) in developing the terms and conditions described in clause (i)-- ``(I) ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that those terms and conditions are not-- ``(aa) duplicative of other requirements applicable to rural business investment companies; or ``(bb) otherwise unnecessary; and ``(II) take into consideration how rural business investment companies that have been issued a license by the Secretary under section 384D(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc-3(e)) before the date of enactment of this section could qualify to receive that leverage. ``(c) Internal Evaluation.--Not later than June 1 of each year, the Administration shall perform an evaluation to determine whether the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for the fiscal year in which the evaluation is made. ''; and (2) in section 503(g) (15 U.S.C. 697(g)), by inserting ``, and with respect to leverage granted under section 321,'' after ``retained by the Administration under this section''. (b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Establishment of application process.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish a process through which a rural business investment company may apply for leverage granted under section 321 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. 681 et seq.) and the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. ), respectively; and (2) legislative recommendations for improving capital access and investment in rural areas of the United States through the programs described in paragraph (1), including by increasing the number of licensees under those programs. (b) Members.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall appoint to the working group such representatives from the Administration and the Department of Agriculture, and such non-Federal industry stakeholders, as the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, determines to be appropriate. (2) Compensation.--No member of the working group may receive any compensation by reason of the service of the member on the working group. (d) Termination.--The working group shall terminate upon submission of the report required under subsection (c). (e) Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the working group submits the report required under subsection (c), the Administration and the Department of Agriculture shall take the administrative actions described in paragraph (1) of that subsection. (f) Inapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply with respect to the working group or the activities of the working group.

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). B) in section 308(g)(3) (15 U.S.C. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; ( 687b(d)(1)(A)), by inserting ``(including each rural business investment company that receives leverage under section 321)'' after ``Each licensee''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES. ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) ``(c) Internal Evaluation.--Not later than June 1 of each year, the Administration shall perform an evaluation to determine whether the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for the fiscal year in which the evaluation is made. ''; b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Establishment of application process.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish a process through which a rural business investment company may apply for leverage granted under section 321 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as added by subsection (a) of this section. ( (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish an interagency working group to develop-- (1) administrative recommendations for improving the coordination between the Administration and the Department of Agriculture in administering the program carried out under part A of title III of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681 et seq.) respectively; and (2) legislative recommendations for improving capital access and investment in rural areas of the United States through the programs described in paragraph (1), including by increasing the number of licensees under those programs. ( (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the working group is established under subsection (a), the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that contains-- (1) the administrative actions that the Administration and the Department of Agriculture should take to make the improvements described in paragraph (1) of that subsection; and (2) the legislative recommendations described in paragraph (2) of that subsection. ( d) Termination.--The working group shall terminate upon submission of the report required under subsection (c). (

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. A) in section 303(b)(2) (15 U.S.C. 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(II) Limitation.--The amount excluded under subclause (I) for a company shall not exceed $25,000,000 in any fiscal year. ''; ( B) in section 308(g)(3) (15 U.S.C. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; ( ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Establishment of application process.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish a process through which a rural business investment company may apply for leverage granted under section 321 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the working group is established under subsection (a), the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that contains-- (1) the administrative actions that the Administration and the Department of Agriculture should take to make the improvements described in paragraph (1) of that subsection; and (2) the legislative recommendations described in paragraph (2) of that subsection. ( (e) Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the working group submits the report required under subsection (c), the Administration and the Department of Agriculture shall take the administrative actions described in paragraph (1) of that subsection. ( f) Inapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. A) in section 303(b)(2) (15 U.S.C. 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(II) Limitation.--The amount excluded under subclause (I) for a company shall not exceed $25,000,000 in any fiscal year. ''; ( B) in section 308(g)(3) (15 U.S.C. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; ( ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Establishment of application process.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish a process through which a rural business investment company may apply for leverage granted under section 321 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the working group is established under subsection (a), the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that contains-- (1) the administrative actions that the Administration and the Department of Agriculture should take to make the improvements described in paragraph (1) of that subsection; and (2) the legislative recommendations described in paragraph (2) of that subsection. ( (e) Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the working group submits the report required under subsection (c), the Administration and the Department of Agriculture shall take the administrative actions described in paragraph (1) of that subsection. ( f) Inapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). B) in section 308(g)(3) (15 U.S.C. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; ( 687b(d)(1)(A)), by inserting ``(including each rural business investment company that receives leverage under section 321)'' after ``Each licensee''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES. ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) ``(c) Internal Evaluation.--Not later than June 1 of each year, the Administration shall perform an evaluation to determine whether the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for the fiscal year in which the evaluation is made. ''; b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Establishment of application process.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish a process through which a rural business investment company may apply for leverage granted under section 321 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as added by subsection (a) of this section. ( (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish an interagency working group to develop-- (1) administrative recommendations for improving the coordination between the Administration and the Department of Agriculture in administering the program carried out under part A of title III of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681 et seq.) respectively; and (2) legislative recommendations for improving capital access and investment in rural areas of the United States through the programs described in paragraph (1), including by increasing the number of licensees under those programs. ( (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the working group is established under subsection (a), the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that contains-- (1) the administrative actions that the Administration and the Department of Agriculture should take to make the improvements described in paragraph (1) of that subsection; and (2) the legislative recommendations described in paragraph (2) of that subsection. ( d) Termination.--The working group shall terminate upon submission of the report required under subsection (c). (

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. A) in section 303(b)(2) (15 U.S.C. 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(II) Limitation.--The amount excluded under subclause (I) for a company shall not exceed $25,000,000 in any fiscal year. ''; ( B) in section 308(g)(3) (15 U.S.C. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; ( ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Establishment of application process.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish a process through which a rural business investment company may apply for leverage granted under section 321 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the working group is established under subsection (a), the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that contains-- (1) the administrative actions that the Administration and the Department of Agriculture should take to make the improvements described in paragraph (1) of that subsection; and (2) the legislative recommendations described in paragraph (2) of that subsection. ( (e) Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the working group submits the report required under subsection (c), the Administration and the Department of Agriculture shall take the administrative actions described in paragraph (1) of that subsection. ( f) Inapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). B) in section 308(g)(3) (15 U.S.C. 687(g)(3))-- (i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) the total number of rural business investment companies, as defined in section 321(a), that received leverage from the Administration under section 321 in the previous year, including the amount of that leverage that each such rural business investment company received. ''; ( 687b(d)(1)(A)), by inserting ``(including each rural business investment company that receives leverage under section 321)'' after ``Each licensee''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES. ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) ``(c) Internal Evaluation.--Not later than June 1 of each year, the Administration shall perform an evaluation to determine whether the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for the fiscal year in which the evaluation is made. ''; b) SBA Requirements.-- (1) Establishment of application process.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish a process through which a rural business investment company may apply for leverage granted under section 321 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as added by subsection (a) of this section. ( (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish an interagency working group to develop-- (1) administrative recommendations for improving the coordination between the Administration and the Department of Agriculture in administering the program carried out under part A of title III of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681 et seq.) respectively; and (2) legislative recommendations for improving capital access and investment in rural areas of the United States through the programs described in paragraph (1), including by increasing the number of licensees under those programs. ( (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the working group is established under subsection (a), the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that contains-- (1) the administrative actions that the Administration and the Department of Agriculture should take to make the improvements described in paragraph (1) of that subsection; and (2) the legislative recommendations described in paragraph (2) of that subsection. ( d) Termination.--The working group shall terminate upon submission of the report required under subsection (c). (

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. e) Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the working group submits the report required under subsection (c), the Administration and the Department of Agriculture shall take the administrative actions described in paragraph (1) of that subsection. (

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) ``(c) Internal Evaluation.--Not later than June 1 of each year, the Administration shall perform an evaluation to determine whether the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for the fiscal year in which the evaluation is made. ''; ( (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish an interagency working group to develop-- (1) administrative recommendations for improving the coordination between the Administration and the Department of Agriculture in administering the program carried out under part A of title III of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681 et seq.) c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the working group is established under subsection (a), the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that contains-- (1) the administrative actions that the Administration and the Department of Agriculture should take to make the improvements described in paragraph (1) of that subsection; and (2) the legislative recommendations described in paragraph (2) of that subsection. (

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) (2) Update to rules.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and in addition to the process established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make any updates to the rules of the Administration that are necessary as a result of this section and the amendments made by this section. e) Implementation of Recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the working group submits the report required under subsection (c), the Administration and the Department of Agriculture shall take the administrative actions described in paragraph (1) of that subsection. (

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide opportunities to rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. 683(b)(2)), by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Investments in rural areas.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(2) Conditions.--With respect to leverage granted by the Administration to a rural business investment company under paragraph (1)-- ``(A) the amount of the leverage made available shall be subject to the limitations under section 303(b)(2); ``(B) for the purposes of subparagraph (A), any leverage granted by the Secretary to the rural business investment company under the program carried out under subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) ``(c) Internal Evaluation.--Not later than June 1 of each year, the Administration shall perform an evaluation to determine whether the Administration will be unable to expend all of the covered amounts for the fiscal year in which the evaluation is made. ''; ( (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish an interagency working group to develop-- (1) administrative recommendations for improving the coordination between the Administration and the Department of Agriculture in administering the program carried out under part A of title III of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681 et seq.) c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the working group is established under subsection (a), the working group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that contains-- (1) the administrative actions that the Administration and the Department of Agriculture should take to make the improvements described in paragraph (1) of that subsection; and (2) the legislative recommendations described in paragraph (2) of that subsection. (

H.R.7897

Environmental Protection

PFAS Reference Standards Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to require manufacturers of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, to submit an analytical reference standard for each PFAS it has manufactured since ten years prior to the enactment of this bill.

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Reference Standards Act''. SEC. 2. EPA REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF ANALYTICAL REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PFAS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Uses.--The Administrator may-- (1) use an analytical reference standard submitted under this section only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the Administrator; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of Federal requirements; and (2) provide an analytical reference standard submitted under this section to a State, to be used only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the State; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of State requirements. (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Chemical substance.--The term ``chemical substance'' means any organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602). <all>

PFAS Reference Standards Act

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.

PFAS Reference Standards Act

Rep. Sarbanes, John P.

D

MD

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to require manufacturers of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, to submit an analytical reference standard for each PFAS it has manufactured since ten years prior to the enactment of this bill.

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Reference Standards Act''. SEC. 2. EPA REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF ANALYTICAL REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PFAS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Uses.--The Administrator may-- (1) use an analytical reference standard submitted under this section only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the Administrator; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of Federal requirements; and (2) provide an analytical reference standard submitted under this section to a State, to be used only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the State; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of State requirements. (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Chemical substance.--The term ``chemical substance'' means any organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602). <all>

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Reference Standards Act''. SEC. 2. EPA REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF ANALYTICAL REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PFAS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Uses.--The Administrator may-- (1) use an analytical reference standard submitted under this section only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the Administrator; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of Federal requirements; and (2) provide an analytical reference standard submitted under this section to a State, to be used only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the State; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of State requirements. (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Chemical substance.--The term ``chemical substance'' means any organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602). <all>

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Reference Standards Act''. SEC. 2. EPA REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF ANALYTICAL REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PFAS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Uses.--The Administrator may-- (1) use an analytical reference standard submitted under this section only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the Administrator; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of Federal requirements; and (2) provide an analytical reference standard submitted under this section to a State, to be used only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the State; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of State requirements. (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Chemical substance.--The term ``chemical substance'' means any organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602). <all>

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Reference Standards Act''. SEC. 2. EPA REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF ANALYTICAL REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PFAS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Uses.--The Administrator may-- (1) use an analytical reference standard submitted under this section only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the Administrator; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of Federal requirements; and (2) provide an analytical reference standard submitted under this section to a State, to be used only for-- (A) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, which may be carried out by an entity determined appropriate by the State; or (B) activities relating to the implementation or enforcement of State requirements. (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Chemical substance.--The term ``chemical substance'' means any organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602). <all>

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. ( (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. ( 3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. 4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602).

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. 4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602).

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. ( (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. ( 3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. 4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602).

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. ( (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. ( 3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. 4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602).

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. ( (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. ( 3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. 4) Manufacture; state.--The terms ``manufacture'' and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602).

To require manufacturers of PFAS to submit analytical reference standards to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require each covered entity to submit to the Administrator an analytical reference standard for each chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom manufactured by the covered entity after the date that is 10 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act. ( (c) Prohibition.--No person receiving an analytical reference standard submitted under this section may use or transfer the analytical reference standard for a commercial purpose. ( 3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means a manufacturer of a chemical substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (

H.R.2685

Science, Technology, Communications

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. The report shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which these providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY OF MOBILE SERVICE NETWORKS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. (b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed, are addressing, or have not addressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities (including vulnerabilities the exploitation of which could lead to surveillance conducted by adversaries) identified by academic and independent researchers, multistakeholder standards and technical organizations, industry experts, and Federal agencies, including in relevant reports of-- (A) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; (B) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and (C) the Department of Homeland Security, including-- (i) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and (ii) the Science and Technology Directorate. (2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. (3) A discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks. (4) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in each of the following: (A) Mobile service. (B) Mobile communications equipment or services. (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. (D) Commonly used mobile operating systems and communications software and applications. (5) A discussion of the barriers for providers of mobile service to adopt more efficacious encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques and to prohibit the use of older encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques with established vulnerabilities in mobile service, mobile communications equipment or services, and mobile phones and other mobile devices. (6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. (7) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, costs, commercial availability, and usage by adversaries in the United States of cell site simulators (often known as international mobile subscriber identity-catchers) and other mobile service surveillance and interception technologies. (c) Consultation.--In preparing the report required by subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall, to the degree practicable, consult with-- (1) the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (3) the intelligence community; (4) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security; (5) the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security; (6) academic and independent researchers with expertise in privacy, encryption, cybersecurity, and network threats; (7) participants in multistakeholder standards and technical organizations (including the 3rd Generation Partnership Project and the Internet Engineering Task Force); (8) international stakeholders, in coordination with the Department of State as appropriate; (9) providers of mobile service, including small providers (or the representatives of such providers) and rural providers (or the representatives of such providers); (10) manufacturers, operators, and providers of mobile communications equipment or services and mobile phones and other mobile devices; (11) developers of mobile operating systems and communications software and applications; and (12) other experts that the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Scope of Report.--The Assistant Secretary shall-- (1) limit the report required by subsection (a) to mobile service networks; (2) exclude consideration of 5G protocols and networks in the report required by subsection (a); (3) limit the assessment required by subsection (b)(1) to vulnerabilities that have been shown to be-- (A) exploited in non-laboratory settings; or (B) feasibly and practicably exploitable in real- world conditions; and (4) consider in the report required by subsection (a) vulnerabilities that have been effectively mitigated by manufacturers of mobile phones and other mobile devices. (e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. (2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000 for fiscal year 2022. Such amount is authorized to remain available through fiscal year 2023. (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Adversary.--The term ``adversary'' includes-- (A) any unauthorized hacker or other intruder into a mobile service network; and (B) any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization. (4) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence community'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). (5) Mobile communications equipment or service.--The term ``mobile communications equipment or service'' means any equipment or service that is essential to the provision of mobile service. (6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). (B) Commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (7) Person.--The term ``person'' means an individual or entity. (8) 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. Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes.

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

Rep. Eshoo, Anna G.

D

CA

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of these networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. The report shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which these providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY OF MOBILE SERVICE NETWORKS. (b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed, are addressing, or have not addressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities (including vulnerabilities the exploitation of which could lead to surveillance conducted by adversaries) identified by academic and independent researchers, multistakeholder standards and technical organizations, industry experts, and Federal agencies, including in relevant reports of-- (A) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; (B) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and (C) the Department of Homeland Security, including-- (i) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and (ii) the Science and Technology Directorate. (3) A discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks. (4) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in each of the following: (A) Mobile service. (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. (D) Commonly used mobile operating systems and communications software and applications. (7) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, costs, commercial availability, and usage by adversaries in the United States of cell site simulators (often known as international mobile subscriber identity-catchers) and other mobile service surveillance and interception technologies. (2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000 for fiscal year 2022. Such amount is authorized to remain available through fiscal year 2023. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization. (4) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence community'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). (5) Mobile communications equipment or service.--The term ``mobile communications equipment or service'' means any equipment or service that is essential to the provision of mobile service. 332(d))). (B) Commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (8) 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. Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY OF MOBILE SERVICE NETWORKS. (b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed, are addressing, or have not addressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities (including vulnerabilities the exploitation of which could lead to surveillance conducted by adversaries) identified by academic and independent researchers, multistakeholder standards and technical organizations, industry experts, and Federal agencies, including in relevant reports of-- (A) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; (B) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and (C) the Department of Homeland Security, including-- (i) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and (ii) the Science and Technology Directorate. (3) A discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks. (4) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in each of the following: (A) Mobile service. (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. (2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. Such amount is authorized to remain available through fiscal year 2023. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (4) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence community'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. (5) Mobile communications equipment or service.--The term ``mobile communications equipment or service'' means any equipment or service that is essential to the provision of mobile service. 332(d))). (8) 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. Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY OF MOBILE SERVICE NETWORKS. (b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed, are addressing, or have not addressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities (including vulnerabilities the exploitation of which could lead to surveillance conducted by adversaries) identified by academic and independent researchers, multistakeholder standards and technical organizations, industry experts, and Federal agencies, including in relevant reports of-- (A) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; (B) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and (C) the Department of Homeland Security, including-- (i) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and (ii) the Science and Technology Directorate. (2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. (3) A discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks. (4) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in each of the following: (A) Mobile service. (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. (D) Commonly used mobile operating systems and communications software and applications. (7) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, costs, commercial availability, and usage by adversaries in the United States of cell site simulators (often known as international mobile subscriber identity-catchers) and other mobile service surveillance and interception technologies. (d) Scope of Report.--The Assistant Secretary shall-- (1) limit the report required by subsection (a) to mobile service networks; (2) exclude consideration of 5G protocols and networks in the report required by subsection (a); (3) limit the assessment required by subsection (b)(1) to vulnerabilities that have been shown to be-- (A) exploited in non-laboratory settings; or (B) feasibly and practicably exploitable in real- world conditions; and (4) consider in the report required by subsection (a) vulnerabilities that have been effectively mitigated by manufacturers of mobile phones and other mobile devices. (e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. (2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000 for fiscal year 2022. Such amount is authorized to remain available through fiscal year 2023. (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Adversary.--The term ``adversary'' includes-- (A) any unauthorized hacker or other intruder into a mobile service network; and (B) any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization. (4) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence community'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). (5) Mobile communications equipment or service.--The term ``mobile communications equipment or service'' means any equipment or service that is essential to the provision of mobile service. 332(d))). (B) Commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (8) 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. Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act''. SEC. REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY OF MOBILE SERVICE NETWORKS. (b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed, are addressing, or have not addressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities (including vulnerabilities the exploitation of which could lead to surveillance conducted by adversaries) identified by academic and independent researchers, multistakeholder standards and technical organizations, industry experts, and Federal agencies, including in relevant reports of-- (A) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; (B) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and (C) the Department of Homeland Security, including-- (i) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and (ii) the Science and Technology Directorate. (2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. (3) A discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks. (4) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in each of the following: (A) Mobile service. (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. (D) Commonly used mobile operating systems and communications software and applications. (7) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, costs, commercial availability, and usage by adversaries in the United States of cell site simulators (often known as international mobile subscriber identity-catchers) and other mobile service surveillance and interception technologies. (c) Consultation.--In preparing the report required by subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary shall, to the degree practicable, consult with-- (1) the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (3) the intelligence community; (4) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security; (5) the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security; (6) academic and independent researchers with expertise in privacy, encryption, cybersecurity, and network threats; (7) participants in multistakeholder standards and technical organizations (including the 3rd Generation Partnership Project and the Internet Engineering Task Force); (8) international stakeholders, in coordination with the Department of State as appropriate; (9) providers of mobile service, including small providers (or the representatives of such providers) and rural providers (or the representatives of such providers); (10) manufacturers, operators, and providers of mobile communications equipment or services and mobile phones and other mobile devices; (11) developers of mobile operating systems and communications software and applications; and (12) other experts that the Assistant Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Scope of Report.--The Assistant Secretary shall-- (1) limit the report required by subsection (a) to mobile service networks; (2) exclude consideration of 5G protocols and networks in the report required by subsection (a); (3) limit the assessment required by subsection (b)(1) to vulnerabilities that have been shown to be-- (A) exploited in non-laboratory settings; or (B) feasibly and practicably exploitable in real- world conditions; and (4) consider in the report required by subsection (a) vulnerabilities that have been effectively mitigated by manufacturers of mobile phones and other mobile devices. (e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. (2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000 for fiscal year 2022. Such amount is authorized to remain available through fiscal year 2023. (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Adversary.--The term ``adversary'' includes-- (A) any unauthorized hacker or other intruder into a mobile service network; and (B) any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization. (4) Intelligence community.--The term ``intelligence community'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). (5) Mobile communications equipment or service.--The term ``mobile communications equipment or service'' means any equipment or service that is essential to the provision of mobile service. 332(d))). (B) Commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (8) 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. Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( 3) A discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks. ( (5) A discussion of the barriers for providers of mobile service to adopt more efficacious encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques and to prohibit the use of older encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques with established vulnerabilities in mobile service, mobile communications equipment or services, and mobile phones and other mobile devices. ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( 6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). ( B) Commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). ( B) Commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( 3) A discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks. ( (5) A discussion of the barriers for providers of mobile service to adopt more efficacious encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques and to prohibit the use of older encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques with established vulnerabilities in mobile service, mobile communications equipment or services, and mobile phones and other mobile devices. ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( 6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). ( B) Commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( 3) A discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks. ( (5) A discussion of the barriers for providers of mobile service to adopt more efficacious encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques and to prohibit the use of older encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques with established vulnerabilities in mobile service, mobile communications equipment or services, and mobile phones and other mobile devices. ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( 6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). ( B) Commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( 3) A discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks. ( (5) A discussion of the barriers for providers of mobile service to adopt more efficacious encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques and to prohibit the use of older encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques with established vulnerabilities in mobile service, mobile communications equipment or services, and mobile phones and other mobile devices. ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. ( 6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( (C) Commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices. ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( e) Form of Report.-- (1) Classified information.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (6) Mobile service.--The term ``mobile service'' means, to the extent provided to United States customers, either or both of the following services: (A) Commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))). ( B) Commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks, and for other purposes. 2) A discussion of-- (A) the degree to which customers (including consumers, companies, and government agencies) consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices; and (B) the commercial availability of tools, frameworks, best practices, and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs. ( ( 6) An estimate and discussion of the prevalence, usage, and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected. ( 2) Potentially exploitable unclassified information.--The Assistant Secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection (a) but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection. ( (

H.R.7270

Government Operations and Politics

Clean Elections in America Act This bill prohibits states from providing individuals with absentee ballots to vote in federal elections unless they meet specified application requirements and are unable to vote in person due to specified reasons.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Elections in America Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT. (a) Requirements.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. 304. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. ``(D) The individual will be absent from the jurisdiction in which the individual is registered to vote on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(2) Application requirements.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless-- ``(A) the individual submits an application to the appropriate State or local election official and such application is received by the official not later than noon on the Friday before the date of the election; and ``(B) the application includes-- ``(i) the individual's name and address; ``(ii) the reason such individual is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election and such reason is an excusable reason described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identity. ``(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to each election for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this section.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec. 304. Requirements with respect to voting by absentee ballot.''. <all>

Clean Elections in America Act

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

Clean Elections in America Act

Rep. Grothman, Glenn

R

WI

This bill prohibits states from providing individuals with absentee ballots to vote in federal elections unless they meet specified application requirements and are unable to vote in person due to specified reasons.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Elections in America Act''. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. ``(D) The individual will be absent from the jurisdiction in which the individual is registered to vote on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(2) Application requirements.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless-- ``(A) the individual submits an application to the appropriate State or local election official and such application is received by the official not later than noon on the Friday before the date of the election; and ``(B) the application includes-- ``(i) the individual's name and address; ``(ii) the reason such individual is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election and such reason is an excusable reason described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identity. ``(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to each election for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this section.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following 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 ``Clean Elections in America Act''. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. ``(D) The individual will be absent from the jurisdiction in which the individual is registered to vote on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(2) Application requirements.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless-- ``(A) the individual submits an application to the appropriate State or local election official and such application is received by the official not later than noon on the Friday before the date of the election; and ``(B) the application includes-- ``(i) the individual's name and address; ``(ii) the reason such individual is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election and such reason is an excusable reason described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identity. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Elections in America Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT. (a) Requirements.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. 304. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. ``(D) The individual will be absent from the jurisdiction in which the individual is registered to vote on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(2) Application requirements.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless-- ``(A) the individual submits an application to the appropriate State or local election official and such application is received by the official not later than noon on the Friday before the date of the election; and ``(B) the application includes-- ``(i) the individual's name and address; ``(ii) the reason such individual is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election and such reason is an excusable reason described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identity. ``(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to each election for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this section.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec. 304. Requirements with respect to voting by absentee ballot.''. <all>

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Elections in America Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT. (a) Requirements.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. 304. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. ``(D) The individual will be absent from the jurisdiction in which the individual is registered to vote on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(2) Application requirements.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless-- ``(A) the individual submits an application to the appropriate State or local election official and such application is received by the official not later than noon on the Friday before the date of the election; and ``(B) the application includes-- ``(i) the individual's name and address; ``(ii) the reason such individual is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election and such reason is an excusable reason described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identity. ``(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to each election for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this section.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec. 304. Requirements with respect to voting by absentee ballot.''. <all>

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to each election for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this section.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to each election for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this section.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to each election for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this section.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to each election for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this section.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(E) The individual is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under any other Federal law. ``(b) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to each election for Federal office held after the date of the enactment of this section.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(a) Individuals Eligible To Receive Absentee Ballot.-- ``(1) Excusable reasons to receive absentee ballot.--A State may not provide to an individual an absentee ballot to vote in an election for Federal office unless such individual meets the application requirements described in paragraph (2) and is unable to vote in person at the appropriate polling place in the State on the date of the election for any of the following reasons: ``(A) The business or occupation of the individual prevents such individual from voting in person on the date of the election. ``(B) The individual is unable to vote in person on the date of the election because such individual provides care to a parent, spouse, or child with an illness, disability, or injury that requires constant care. ``(C) The individual suffers from a physical ailment, or is an individual with a disability, that substantially limits the ability of the individual to vote in person. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

S.2751

Labor and Employment

Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021 This bill provides protections for farmworkers from occupational exposures to wildfire smoke and excessive heat. Specifically, the bill establishes an initial occupational safety and health standard that requires agricultural operation employers to provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect them from wildfire smoke (e.g., N95 masks or N100 masks) and excessive heat exposure (e.g., water and cooling facilities). Employers must also provide farmworkers with materials about how to use the equipment and the risks associated with exposure to wildfire smoke and excessive heat. Under the standard, workers are required to use the appropriate protective equipment when air quality or heat reaches a dangerous level. In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) must promulgate an occupational safety and health standard that provides at least the same level of protection as the initial standard. OSHA must also provide technical assistance to employers on how to comply with the standards and develop sample training and education materials that may be used by employers.

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that, as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) the wildfire season has increased by over 2 months since the 1970s, and wildfires have become increasingly prevalent across the United States due to prolonged droughts and extreme temperatures; (2) the average annual temperatures in the western United States have increased by 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970; (3) wildfire smoke often contains toxic chemicals and particulates, creating hazardous air quality conditions; (4) wildfire smoke often persists for extended periods of time and can travel hundreds of miles; (5) wildfire smoke inhalation is harmful to human health, particularly for vulnerable populations, including outdoor workers; (6) excessive heat poses a potentially deadly threat to those without protection from the heat, including outdoor workers; and (7) more than 100 people died during the June 2021 heat wave in Oregon, including a farmworker. SEC. 3. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD TO PROTECT FARMWORKERS FROM WILDFIRE SMOKE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agricultural operation employer.--The term ``agricultural operation employer'' means an employer, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or agricultural operation. (2) Excessive heat.--The term ``excessive heat'' includes outdoor or indoor exposure to heat at a level that exceeds the capacities of the body to maintain normal body functions and may cause heat-related injury, illness, or fatality (including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, heat cramps, or heat rashes). (3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (b) Initial Occupational Safety and Health Standard.-- (1) In general.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date of the promulgation of the occupational safety and health standard under subsection (c), the Secretary shall deem the initial standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat described in paragraph (2) to be an occupational safety and health standard under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655). (2) Contents of initial standard.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall require that an agricultural operation employer-- (A) provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect from wildfire smoke when air quality at the workplace reaches a level determined by the Secretary to be dangerous to human health; (B) ensure that the equipment provided under subparagraph (A) includes a N95 respirator or N100 respirator or other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from wildfire smoke exposure; (C) require mandatory use of the equipment described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) when air quality at the workplace reaches an extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary; (D) provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect from excessive heat when the heat reaches a level determined by the Secretary to be dangerous to health; (E) ensure that the equipment provided under subparagraph (D) includes water and cooling facilities to protect from excessive heat; (F) require mandatory use of the equipment described in subparagraphs (D) and (E) when the excessive heat reaches an extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary; and (G) provide, with protective equipment provided under any of subparagraphs (A) through (F)-- (i) training and education materials to farmworkers, in a language understood by the farmworkers, regarding-- (I) how to properly use the protective equipment; (II) how long and under what conditions the protective equipment is effective; and (III) the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection or the signs of heat illness, as applicable; and (ii) an opportunity for the farmworkers to ask questions and receive responses regarding the training and education materials described in clause (i); and (H) require that, once the air quality or heat level has reached a dangerous or extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A), (C), (D), or (F), farmworkers be provided mandatory rest breaks-- (i) of at least 10 minutes every 2 hours; and (ii) in shaded areas where the exposure to smoke is decreased or the temperature is decreased, as applicable. (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). (c) Occupational Safety and Health Standard.-- (1) In general.--By not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall begin promulgating an occupational safety and health standard under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655) to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat. (2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) provide safety and health protections for farmworkers working for agricultural operation employers that provide at least the same level of health and safety protection as the requirements under subsection (b)(2); (B) provide no less protection than the most protective smoke or heat protection standard adopted by a State; (C) detail the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection; and (D) detail the potential health impacts of working in excessive heat without proper protection. (d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (B) Collaboration.--In developing training and education materials under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- (i) work with community organizations for hard-to-reach farmworkers due to geographic isolation, language barriers, or literacy issues; and (ii) seek input in the development of the training and education materials in alternative languages, including indigenous languages. (3) Collaboration with community organizations.--The Secretary may, upon request, provide the training and educational materials developed under paragraph (2)(B) to relevant community and nonprofit organizations. <all>

Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021

A bill to establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes.

Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021

Sen. Merkley, Jeff

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This bill provides protections for farmworkers from occupational exposures to wildfire smoke and excessive heat. Specifically, the bill establishes an initial occupational safety and health standard that requires agricultural operation employers to provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect them from wildfire smoke (e.g., N95 masks or N100 masks) and excessive heat exposure (e.g., water and cooling facilities). Employers must also provide farmworkers with materials about how to use the equipment and the risks associated with exposure to wildfire smoke and excessive heat. Under the standard, workers are required to use the appropriate protective equipment when air quality or heat reaches a dangerous level. In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) must promulgate an occupational safety and health standard that provides at least the same level of protection as the initial standard. OSHA must also provide technical assistance to employers on how to comply with the standards and develop sample training and education materials that may be used by employers.

This Act may be cited as the ``Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021''. 2. SEC. 3. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD TO PROTECT FARMWORKERS FROM WILDFIRE SMOKE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (2) Contents of initial standard.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall require that an agricultural operation employer-- (A) provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect from wildfire smoke when air quality at the workplace reaches a level determined by the Secretary to be dangerous to human health; (B) ensure that the equipment provided under subparagraph (A) includes a N95 respirator or N100 respirator or other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from wildfire smoke exposure; (C) require mandatory use of the equipment described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) when air quality at the workplace reaches an extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary; (D) provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect from excessive heat when the heat reaches a level determined by the Secretary to be dangerous to health; (E) ensure that the equipment provided under subparagraph (D) includes water and cooling facilities to protect from excessive heat; (F) require mandatory use of the equipment described in subparagraphs (D) and (E) when the excessive heat reaches an extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary; and (G) provide, with protective equipment provided under any of subparagraphs (A) through (F)-- (i) training and education materials to farmworkers, in a language understood by the farmworkers, regarding-- (I) how to properly use the protective equipment; (II) how long and under what conditions the protective equipment is effective; and (III) the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection or the signs of heat illness, as applicable; and (ii) an opportunity for the farmworkers to ask questions and receive responses regarding the training and education materials described in clause (i); and (H) require that, once the air quality or heat level has reached a dangerous or extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A), (C), (D), or (F), farmworkers be provided mandatory rest breaks-- (i) of at least 10 minutes every 2 hours; and (ii) in shaded areas where the exposure to smoke is decreased or the temperature is decreased, as applicable. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). (d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)).

This Act may be cited as the ``Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021''. 2. 3. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD TO PROTECT FARMWORKERS FROM WILDFIRE SMOKE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). (d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that, as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) the wildfire season has increased by over 2 months since the 1970s, and wildfires have become increasingly prevalent across the United States due to prolonged droughts and extreme temperatures; (2) the average annual temperatures in the western United States have increased by 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970; (3) wildfire smoke often contains toxic chemicals and particulates, creating hazardous air quality conditions; (4) wildfire smoke often persists for extended periods of time and can travel hundreds of miles; (5) wildfire smoke inhalation is harmful to human health, particularly for vulnerable populations, including outdoor workers; (6) excessive heat poses a potentially deadly threat to those without protection from the heat, including outdoor workers; and (7) more than 100 people died during the June 2021 heat wave in Oregon, including a farmworker. SEC. 3. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD TO PROTECT FARMWORKERS FROM WILDFIRE SMOKE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT. (2) Excessive heat.--The term ``excessive heat'' includes outdoor or indoor exposure to heat at a level that exceeds the capacities of the body to maintain normal body functions and may cause heat-related injury, illness, or fatality (including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, heat cramps, or heat rashes). 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (2) Contents of initial standard.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall require that an agricultural operation employer-- (A) provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect from wildfire smoke when air quality at the workplace reaches a level determined by the Secretary to be dangerous to human health; (B) ensure that the equipment provided under subparagraph (A) includes a N95 respirator or N100 respirator or other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from wildfire smoke exposure; (C) require mandatory use of the equipment described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) when air quality at the workplace reaches an extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary; (D) provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect from excessive heat when the heat reaches a level determined by the Secretary to be dangerous to health; (E) ensure that the equipment provided under subparagraph (D) includes water and cooling facilities to protect from excessive heat; (F) require mandatory use of the equipment described in subparagraphs (D) and (E) when the excessive heat reaches an extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary; and (G) provide, with protective equipment provided under any of subparagraphs (A) through (F)-- (i) training and education materials to farmworkers, in a language understood by the farmworkers, regarding-- (I) how to properly use the protective equipment; (II) how long and under what conditions the protective equipment is effective; and (III) the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection or the signs of heat illness, as applicable; and (ii) an opportunity for the farmworkers to ask questions and receive responses regarding the training and education materials described in clause (i); and (H) require that, once the air quality or heat level has reached a dangerous or extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A), (C), (D), or (F), farmworkers be provided mandatory rest breaks-- (i) of at least 10 minutes every 2 hours; and (ii) in shaded areas where the exposure to smoke is decreased or the temperature is decreased, as applicable. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). (d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (3) Collaboration with community organizations.--The Secretary may, upon request, provide the training and educational materials developed under paragraph (2)(B) to relevant community and nonprofit organizations.

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that, as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) the wildfire season has increased by over 2 months since the 1970s, and wildfires have become increasingly prevalent across the United States due to prolonged droughts and extreme temperatures; (2) the average annual temperatures in the western United States have increased by 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970; (3) wildfire smoke often contains toxic chemicals and particulates, creating hazardous air quality conditions; (4) wildfire smoke often persists for extended periods of time and can travel hundreds of miles; (5) wildfire smoke inhalation is harmful to human health, particularly for vulnerable populations, including outdoor workers; (6) excessive heat poses a potentially deadly threat to those without protection from the heat, including outdoor workers; and (7) more than 100 people died during the June 2021 heat wave in Oregon, including a farmworker. SEC. 3. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD TO PROTECT FARMWORKERS FROM WILDFIRE SMOKE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT. (2) Excessive heat.--The term ``excessive heat'' includes outdoor or indoor exposure to heat at a level that exceeds the capacities of the body to maintain normal body functions and may cause heat-related injury, illness, or fatality (including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, heat cramps, or heat rashes). (3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (2) Contents of initial standard.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall require that an agricultural operation employer-- (A) provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect from wildfire smoke when air quality at the workplace reaches a level determined by the Secretary to be dangerous to human health; (B) ensure that the equipment provided under subparagraph (A) includes a N95 respirator or N100 respirator or other equipment certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to protect from wildfire smoke exposure; (C) require mandatory use of the equipment described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) when air quality at the workplace reaches an extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary; (D) provide farmworkers with appropriate equipment to protect from excessive heat when the heat reaches a level determined by the Secretary to be dangerous to health; (E) ensure that the equipment provided under subparagraph (D) includes water and cooling facilities to protect from excessive heat; (F) require mandatory use of the equipment described in subparagraphs (D) and (E) when the excessive heat reaches an extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary; and (G) provide, with protective equipment provided under any of subparagraphs (A) through (F)-- (i) training and education materials to farmworkers, in a language understood by the farmworkers, regarding-- (I) how to properly use the protective equipment; (II) how long and under what conditions the protective equipment is effective; and (III) the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection or the signs of heat illness, as applicable; and (ii) an opportunity for the farmworkers to ask questions and receive responses regarding the training and education materials described in clause (i); and (H) require that, once the air quality or heat level has reached a dangerous or extremely dangerous level, as determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A), (C), (D), or (F), farmworkers be provided mandatory rest breaks-- (i) of at least 10 minutes every 2 hours; and (ii) in shaded areas where the exposure to smoke is decreased or the temperature is decreased, as applicable. (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). (c) Occupational Safety and Health Standard.-- (1) In general.--By not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall begin promulgating an occupational safety and health standard under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. (2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) provide safety and health protections for farmworkers working for agricultural operation employers that provide at least the same level of health and safety protection as the requirements under subsection (b)(2); (B) provide no less protection than the most protective smoke or heat protection standard adopted by a State; (C) detail the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection; and (D) detail the potential health impacts of working in excessive heat without proper protection. (d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (B) Collaboration.--In developing training and education materials under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- (i) work with community organizations for hard-to-reach farmworkers due to geographic isolation, language barriers, or literacy issues; and (ii) seek input in the development of the training and education materials in alternative languages, including indigenous languages. (3) Collaboration with community organizations.--The Secretary may, upon request, provide the training and educational materials developed under paragraph (2)(B) to relevant community and nonprofit organizations.

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021''. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agricultural operation employer.--The term ``agricultural operation employer'' means an employer, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or agricultural operation. ( 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). ( 2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) provide safety and health protections for farmworkers working for agricultural operation employers that provide at least the same level of health and safety protection as the requirements under subsection (b)(2); (B) provide no less protection than the most protective smoke or heat protection standard adopted by a State; (C) detail the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection; and (D) detail the potential health impacts of working in excessive heat without proper protection. (d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). ( 2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( (b) Initial Occupational Safety and Health Standard.-- (1) In general.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date of the promulgation of the occupational safety and health standard under subsection (c), the Secretary shall deem the initial standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat described in paragraph (2) to be an occupational safety and health standard under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655). (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). ( 2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (B) Collaboration.--In developing training and education materials under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- (i) work with community organizations for hard-to-reach farmworkers due to geographic isolation, language barriers, or literacy issues; and (ii) seek input in the development of the training and education materials in alternative languages, including indigenous languages. ( 3) Collaboration with community organizations.--The Secretary may, upon request, provide the training and educational materials developed under paragraph (2)(B) to relevant community and nonprofit organizations.

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( (b) Initial Occupational Safety and Health Standard.-- (1) In general.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date of the promulgation of the occupational safety and health standard under subsection (c), the Secretary shall deem the initial standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat described in paragraph (2) to be an occupational safety and health standard under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655). (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). ( 2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (B) Collaboration.--In developing training and education materials under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- (i) work with community organizations for hard-to-reach farmworkers due to geographic isolation, language barriers, or literacy issues; and (ii) seek input in the development of the training and education materials in alternative languages, including indigenous languages. ( 3) Collaboration with community organizations.--The Secretary may, upon request, provide the training and educational materials developed under paragraph (2)(B) to relevant community and nonprofit organizations.

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021''. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agricultural operation employer.--The term ``agricultural operation employer'' means an employer, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or agricultural operation. ( 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). ( 2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) provide safety and health protections for farmworkers working for agricultural operation employers that provide at least the same level of health and safety protection as the requirements under subsection (b)(2); (B) provide no less protection than the most protective smoke or heat protection standard adopted by a State; (C) detail the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection; and (D) detail the potential health impacts of working in excessive heat without proper protection. (d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). ( 2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( (b) Initial Occupational Safety and Health Standard.-- (1) In general.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date of the promulgation of the occupational safety and health standard under subsection (c), the Secretary shall deem the initial standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat described in paragraph (2) to be an occupational safety and health standard under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655). (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). ( 2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (B) Collaboration.--In developing training and education materials under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- (i) work with community organizations for hard-to-reach farmworkers due to geographic isolation, language barriers, or literacy issues; and (ii) seek input in the development of the training and education materials in alternative languages, including indigenous languages. ( 3) Collaboration with community organizations.--The Secretary may, upon request, provide the training and educational materials developed under paragraph (2)(B) to relevant community and nonprofit organizations.

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021''. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agricultural operation employer.--The term ``agricultural operation employer'' means an employer, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or agricultural operation. ( 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). ( 2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) provide safety and health protections for farmworkers working for agricultural operation employers that provide at least the same level of health and safety protection as the requirements under subsection (b)(2); (B) provide no less protection than the most protective smoke or heat protection standard adopted by a State; (C) detail the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection; and (D) detail the potential health impacts of working in excessive heat without proper protection. (d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). ( 2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( (b) Initial Occupational Safety and Health Standard.-- (1) In general.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date of the promulgation of the occupational safety and health standard under subsection (c), the Secretary shall deem the initial standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat described in paragraph (2) to be an occupational safety and health standard under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655). (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). ( 2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (B) Collaboration.--In developing training and education materials under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- (i) work with community organizations for hard-to-reach farmworkers due to geographic isolation, language barriers, or literacy issues; and (ii) seek input in the development of the training and education materials in alternative languages, including indigenous languages. ( 3) Collaboration with community organizations.--The Secretary may, upon request, provide the training and educational materials developed under paragraph (2)(B) to relevant community and nonprofit organizations.

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021''. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agricultural operation employer.--The term ``agricultural operation employer'' means an employer, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or agricultural operation. ( 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). ( 2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) provide safety and health protections for farmworkers working for agricultural operation employers that provide at least the same level of health and safety protection as the requirements under subsection (b)(2); (B) provide no less protection than the most protective smoke or heat protection standard adopted by a State; (C) detail the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection; and (D) detail the potential health impacts of working in excessive heat without proper protection. (d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). ( 2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( (b) Initial Occupational Safety and Health Standard.-- (1) In general.--During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date of the promulgation of the occupational safety and health standard under subsection (c), the Secretary shall deem the initial standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat described in paragraph (2) to be an occupational safety and health standard under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655). (3) Enforcement.--The initial standard described in this subsection shall be enforced in the same manner as a standard promulgated under section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), including the prohibition on discrimination under section 11(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 660(c)). ( 2) Department of labor duties.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (i) provide technical assistance, upon the request of an agricultural operation employer, regarding how to meet the employer requirements of this section; and (ii) develop sample training and education materials that may be used by agricultural operation employers to meet the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(G) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (B) Collaboration.--In developing training and education materials under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall-- (i) work with community organizations for hard-to-reach farmworkers due to geographic isolation, language barriers, or literacy issues; and (ii) seek input in the development of the training and education materials in alternative languages, including indigenous languages. ( 3) Collaboration with community organizations.--The Secretary may, upon request, provide the training and educational materials developed under paragraph (2)(B) to relevant community and nonprofit organizations.

To establish an occupational safety and health standard to protect farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat, and for other purposes. 3) Farmworker.--The term ``farmworker'' means an employee, as defined in section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 652), engaged in farming or other agricultural work for an agricultural operation employer. ( ( 2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) provide safety and health protections for farmworkers working for agricultural operation employers that provide at least the same level of health and safety protection as the requirements under subsection (b)(2); (B) provide no less protection than the most protective smoke or heat protection standard adopted by a State; (C) detail the potential health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke without proper protection; and (D) detail the potential health impacts of working in excessive heat without proper protection. ( d) Collaboration and Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--An agricultural operation employer may seek advice or assistance from the Secretary of Labor or a State or local health department regarding the equipment and training and education materials needed to meet the requirements under subsection (b)(2) (or any similar requirement of a standard promulgated under subsection (c)). (

H.R.4270

Energy

Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to (1) data collection on the location of abandoned oil or gas wells; (2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of the wells; and (3) mitigating potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells.

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended-- (1) in subtitle F of title IX (42 U.S.C. 16291 et seq.), by inserting after section 969D the following: ``SEC. 969E. ABANDONED WELLS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(b) Activities.--The research, development, and demonstration under subsection (a) shall include activities to improve-- ``(1) remote sensor capabilities, LiDAR capabilities, optical gas imaging, magnetic survey technology, and any other technologies relevant to the efficient identification of abandoned wells; ``(2) understanding of how certain parameters of abandoned wells affect methane emission rates of such wells, including paramaters such as well age, well depth, geology, construction, case material, and geographic region; ``(3) the efficiency and cost-efficacy of processes for plugging, remediating, reclaiming, and repurposing abandoned wells, including-- ``(A) improvement of processes and technologies for the unique challenges associated with plugging remote abandoned wells; ``(B) use of low carbon, lightweight cement or use of alternative materials and additives for plugging purposes; and ``(C) repurposing of abandoned wells for alternative uses, including geothermal power production or carbon capture, utilization, and storage; and ``(4) understanding of the impacts of abandoned wells on groundwater quality and contamination. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: ``Sec. 969E. Abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program.''. Union Calendar No. 389 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4270 [Report No. 117-541] _______________________________________________________________________

Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes.

Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act

Rep. Lamb, Conor

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PA

This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to (1) data collection on the location of abandoned oil or gas wells; (2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of the wells; and (3) mitigating potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended-- (1) in subtitle F of title IX (42 U.S.C. 16291 et seq. ), by inserting after section 969D the following: ``SEC. ABANDONED WELLS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(b) Activities.--The research, development, and demonstration under subsection (a) shall include activities to improve-- ``(1) remote sensor capabilities, LiDAR capabilities, optical gas imaging, magnetic survey technology, and any other technologies relevant to the efficient identification of abandoned wells; ``(2) understanding of how certain parameters of abandoned wells affect methane emission rates of such wells, including paramaters such as well age, well depth, geology, construction, case material, and geographic region; ``(3) the efficiency and cost-efficacy of processes for plugging, remediating, reclaiming, and repurposing abandoned wells, including-- ``(A) improvement of processes and technologies for the unique challenges associated with plugging remote abandoned wells; ``(B) use of low carbon, lightweight cement or use of alternative materials and additives for plugging purposes; and ``(C) repurposing of abandoned wells for alternative uses, including geothermal power production or carbon capture, utilization, and storage; and ``(4) understanding of the impacts of abandoned wells on groundwater quality and contamination. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: ``Sec. 969E. Union Calendar No. 389 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4270 [Report No. 117-541] _______________________________________________________________________

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. AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005. 16291 et seq. ), by inserting after section 969D the following: ``SEC. ABANDONED WELLS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. ``(b) Activities.--The research, development, and demonstration under subsection (a) shall include activities to improve-- ``(1) remote sensor capabilities, LiDAR capabilities, optical gas imaging, magnetic survey technology, and any other technologies relevant to the efficient identification of abandoned wells; ``(2) understanding of how certain parameters of abandoned wells affect methane emission rates of such wells, including paramaters such as well age, well depth, geology, construction, case material, and geographic region; ``(3) the efficiency and cost-efficacy of processes for plugging, remediating, reclaiming, and repurposing abandoned wells, including-- ``(A) improvement of processes and technologies for the unique challenges associated with plugging remote abandoned wells; ``(B) use of low carbon, lightweight cement or use of alternative materials and additives for plugging purposes; and ``(C) repurposing of abandoned wells for alternative uses, including geothermal power production or carbon capture, utilization, and storage; and ``(4) understanding of the impacts of abandoned wells on groundwater quality and contamination. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 969E. Union Calendar No. 389 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4270 [Report No. 117-541] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended-- (1) in subtitle F of title IX (42 U.S.C. 16291 et seq.), by inserting after section 969D the following: ``SEC. 969E. ABANDONED WELLS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(b) Activities.--The research, development, and demonstration under subsection (a) shall include activities to improve-- ``(1) remote sensor capabilities, LiDAR capabilities, optical gas imaging, magnetic survey technology, and any other technologies relevant to the efficient identification of abandoned wells; ``(2) understanding of how certain parameters of abandoned wells affect methane emission rates of such wells, including paramaters such as well age, well depth, geology, construction, case material, and geographic region; ``(3) the efficiency and cost-efficacy of processes for plugging, remediating, reclaiming, and repurposing abandoned wells, including-- ``(A) improvement of processes and technologies for the unique challenges associated with plugging remote abandoned wells; ``(B) use of low carbon, lightweight cement or use of alternative materials and additives for plugging purposes; and ``(C) repurposing of abandoned wells for alternative uses, including geothermal power production or carbon capture, utilization, and storage; and ``(4) understanding of the impacts of abandoned wells on groundwater quality and contamination. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: ``Sec. 969E. Abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program.''. Union Calendar No. 389 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4270 [Report No. 117-541] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended-- (1) in subtitle F of title IX (42 U.S.C. 16291 et seq.), by inserting after section 969D the following: ``SEC. 969E. ABANDONED WELLS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(b) Activities.--The research, development, and demonstration under subsection (a) shall include activities to improve-- ``(1) remote sensor capabilities, LiDAR capabilities, optical gas imaging, magnetic survey technology, and any other technologies relevant to the efficient identification of abandoned wells; ``(2) understanding of how certain parameters of abandoned wells affect methane emission rates of such wells, including paramaters such as well age, well depth, geology, construction, case material, and geographic region; ``(3) the efficiency and cost-efficacy of processes for plugging, remediating, reclaiming, and repurposing abandoned wells, including-- ``(A) improvement of processes and technologies for the unique challenges associated with plugging remote abandoned wells; ``(B) use of low carbon, lightweight cement or use of alternative materials and additives for plugging purposes; and ``(C) repurposing of abandoned wells for alternative uses, including geothermal power production or carbon capture, utilization, and storage; and ``(4) understanding of the impacts of abandoned wells on groundwater quality and contamination. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: ``Sec. 969E. Abandoned wells research, development, and demonstration program.''. Union Calendar No. 389 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4270 [Report No. 117-541] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: ``Sec.

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. '';

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. '';

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: ``Sec.

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. '';

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: ``Sec.

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. '';

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: ``Sec.

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. '';

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act, the Secretary of Energy shall, in coordination with relevant Federal and state agencies and entities, establish a research, development, and demonstration program to improve-- ``(1) data collection on the location of abandoned wells; ``(2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of abandoned wells; and ``(3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out the program established in (a), the Secretary shall ensure coordination of these activities with institutions of higher education, the Department of Energy National Laboratories, and the private sector. ``(d) Abandoned Well Defined.--In this section, the term `abandoned well' means a well originally drilled in connection with oil and gas operations that is not being used, has not been plugged, and has no anticipated use in oil and gas operations. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of this section-- ``(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; ``(2) $31,250,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(3) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(4) $33,750,000 for fiscal year 2025; and ``(5) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. ''; and (2) in section 1(b) (42 U.S.C. 15801 note), in the table of contents, by inserting after the matter related to section 969D the following: ``Sec.

S.5110

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit for portions of the main segment of the natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park if the segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the park.

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

Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act

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

Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr.

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PA

This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit for portions of the main segment of the natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park if the segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the park.

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

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

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

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

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution main within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.

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

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

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution main within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.

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

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution main within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.

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

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution main within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.

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

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution main within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior.

S.1965

Armed Forces and National Security

Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021 This bill addresses the long-term care of veterans, including by implementing policies for the administration of state homes. First, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a strategy for the long-term care of veterans. The VA must develop a standardized process for entering into sharing agreements between state homes and VA medical centers. A state home is a home established by a state for veterans who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans. Under the bill, the VA must ensure that veterans who are catastrophically disabled are not required to pay a co-payment for medication received at a state home. Generally, veterans are catastrophically disabled if they have a permanent severely disabling injury, disorder, or disease that compromises the ability to carry out the activities of daily living. The VA must monitor any contractor it uses to conduct inspections of state homes, including by reviewing inspections, reporting deficiencies, and publishing inspection results on a public VA website. The VA must implement a two-year pilot program to provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at state homes. Finally, the VA must work with public housing authorities and local organizations to assist aging homeless veterans in accessing existing housing and supportive services, even if a veteran is not eligible for such services from the VA.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STRATEGY FOR LONG-TERM CARE FOR AGING VETERANS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a strategy for the long-term care of veterans. (b) Elements.--The strategy developed under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify current and future needs for the long-term care of veterans based on demographic data and availability of services both from Department of Veterans Affairs and from non- Department providers in the community, include other Federal Government, non-Federal Government, nonprofit, for profit, and other entities; (2) identify the current and future needs of veterans for both institutional and non-institutional long-term care (for example, home-based and community-based services), taking into account the needs of growing veteran population groups, including women veterans, veterans with traumatic brain injury, veterans with memory loss, and other population groups with unique needs; and (3) address new and different care delivery models, including by-- (A) assessing the implications of such models for the design of facilities and how those facilities may need to change; and (B) examining the workforce needed to support aging populations of veterans as they grow and receive long- term care through different trends of care delivery. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy developed under subsection (a). SEC. 3. IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. (a) Standardized Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a standardized process throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs for entering into sharing agreements between State homes and medical centers of the Department. (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. (c) Oversight of Inspections.-- (1) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall monitor any contractor used by the Department to conduct inspections of State homes, including by reviewing the inspections conducted by each such contractor for quality not less frequently than quarterly. (2) Reporting of deficiencies.--The Secretary shall require that any deficiencies of a State home noted during the inspection of the State home be reported to the Secretary. (3) Transparency.--The Secretary shall publish the results of any inspection of a State home on a publicly available internet website of the Department. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 4. GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY PILOT PROGRAM AT STATE VETERANS HOMES. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. (b) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a two-year period. (c) Type of Assistance.--Assistance provided under the pilot program under this section may include-- (1) direct provision of geriatric psychiatry services, including health care if feasible; (2) payments to non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community to provide such services; (3) collaboration with other Federal agencies to provide such services; or (4) such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service.--The term ``active military, naval, or air service'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(24) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Eligible veteran.--The term ``eligible veteran'' means a veteran who the Secretary determines would benefit from access to geriatric psychiatry services, including veterans who sustained a traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder in line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service. (3) State home.--The term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 5. SUPPORT FOR AGING VETERANS AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall work with public housing authorities and local organizations to assist aging homeless veterans in accessing existing housing and supportive services, including health services like home-based and community-based services from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from non-Department providers in the community, even if the veteran is not eligible for such services from the Department. (b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a). <all>

Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021

Sen. Murray, Patty

D

WA

This bill addresses the long-term care of veterans, including by implementing policies for the administration of state homes. First, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a strategy for the long-term care of veterans. The VA must develop a standardized process for entering into sharing agreements between state homes and VA medical centers. A state home is a home established by a state for veterans who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans. Under the bill, the VA must ensure that veterans who are catastrophically disabled are not required to pay a co-payment for medication received at a state home. Generally, veterans are catastrophically disabled if they have a permanent severely disabling injury, disorder, or disease that compromises the ability to carry out the activities of daily living. The VA must monitor any contractor it uses to conduct inspections of state homes, including by reviewing inspections, reporting deficiencies, and publishing inspection results on a public VA website. The VA must implement a two-year pilot program to provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at state homes. Finally, the VA must work with public housing authorities and local organizations to assist aging homeless veterans in accessing existing housing and supportive services, even if a veteran is not eligible for such services from the VA.

2. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a strategy for the long-term care of veterans. (b) Elements.--The strategy developed under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify current and future needs for the long-term care of veterans based on demographic data and availability of services both from Department of Veterans Affairs and from non- Department providers in the community, include other Federal Government, non-Federal Government, nonprofit, for profit, and other entities; (2) identify the current and future needs of veterans for both institutional and non-institutional long-term care (for example, home-based and community-based services), taking into account the needs of growing veteran population groups, including women veterans, veterans with traumatic brain injury, veterans with memory loss, and other population groups with unique needs; and (3) address new and different care delivery models, including by-- (A) assessing the implications of such models for the design of facilities and how those facilities may need to change; and (B) examining the workforce needed to support aging populations of veterans as they grow and receive long- term care through different trends of care delivery. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy developed under subsection (a). 3. IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. (a) Standardized Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a standardized process throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs for entering into sharing agreements between State homes and medical centers of the Department. (c) Oversight of Inspections.-- (1) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall monitor any contractor used by the Department to conduct inspections of State homes, including by reviewing the inspections conducted by each such contractor for quality not less frequently than quarterly. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. 4. GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY PILOT PROGRAM AT STATE VETERANS HOMES. (d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service.--The term ``active military, naval, or air service'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(24) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 5. (b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a).

2. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a strategy for the long-term care of veterans. (b) Elements.--The strategy developed under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify current and future needs for the long-term care of veterans based on demographic data and availability of services both from Department of Veterans Affairs and from non- Department providers in the community, include other Federal Government, non-Federal Government, nonprofit, for profit, and other entities; (2) identify the current and future needs of veterans for both institutional and non-institutional long-term care (for example, home-based and community-based services), taking into account the needs of growing veteran population groups, including women veterans, veterans with traumatic brain injury, veterans with memory loss, and other population groups with unique needs; and (3) address new and different care delivery models, including by-- (A) assessing the implications of such models for the design of facilities and how those facilities may need to change; and (B) examining the workforce needed to support aging populations of veterans as they grow and receive long- term care through different trends of care delivery. 3. IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. (c) Oversight of Inspections.-- (1) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall monitor any contractor used by the Department to conduct inspections of State homes, including by reviewing the inspections conducted by each such contractor for quality not less frequently than quarterly. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. 4. GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY PILOT PROGRAM AT STATE VETERANS HOMES. (d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. SEC. (b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021''. 2. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a strategy for the long-term care of veterans. (b) Elements.--The strategy developed under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify current and future needs for the long-term care of veterans based on demographic data and availability of services both from Department of Veterans Affairs and from non- Department providers in the community, include other Federal Government, non-Federal Government, nonprofit, for profit, and other entities; (2) identify the current and future needs of veterans for both institutional and non-institutional long-term care (for example, home-based and community-based services), taking into account the needs of growing veteran population groups, including women veterans, veterans with traumatic brain injury, veterans with memory loss, and other population groups with unique needs; and (3) address new and different care delivery models, including by-- (A) assessing the implications of such models for the design of facilities and how those facilities may need to change; and (B) examining the workforce needed to support aging populations of veterans as they grow and receive long- term care through different trends of care delivery. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy developed under subsection (a). 3. IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. (a) Standardized Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a standardized process throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs for entering into sharing agreements between State homes and medical centers of the Department. (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. (c) Oversight of Inspections.-- (1) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall monitor any contractor used by the Department to conduct inspections of State homes, including by reviewing the inspections conducted by each such contractor for quality not less frequently than quarterly. (2) Reporting of deficiencies.--The Secretary shall require that any deficiencies of a State home noted during the inspection of the State home be reported to the Secretary. (3) Transparency.--The Secretary shall publish the results of any inspection of a State home on a publicly available internet website of the Department. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. 4. GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY PILOT PROGRAM AT STATE VETERANS HOMES. (c) Type of Assistance.--Assistance provided under the pilot program under this section may include-- (1) direct provision of geriatric psychiatry services, including health care if feasible; (2) payments to non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community to provide such services; (3) collaboration with other Federal agencies to provide such services; or (4) such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service.--The term ``active military, naval, or air service'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(24) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Eligible veteran.--The term ``eligible veteran'' means a veteran who the Secretary determines would benefit from access to geriatric psychiatry services, including veterans who sustained a traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder in line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service. SEC. 5. SUPPORT FOR AGING VETERANS AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. (b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STRATEGY FOR LONG-TERM CARE FOR AGING VETERANS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a strategy for the long-term care of veterans. (b) Elements.--The strategy developed under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify current and future needs for the long-term care of veterans based on demographic data and availability of services both from Department of Veterans Affairs and from non- Department providers in the community, include other Federal Government, non-Federal Government, nonprofit, for profit, and other entities; (2) identify the current and future needs of veterans for both institutional and non-institutional long-term care (for example, home-based and community-based services), taking into account the needs of growing veteran population groups, including women veterans, veterans with traumatic brain injury, veterans with memory loss, and other population groups with unique needs; and (3) address new and different care delivery models, including by-- (A) assessing the implications of such models for the design of facilities and how those facilities may need to change; and (B) examining the workforce needed to support aging populations of veterans as they grow and receive long- term care through different trends of care delivery. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy developed under subsection (a). SEC. 3. IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. (a) Standardized Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a standardized process throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs for entering into sharing agreements between State homes and medical centers of the Department. (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. (c) Oversight of Inspections.-- (1) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall monitor any contractor used by the Department to conduct inspections of State homes, including by reviewing the inspections conducted by each such contractor for quality not less frequently than quarterly. (2) Reporting of deficiencies.--The Secretary shall require that any deficiencies of a State home noted during the inspection of the State home be reported to the Secretary. (3) Transparency.--The Secretary shall publish the results of any inspection of a State home on a publicly available internet website of the Department. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 4. GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY PILOT PROGRAM AT STATE VETERANS HOMES. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. (b) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a two-year period. (c) Type of Assistance.--Assistance provided under the pilot program under this section may include-- (1) direct provision of geriatric psychiatry services, including health care if feasible; (2) payments to non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community to provide such services; (3) collaboration with other Federal agencies to provide such services; or (4) such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service.--The term ``active military, naval, or air service'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(24) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Eligible veteran.--The term ``eligible veteran'' means a veteran who the Secretary determines would benefit from access to geriatric psychiatry services, including veterans who sustained a traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder in line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service. (3) State home.--The term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 5. SUPPORT FOR AGING VETERANS AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall work with public housing authorities and local organizations to assist aging homeless veterans in accessing existing housing and supportive services, including health services like home-based and community-based services from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from non-Department providers in the community, even if the veteran is not eligible for such services from the Department. (b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021''. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy developed under subsection (a). IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. ( (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( (c) Type of Assistance.--Assistance provided under the pilot program under this section may include-- (1) direct provision of geriatric psychiatry services, including health care if feasible; (2) payments to non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community to provide such services; (3) collaboration with other Federal agencies to provide such services; or (4) such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( (3) State home.--The term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. a) Standardized Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a standardized process throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs for entering into sharing agreements between State homes and medical centers of the Department. (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service.--The term ``active military, naval, or air service'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(24) of title 38, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. a) Standardized Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a standardized process throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs for entering into sharing agreements between State homes and medical centers of the Department. (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service.--The term ``active military, naval, or air service'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(24) of title 38, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021''. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy developed under subsection (a). IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. ( (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( (c) Type of Assistance.--Assistance provided under the pilot program under this section may include-- (1) direct provision of geriatric psychiatry services, including health care if feasible; (2) payments to non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community to provide such services; (3) collaboration with other Federal agencies to provide such services; or (4) such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( (3) State home.--The term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. a) Standardized Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a standardized process throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs for entering into sharing agreements between State homes and medical centers of the Department. (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service.--The term ``active military, naval, or air service'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(24) of title 38, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021''. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy developed under subsection (a). IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. ( (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( (c) Type of Assistance.--Assistance provided under the pilot program under this section may include-- (1) direct provision of geriatric psychiatry services, including health care if feasible; (2) payments to non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community to provide such services; (3) collaboration with other Federal agencies to provide such services; or (4) such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( (3) State home.--The term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. a) Standardized Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a standardized process throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs for entering into sharing agreements between State homes and medical centers of the Department. (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service.--The term ``active military, naval, or air service'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(24) of title 38, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021''. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy developed under subsection (a). IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. ( (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( (c) Type of Assistance.--Assistance provided under the pilot program under this section may include-- (1) direct provision of geriatric psychiatry services, including health care if feasible; (2) payments to non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community to provide such services; (3) collaboration with other Federal agencies to provide such services; or (4) such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( (3) State home.--The term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. a) Standardized Sharing Agreements.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a standardized process throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs for entering into sharing agreements between State homes and medical centers of the Department. (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Active military, naval, or air service.--The term ``active military, naval, or air service'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(24) of title 38, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve long-term care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021''. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the strategy developed under subsection (a). IMPROVEMENT OF STATE VETERANS HOMES. ( (b) Clarification on Copayments for Certain Disabled Veterans.--The Secretary shall ensure that all veterans who are catastrophically disabled, as defined by the Secretary under section 1730A of title 38, United States Code, are not required to pay a copayment for medication received at a State home. ( a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide geriatric psychiatry assistance to eligible veterans at State homes. ( (c) Type of Assistance.--Assistance provided under the pilot program under this section may include-- (1) direct provision of geriatric psychiatry services, including health care if feasible; (2) payments to non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community to provide such services; (3) collaboration with other Federal agencies to provide such services; or (4) such other forms of assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( d) Consideration of Local Area Needs.--In providing assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the geriatric psychiatry needs of the local area, including by considering-- (1) State homes with a high proportion of residents with unmet mental health needs; (2) State homes located in mental health care health professional shortage areas designated under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or (3) State homes located in rural or highly rural areas. ( (3) State home.--The term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Payment for Services.--The Secretary may, and is encouraged to, pay for services for aging homeless veterans described in subsection (a).

H.R.9164

Armed Forces and National Security

Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide retroactive benefits payments for veterans with covered health conditions (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on military sexual trauma experienced during active service.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O.

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide retroactive benefits payments for veterans with covered health conditions (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on military sexual trauma experienced during active service.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RETROACTIVE BENEFITS PAYMENTS FOR VETERANS WITH COVERED HEALTH CONDITIONS BASED ON MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 51 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments ``(a) In General.--If the Secretary approves a claim for compensation for a covered health condition based on military sexual trauma experienced by a veteran during active military, naval, or air service, notwithstanding sections 5110 and 5111 of this title-- ``(1) the effective date of the award of the claim shall be the date of the day after the date on which the veteran is discharged from such service; and ``(2) payment of monetary benefits based on such award shall be made beginning on such date and shall be payable retroactively. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `military sexual trauma' has the meaning given such term in section 1166(c)(2) of this title. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114. Claims involving military sexual trauma: retroactive benefits payments.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022''. ``(2) The term `covered health condition' means-- ``(A) a covered mental health condition, as such term is defined in section 1166(c)(1) of this title; or ``(B) any physical injury or disease resulting in disability that was incurred as a result of, or aggravated by, military sexual trauma.''. ( b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5113 the following new item: ``5114.

H.R.385

Transportation and Public Works

Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act or the PLACE Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to provide grants to institutions of higher education to (1) operate a national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse; (2) collect, conduct, and fund research on how autonomous vehicles and mobility innovation can impact land use, urban design, transportation systems, real estate, accessibility, municipal budgets, social equity, availability and quality of jobs, air quality and climate, energy consumption, and the environment; (3) make such research publicly available online; and (4) conduct outreach and disseminate information on the research to assist communities.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act'' or the ``PLACE Act''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AND MOBILITY INNOVATION CLEARINGHOUSE. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall make a grant to an institution of higher education engaged in research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation to-- ``(1) operate a national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse; ``(2) collect, conduct, and fund research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation; ``(3) make such research available on a public website; and ``(4) conduct outreach and dissemination of the information described in this subsection to assist communities. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Highly automated vehicle.--The term `highly automated vehicle' means a motor vehicle that-- ``(A) is capable of performing the entire task of driving (including steering, accelerating and decelerating, and reacting to external stimulus) without human intervention; and ``(B) is designed to be operated exclusively by a Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended practice standards published on June 15, 2018, by the Society of Automotive Engineers International (J3016_201806) or equivalent standards adopted by the Secretary with respect to automated motor vehicles. ``(2) Mobility innovation.--The term `mobility innovation' means an activity described in section 5316, including mobility on demand and mobility as a service (as such terms are defined in such section). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ``(4) Secondary impacts.--The term `secondary impacts' means the impacts on land use, urban design, transportation systems, real estate, accessibility, municipal budgets, social equity, availability and quality of jobs, air quality and climate, energy consumption, and the environment.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse.''. (c) Deadline for Clearinghouse.--The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that the institution of higher education that receives the grant described in section 5506(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall establish the national highly automated vehicle clearinghouse described in such section not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

PLACE Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes.

PLACE Act Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl

D

OR

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to provide grants to institutions of higher education to (1) operate a national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse; (2) collect, conduct, and fund research on how autonomous vehicles and mobility innovation can impact land use, urban design, transportation systems, real estate, accessibility, municipal budgets, social equity, availability and quality of jobs, air quality and climate, energy consumption, and the environment; (3) make such research publicly available online; and (4) conduct outreach and disseminate information on the research to assist communities.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act'' or the ``PLACE Act''. 2. NATIONAL HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AND MOBILITY INNOVATION CLEARINGHOUSE. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall make a grant to an institution of higher education engaged in research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation to-- ``(1) operate a national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse; ``(2) collect, conduct, and fund research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation; ``(3) make such research available on a public website; and ``(4) conduct outreach and dissemination of the information described in this subsection to assist communities. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Highly automated vehicle.--The term `highly automated vehicle' means a motor vehicle that-- ``(A) is capable of performing the entire task of driving (including steering, accelerating and decelerating, and reacting to external stimulus) without human intervention; and ``(B) is designed to be operated exclusively by a Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended practice standards published on June 15, 2018, by the Society of Automotive Engineers International (J3016_201806) or equivalent standards adopted by the Secretary with respect to automated motor vehicles. ``(2) Mobility innovation.--The term `mobility innovation' means an activity described in section 5316, including mobility on demand and mobility as a service (as such terms are defined in such section). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ``(4) Secondary impacts.--The term `secondary impacts' means the impacts on land use, urban design, transportation systems, real estate, accessibility, municipal budgets, social equity, availability and quality of jobs, air quality and climate, energy consumption, and the environment.''. (c) Deadline for Clearinghouse.--The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that the institution of higher education that receives the grant described in section 5506(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall establish the national highly automated vehicle clearinghouse described in such section not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act'' or the ``PLACE Act''. 2. NATIONAL HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AND MOBILITY INNOVATION CLEARINGHOUSE. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall make a grant to an institution of higher education engaged in research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation to-- ``(1) operate a national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse; ``(2) collect, conduct, and fund research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation; ``(3) make such research available on a public website; and ``(4) conduct outreach and dissemination of the information described in this subsection to assist communities. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Highly automated vehicle.--The term `highly automated vehicle' means a motor vehicle that-- ``(A) is capable of performing the entire task of driving (including steering, accelerating and decelerating, and reacting to external stimulus) without human intervention; and ``(B) is designed to be operated exclusively by a Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended practice standards published on June 15, 2018, by the Society of Automotive Engineers International (J3016_201806) or equivalent standards adopted by the Secretary with respect to automated motor vehicles. ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ``(4) Secondary impacts.--The term `secondary impacts' means the impacts on land use, urban design, transportation systems, real estate, accessibility, municipal budgets, social equity, availability and quality of jobs, air quality and climate, energy consumption, and the environment.''.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act'' or the ``PLACE Act''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AND MOBILITY INNOVATION CLEARINGHOUSE. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall make a grant to an institution of higher education engaged in research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation to-- ``(1) operate a national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse; ``(2) collect, conduct, and fund research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation; ``(3) make such research available on a public website; and ``(4) conduct outreach and dissemination of the information described in this subsection to assist communities. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Highly automated vehicle.--The term `highly automated vehicle' means a motor vehicle that-- ``(A) is capable of performing the entire task of driving (including steering, accelerating and decelerating, and reacting to external stimulus) without human intervention; and ``(B) is designed to be operated exclusively by a Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended practice standards published on June 15, 2018, by the Society of Automotive Engineers International (J3016_201806) or equivalent standards adopted by the Secretary with respect to automated motor vehicles. ``(2) Mobility innovation.--The term `mobility innovation' means an activity described in section 5316, including mobility on demand and mobility as a service (as such terms are defined in such section). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ``(4) Secondary impacts.--The term `secondary impacts' means the impacts on land use, urban design, transportation systems, real estate, accessibility, municipal budgets, social equity, availability and quality of jobs, air quality and climate, energy consumption, and the environment.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse.''. (c) Deadline for Clearinghouse.--The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that the institution of higher education that receives the grant described in section 5506(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall establish the national highly automated vehicle clearinghouse described in such section not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act'' or the ``PLACE Act''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL HIGHLY AUTOMATED VEHICLE AND MOBILITY INNOVATION CLEARINGHOUSE. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall make a grant to an institution of higher education engaged in research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation to-- ``(1) operate a national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse; ``(2) collect, conduct, and fund research on the secondary impacts of highly automated vehicles and mobility innovation; ``(3) make such research available on a public website; and ``(4) conduct outreach and dissemination of the information described in this subsection to assist communities. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Highly automated vehicle.--The term `highly automated vehicle' means a motor vehicle that-- ``(A) is capable of performing the entire task of driving (including steering, accelerating and decelerating, and reacting to external stimulus) without human intervention; and ``(B) is designed to be operated exclusively by a Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 automated driving system for all trips according to the recommended practice standards published on June 15, 2018, by the Society of Automotive Engineers International (J3016_201806) or equivalent standards adopted by the Secretary with respect to automated motor vehicles. ``(2) Mobility innovation.--The term `mobility innovation' means an activity described in section 5316, including mobility on demand and mobility as a service (as such terms are defined in such section). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ``(4) Secondary impacts.--The term `secondary impacts' means the impacts on land use, urban design, transportation systems, real estate, accessibility, municipal budgets, social equity, availability and quality of jobs, air quality and climate, energy consumption, and the environment.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse.''. (c) Deadline for Clearinghouse.--The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that the institution of higher education that receives the grant described in section 5506(a)(1) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall establish the national highly automated vehicle clearinghouse described in such section not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse.''. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Mobility innovation.--The term `mobility innovation' means an activity described in section 5316, including mobility on demand and mobility as a service (as such terms are defined in such section). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Mobility innovation.--The term `mobility innovation' means an activity described in section 5316, including mobility on demand and mobility as a service (as such terms are defined in such section). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse.''. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Mobility innovation.--The term `mobility innovation' means an activity described in section 5316, including mobility on demand and mobility as a service (as such terms are defined in such section). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse.''. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Mobility innovation.--The term `mobility innovation' means an activity described in section 5316, including mobility on demand and mobility as a service (as such terms are defined in such section). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse.''. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Mobility innovation.--The term `mobility innovation' means an activity described in section 5316, including mobility on demand and mobility as a service (as such terms are defined in such section). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of a clearinghouse to collect, conduct, and fund research on the influences of highly automated vehicles on land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and municipal budgets, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each fiscal year from funds made available to carry out sections 512 through 518 of title 23, United States Code. ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 55 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5506. National highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse.''. (

H.R.3642

Armed Forces and National Security

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 333]] Public Law 117-38 117th Congress An Act To award a Congressional gold medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I. <<NOTE: Aug. 25, 2021 - [H.R. 3642]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act. 31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) When the United States officially entered World War I in April 1917, the Armed Forces were still segregated, even though African-American soldiers had served and distinguished themselves in every war since the Revolutionary War, and even the Colonial Wars preceding the American Revolution. (2) After several years of advocacy and debate, in 1916 the State of New York authorized the recruitment of the 15th New York National Guard Regiment, which was called to Federal service on July 25, 1917, soon after arriving for training at Camp Whitman, New York. (3) The 15th completed its basic military practice training at Camp Whitman, New York. (4) To receive combat training, the 15th reported, on October 8, 1917, to Camp Wadsworth, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where it experienced many incidents of racial discrimination. (5) Consequently, the government agreed to remove the 15th from Camp Wadsworth, but, instead of receiving further training, the regiment began preparing for deployment to France in November. (6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. (7) Partly because many White soldiers within the American Expeditionary Forces (hereinafter, the ``AEF'') refused to perform combat duty with Black soldiers, members of the 369th were initially assigned manual labor tasks, such as loading and unloading supplies, and constructing roads and railroads. (8) After receiving pressure from the 369th regimental commander about not having a combat mission, the AEF attached the 369th to the French Fourth Army. [[Page 135 STAT. 334]] (9) By mid-March of 1918, the 369th went to the Argonne Forest with the French 16th Division for training and soon entered the trenches. (10) The 369th encountered its first German soldiers in combat in April, 1918. (11) <<NOTE: Henry Johnson.>> In May of 1918, Private Henry Johnson of the 369th received the French Croix de Guerre, with Palm, for extraordinary valor, becoming one of the first American soldiers to be awarded this honor. (12) Johnson also belatedly received a Purple Heart, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and in, 2015, was awarded the Medal of Honor. (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. (14) As summer turned to autumn, the 369th went on to participate in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, where it captured the important village of Sechault despite sustaining severe losses. (15) On October 14, 1918, the 369th advanced to Alsace. (16) On November 20, 1918, the 369th reached the banks of the Rhine River as part of the French Army of Occupation, the first Allied unit to do so. (17) The 369th was relieved of its assignment with the French 161st Division in December, 1918, and elements of the regiment sailed for New York in late January and early February, 1919. (18) The 369th Infantry Regiment received a parade up 5th Avenue in New York City on February 17, 1919, receiving applause and cheers from hundreds of thousands of onlookers. (19) The 369th was demobilized on February 28, 1919. (20) Over 170 individual members of the 369th received the Croix de Guerre, many were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and the 369th was awarded a unit citation. (21) It is generally believed that the 369th was dubbed the ``Harlem Hellfighters'' by German soldiers, who found the men to be incredibly determined and courageous in battle. (22) The 369th was the first regiment of African Americans to deploy overseas during World War I and spent 191 days on the front line in World War I, more than any other American regimental sized unit. (23) The 369th never lost a foot of ground nor had a man taken prisoner, despite suffering a high number of casualties. SEC. 3. 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 the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I. (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury shall [[Page 135 STAT. 335]] strike the 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 in honor of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 awarded pursuant to this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations associated with the Harlem Hellfighters. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. (a) In General.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. (b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. (c) Authority to Use Fund Amounts.--There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck under this Act. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. The gold medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 6. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Approved August 25, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 3642: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House. Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate. <all>

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

To award a Congressional gold medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the "Harlem Hellfighters", in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I. To award a Congressional gold medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R.

D

NY

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Aug. 25, 2021 - [H.R. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act''. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) When the United States officially entered World War I in April 1917, the Armed Forces were still segregated, even though African-American soldiers had served and distinguished themselves in every war since the Revolutionary War, and even the Colonial Wars preceding the American Revolution. (2) After several years of advocacy and debate, in 1916 the State of New York authorized the recruitment of the 15th New York National Guard Regiment, which was called to Federal service on July 25, 1917, soon after arriving for training at Camp Whitman, New York. (8) After receiving pressure from the 369th regimental commander about not having a combat mission, the AEF attached the 369th to the French Fourth Army. [[Page 135 STAT. (10) The 369th encountered its first German soldiers in combat in April, 1918. (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. (15) On October 14, 1918, the 369th advanced to Alsace. (19) The 369th was demobilized on February 28, 1919. (20) Over 170 individual members of the 369th received the Croix de Guerre, many were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and the 369th was awarded a unit citation. (23) The 369th never lost a foot of ground nor had a man taken prisoner, despite suffering a high number of casualties. 3. 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 the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I. 335]] strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal awarded pursuant to this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations associated with the Harlem Hellfighters. 4. (a) In General.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. (b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 5. SEC. 6. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. 3642: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate.

<<NOTE: Aug. 25, 2021 - [H.R. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act''. Congress finds the following: (1) When the United States officially entered World War I in April 1917, the Armed Forces were still segregated, even though African-American soldiers had served and distinguished themselves in every war since the Revolutionary War, and even the Colonial Wars preceding the American Revolution. (2) After several years of advocacy and debate, in 1916 the State of New York authorized the recruitment of the 15th New York National Guard Regiment, which was called to Federal service on July 25, 1917, soon after arriving for training at Camp Whitman, New York. (8) After receiving pressure from the 369th regimental commander about not having a combat mission, the AEF attached the 369th to the French Fourth Army. [[Page 135 STAT. (10) The 369th encountered its first German soldiers in combat in April, 1918. (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. (15) On October 14, 1918, the 369th advanced to Alsace. (19) The 369th was demobilized on February 28, 1919. (20) Over 170 individual members of the 369th received the Croix de Guerre, many were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and the 369th was awarded a unit citation. 3. 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 the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I. 335]] strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. 4. (b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 5. SEC. 6. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. 3642: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Aug. 25, 2021 - [H.R. 31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act''. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) When the United States officially entered World War I in April 1917, the Armed Forces were still segregated, even though African-American soldiers had served and distinguished themselves in every war since the Revolutionary War, and even the Colonial Wars preceding the American Revolution. (2) After several years of advocacy and debate, in 1916 the State of New York authorized the recruitment of the 15th New York National Guard Regiment, which was called to Federal service on July 25, 1917, soon after arriving for training at Camp Whitman, New York. (5) Consequently, the government agreed to remove the 15th from Camp Wadsworth, but, instead of receiving further training, the regiment began preparing for deployment to France in November. (7) Partly because many White soldiers within the American Expeditionary Forces (hereinafter, the ``AEF'') refused to perform combat duty with Black soldiers, members of the 369th were initially assigned manual labor tasks, such as loading and unloading supplies, and constructing roads and railroads. (8) After receiving pressure from the 369th regimental commander about not having a combat mission, the AEF attached the 369th to the French Fourth Army. [[Page 135 STAT. (10) The 369th encountered its first German soldiers in combat in April, 1918. (11) <<NOTE: Henry Johnson.>> In May of 1918, Private Henry Johnson of the 369th received the French Croix de Guerre, with Palm, for extraordinary valor, becoming one of the first American soldiers to be awarded this honor. (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. (14) As summer turned to autumn, the 369th went on to participate in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, where it captured the important village of Sechault despite sustaining severe losses. (15) On October 14, 1918, the 369th advanced to Alsace. (18) The 369th Infantry Regiment received a parade up 5th Avenue in New York City on February 17, 1919, receiving applause and cheers from hundreds of thousands of onlookers. (19) The 369th was demobilized on February 28, 1919. (20) Over 170 individual members of the 369th received the Croix de Guerre, many were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and the 369th was awarded a unit citation. (21) It is generally believed that the 369th was dubbed the ``Harlem Hellfighters'' by German soldiers, who found the men to be incredibly determined and courageous in battle. (23) The 369th never lost a foot of ground nor had a man taken prisoner, despite suffering a high number of casualties. 3. 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 the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I. 335]] strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal awarded pursuant to this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations associated with the Harlem Hellfighters. 4. (a) In General.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. (b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 5. SEC. 6. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. 3642: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Aug. 25, 2021 - [H.R. 31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act''. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) When the United States officially entered World War I in April 1917, the Armed Forces were still segregated, even though African-American soldiers had served and distinguished themselves in every war since the Revolutionary War, and even the Colonial Wars preceding the American Revolution. (2) After several years of advocacy and debate, in 1916 the State of New York authorized the recruitment of the 15th New York National Guard Regiment, which was called to Federal service on July 25, 1917, soon after arriving for training at Camp Whitman, New York. (3) The 15th completed its basic military practice training at Camp Whitman, New York. (4) To receive combat training, the 15th reported, on October 8, 1917, to Camp Wadsworth, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where it experienced many incidents of racial discrimination. (5) Consequently, the government agreed to remove the 15th from Camp Wadsworth, but, instead of receiving further training, the regiment began preparing for deployment to France in November. (6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. (7) Partly because many White soldiers within the American Expeditionary Forces (hereinafter, the ``AEF'') refused to perform combat duty with Black soldiers, members of the 369th were initially assigned manual labor tasks, such as loading and unloading supplies, and constructing roads and railroads. (8) After receiving pressure from the 369th regimental commander about not having a combat mission, the AEF attached the 369th to the French Fourth Army. [[Page 135 STAT. 334]] (9) By mid-March of 1918, the 369th went to the Argonne Forest with the French 16th Division for training and soon entered the trenches. (10) The 369th encountered its first German soldiers in combat in April, 1918. (11) <<NOTE: Henry Johnson.>> In May of 1918, Private Henry Johnson of the 369th received the French Croix de Guerre, with Palm, for extraordinary valor, becoming one of the first American soldiers to be awarded this honor. (12) Johnson also belatedly received a Purple Heart, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and in, 2015, was awarded the Medal of Honor. (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. (14) As summer turned to autumn, the 369th went on to participate in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, where it captured the important village of Sechault despite sustaining severe losses. (15) On October 14, 1918, the 369th advanced to Alsace. (16) On November 20, 1918, the 369th reached the banks of the Rhine River as part of the French Army of Occupation, the first Allied unit to do so. (17) The 369th was relieved of its assignment with the French 161st Division in December, 1918, and elements of the regiment sailed for New York in late January and early February, 1919. (18) The 369th Infantry Regiment received a parade up 5th Avenue in New York City on February 17, 1919, receiving applause and cheers from hundreds of thousands of onlookers. (19) The 369th was demobilized on February 28, 1919. (20) Over 170 individual members of the 369th received the Croix de Guerre, many were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and the 369th was awarded a unit citation. (21) It is generally believed that the 369th was dubbed the ``Harlem Hellfighters'' by German soldiers, who found the men to be incredibly determined and courageous in battle. (22) The 369th was the first regiment of African Americans to deploy overseas during World War I and spent 191 days on the front line in World War I, more than any other American regimental sized unit. (23) The 369th never lost a foot of ground nor had a man taken prisoner, despite suffering a high number of casualties. 3. 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 the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I. 335]] strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal awarded pursuant to this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations associated with the Harlem Hellfighters. 4. (a) In General.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. (b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. SEC. 6. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Approved August 25, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 3642: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House. Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 4) To receive combat training, the 15th reported, on October 8, 1917, to Camp Wadsworth, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where it experienced many incidents of racial discrimination. (5) Consequently, the government agreed to remove the 15th from Camp Wadsworth, but, instead of receiving further training, the regiment began preparing for deployment to France in November. ( 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. ( 17) The 369th was relieved of its assignment with the French 161st Division in December, 1918, and elements of the regiment sailed for New York in late January and early February, 1919. ( (22) The 369th was the first regiment of African Americans to deploy overseas during World War I and spent 191 days on the front line in World War I, more than any other American regimental sized unit. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal in honor of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) In General.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. ( 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.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( 7) Partly because many White soldiers within the American Expeditionary Forces (hereinafter, the ``AEF'') refused to perform combat duty with Black soldiers, members of the 369th were initially assigned manual labor tasks, such as loading and unloading supplies, and constructing roads and railroads. ( 334]] (9) By mid-March of 1918, the 369th went to the Argonne Forest with the French 16th Division for training and soon entered the trenches. ( 11) <<NOTE: Henry Johnson. 16) On November 20, 1918, the 369th reached the banks of the Rhine River as part of the French Army of Occupation, the first Allied unit to do so. ( (23) The 369th never lost a foot of ground nor had a man taken prisoner, despite suffering a high number of casualties. b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. ( 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. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( 7) Partly because many White soldiers within the American Expeditionary Forces (hereinafter, the ``AEF'') refused to perform combat duty with Black soldiers, members of the 369th were initially assigned manual labor tasks, such as loading and unloading supplies, and constructing roads and railroads. ( 334]] (9) By mid-March of 1918, the 369th went to the Argonne Forest with the French 16th Division for training and soon entered the trenches. ( 11) <<NOTE: Henry Johnson. 16) On November 20, 1918, the 369th reached the banks of the Rhine River as part of the French Army of Occupation, the first Allied unit to do so. ( (23) The 369th never lost a foot of ground nor had a man taken prisoner, despite suffering a high number of casualties. b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. ( 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. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 4) To receive combat training, the 15th reported, on October 8, 1917, to Camp Wadsworth, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where it experienced many incidents of racial discrimination. (5) Consequently, the government agreed to remove the 15th from Camp Wadsworth, but, instead of receiving further training, the regiment began preparing for deployment to France in November. ( 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. ( 17) The 369th was relieved of its assignment with the French 161st Division in December, 1918, and elements of the regiment sailed for New York in late January and early February, 1919. ( (22) The 369th was the first regiment of African Americans to deploy overseas during World War I and spent 191 days on the front line in World War I, more than any other American regimental sized unit. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal in honor of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) In General.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. ( 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.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( 7) Partly because many White soldiers within the American Expeditionary Forces (hereinafter, the ``AEF'') refused to perform combat duty with Black soldiers, members of the 369th were initially assigned manual labor tasks, such as loading and unloading supplies, and constructing roads and railroads. ( 334]] (9) By mid-March of 1918, the 369th went to the Argonne Forest with the French 16th Division for training and soon entered the trenches. ( 11) <<NOTE: Henry Johnson. 16) On November 20, 1918, the 369th reached the banks of the Rhine River as part of the French Army of Occupation, the first Allied unit to do so. ( (23) The 369th never lost a foot of ground nor had a man taken prisoner, despite suffering a high number of casualties. b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. ( 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. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 4) To receive combat training, the 15th reported, on October 8, 1917, to Camp Wadsworth, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where it experienced many incidents of racial discrimination. (5) Consequently, the government agreed to remove the 15th from Camp Wadsworth, but, instead of receiving further training, the regiment began preparing for deployment to France in November. ( 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. ( 17) The 369th was relieved of its assignment with the French 161st Division in December, 1918, and elements of the regiment sailed for New York in late January and early February, 1919. ( (22) The 369th was the first regiment of African Americans to deploy overseas during World War I and spent 191 days on the front line in World War I, more than any other American regimental sized unit. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal in honor of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) In General.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. ( 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.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( 7) Partly because many White soldiers within the American Expeditionary Forces (hereinafter, the ``AEF'') refused to perform combat duty with Black soldiers, members of the 369th were initially assigned manual labor tasks, such as loading and unloading supplies, and constructing roads and railroads. ( 334]] (9) By mid-March of 1918, the 369th went to the Argonne Forest with the French 16th Division for training and soon entered the trenches. ( 11) <<NOTE: Henry Johnson. 16) On November 20, 1918, the 369th reached the banks of the Rhine River as part of the French Army of Occupation, the first Allied unit to do so. ( (23) The 369th never lost a foot of ground nor had a man taken prisoner, despite suffering a high number of casualties. b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. ( 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. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 4) To receive combat training, the 15th reported, on October 8, 1917, to Camp Wadsworth, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where it experienced many incidents of racial discrimination. (5) Consequently, the government agreed to remove the 15th from Camp Wadsworth, but, instead of receiving further training, the regiment began preparing for deployment to France in November. ( 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. ( 17) The 369th was relieved of its assignment with the French 161st Division in December, 1918, and elements of the regiment sailed for New York in late January and early February, 1919. ( (22) The 369th was the first regiment of African Americans to deploy overseas during World War I and spent 191 days on the front line in World War I, more than any other American regimental sized unit. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal in honor of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) In General.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. ( 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.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( 7) Partly because many White soldiers within the American Expeditionary Forces (hereinafter, the ``AEF'') refused to perform combat duty with Black soldiers, members of the 369th were initially assigned manual labor tasks, such as loading and unloading supplies, and constructing roads and railroads. ( 334]] (9) By mid-March of 1918, the 369th went to the Argonne Forest with the French 16th Division for training and soon entered the trenches. ( 11) <<NOTE: Henry Johnson. 16) On November 20, 1918, the 369th reached the banks of the Rhine River as part of the French Army of Occupation, the first Allied unit to do so. ( (23) The 369th never lost a foot of ground nor had a man taken prisoner, despite suffering a high number of casualties. b) Proceeds of Sales.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. ( 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. 167 (2021): June 15, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 38] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 4) To receive combat training, the 15th reported, on October 8, 1917, to Camp Wadsworth, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where it experienced many incidents of racial discrimination. (5) Consequently, the government agreed to remove the 15th from Camp Wadsworth, but, instead of receiving further training, the regiment began preparing for deployment to France in November. ( 6) The 15th arrived in Saint Nazaire, France, on January 1, 1918, where it was redesignated the 369th Infantry Regiment. ( (13) Throughout the remainder of the spring and into the summer the 369th served at Minacourt, in the Champagne-Marne Defensive, and during the Aisne-Marne Offensive in support of the French 161st Infantry Division. ( 17) The 369th was relieved of its assignment with the French 161st Division in December, 1918, and elements of the regiment sailed for New York in late January and early February, 1919. ( (22) The 369th was the first regiment of African Americans to deploy overseas during World War I and spent 191 days on the front line in World War I, more than any other American regimental sized unit. ( c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal in honor of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the ``Harlem Hellfighters'', the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) In General.--The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. ( 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.

S.626

Crime and Law Enforcement

Lacey Act Amendments of 2021 This bill modifies the injurious wildlife provision of the Lacey Act, which generally prohibits the import and shipment of listed living creatures and their eggs. First, the bill specifies that the prohibition on shipment applies to interstate shipments within the continental United States. Second, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue an emergency designation prohibiting the importation of a species if necessary to address an imminent threat to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife, or to the wildlife resources of the United States. Third, the bill establishes a presumptive prohibition on the importation of any nonnative species of wild mammal, wild bird, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibian, or reptile, or the eggs of any such species. The presumption may be overcome if Interior determines that the species does not pose a significant risk of invasiveness to the United States.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 42 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in the first sentence, by striking ``shipment between the continental United States'' and inserting ``transport between the States''; and (B) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe by regulation an emergency designation prohibiting the importation of any species of wild mammals, wild birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibians, or reptiles, or the offspring or eggs of any such species, as injurious to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States, for not more than 3 years, under this subsection, if the Secretary of the Interior determines that such regulation is necessary to address an imminent threat to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Presumptive Prohibition on Importation.-- ``(1) In general.--Importation into the United States of any species of wild mammals, wild birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibians, or reptiles, or the offspring or eggs of any such species, that is not native to the United States and, as of the date of enactment of the Lacey Act Amendments of 2021, is not prohibited under subsection (a)(1), is prohibited, unless-- ``(A) during the 1-year period preceding the date of enactment of the Lacey Act Amendments of 2021, the species was, in more than minimal quantities-- ``(i) imported into the United States; or ``(ii) transported between the States, any territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any possession of the United States; or ``(B) the Secretary of the Interior determines, after an opportunity for public comment, that the species does not pose a significant risk of invasiveness to the United States and publishes a notice in the Federal Register of the determination. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 42(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``the foregoing'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or subsection (d)''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' each place the term appears and inserting ``this section''; (3) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``or subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (4) in paragraph (5)-- (A) by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (B) by striking ``hereunder'' and inserting ``under such provisions''. (c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Lacey Act Amendments of 2021

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes.

Lacey Act Amendments of 2021

Sen. Rubio, Marco

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This bill modifies the injurious wildlife provision of the Lacey Act, which generally prohibits the import and shipment of listed living creatures and their eggs. First, the bill specifies that the prohibition on shipment applies to interstate shipments within the continental United States. Second, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue an emergency designation prohibiting the importation of a species if necessary to address an imminent threat to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife, or to the wildlife resources of the United States. Third, the bill establishes a presumptive prohibition on the importation of any nonnative species of wild mammal, wild bird, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibian, or reptile, or the eggs of any such species. The presumption may be overcome if Interior determines that the species does not pose a significant risk of invasiveness to 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 ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 42 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in the first sentence, by striking ``shipment between the continental United States'' and inserting ``transport between the States''; and (B) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe by regulation an emergency designation prohibiting the importation of any species of wild mammals, wild birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibians, or reptiles, or the offspring or eggs of any such species, as injurious to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States, for not more than 3 years, under this subsection, if the Secretary of the Interior determines that such regulation is necessary to address an imminent threat to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 42(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``the foregoing'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or subsection (d)''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' each place the term appears and inserting ``this section''; (3) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``or subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (4) in paragraph (5)-- (A) by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (B) by striking ``hereunder'' and inserting ``under such provisions''. (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

This Act may be cited as the ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 42 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in the first sentence, by striking ``shipment between the continental United States'' and inserting ``transport between the States''; and (B) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe by regulation an emergency designation prohibiting the importation of any species of wild mammals, wild birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibians, or reptiles, or the offspring or eggs of any such species, as injurious to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States, for not more than 3 years, under this subsection, if the Secretary of the Interior determines that such regulation is necessary to address an imminent threat to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 42(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``the foregoing'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or subsection (d)''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' each place the term appears and inserting ``this section''; (3) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``or subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (4) in paragraph (5)-- (A) by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (B) by striking ``hereunder'' and inserting ``under such provisions''. (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 42 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in the first sentence, by striking ``shipment between the continental United States'' and inserting ``transport between the States''; and (B) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe by regulation an emergency designation prohibiting the importation of any species of wild mammals, wild birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibians, or reptiles, or the offspring or eggs of any such species, as injurious to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States, for not more than 3 years, under this subsection, if the Secretary of the Interior determines that such regulation is necessary to address an imminent threat to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Presumptive Prohibition on Importation.-- ``(1) In general.--Importation into the United States of any species of wild mammals, wild birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibians, or reptiles, or the offspring or eggs of any such species, that is not native to the United States and, as of the date of enactment of the Lacey Act Amendments of 2021, is not prohibited under subsection (a)(1), is prohibited, unless-- ``(A) during the 1-year period preceding the date of enactment of the Lacey Act Amendments of 2021, the species was, in more than minimal quantities-- ``(i) imported into the United States; or ``(ii) transported between the States, any territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any possession of the United States; or ``(B) the Secretary of the Interior determines, after an opportunity for public comment, that the species does not pose a significant risk of invasiveness to the United States and publishes a notice in the Federal Register of the determination. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 42(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``the foregoing'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or subsection (d)''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' each place the term appears and inserting ``this section''; (3) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``or subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (4) in paragraph (5)-- (A) by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (B) by striking ``hereunder'' and inserting ``under such provisions''. (c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 42 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in the first sentence, by striking ``shipment between the continental United States'' and inserting ``transport between the States''; and (B) by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe by regulation an emergency designation prohibiting the importation of any species of wild mammals, wild birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibians, or reptiles, or the offspring or eggs of any such species, as injurious to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States, for not more than 3 years, under this subsection, if the Secretary of the Interior determines that such regulation is necessary to address an imminent threat to human beings, to the interests of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or to wildlife or the wildlife resources of the United States. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Presumptive Prohibition on Importation.-- ``(1) In general.--Importation into the United States of any species of wild mammals, wild birds, fish (including mollusks and crustacea), amphibians, or reptiles, or the offspring or eggs of any such species, that is not native to the United States and, as of the date of enactment of the Lacey Act Amendments of 2021, is not prohibited under subsection (a)(1), is prohibited, unless-- ``(A) during the 1-year period preceding the date of enactment of the Lacey Act Amendments of 2021, the species was, in more than minimal quantities-- ``(i) imported into the United States; or ``(ii) transported between the States, any territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any possession of the United States; or ``(B) the Secretary of the Interior determines, after an opportunity for public comment, that the species does not pose a significant risk of invasiveness to the United States and publishes a notice in the Federal Register of the determination. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 42(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking ``the foregoing'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or subsection (d)''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' each place the term appears and inserting ``this section''; (3) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``or subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (4) in paragraph (5)-- (A) by inserting ``and subsection (d)'' after ``this subsection''; and (B) by striking ``hereunder'' and inserting ``under such provisions''. (c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). ( 2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. ( c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. ( c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). ( 2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. ( c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). ( 2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. ( c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). ( 2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. ( c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). (2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Lacey Act Amendments of 2021''. An emergency designation prescribed under this subsection shall take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, unless the Secretary of the Interior prescribes an effective date that is not later than 60 days after the date of publication. During the period during which an emergency designation prescribed under this subsection for a species is in effect, the Secretary of the Interior shall evaluate whether the species should be designated as an injurious wildlife species under the first sentence of this paragraph. ``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1).''. c) Regulations; Effective Date.-- (1) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate regulations to define the term ``minimal quantities'' for purposes of subsection (d)(1)(A) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2). ( 2) Effective date.--Subsection (d) of section 42 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

H.R.8905

International Affairs

No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act This bill prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for the maintenance of civilian vehicles (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, (2) seized by Task Force KlepoCapture, or (3) that belong to sanctioned Russian oligarchs or officials. The bill also makes certain rules of federal criminal procedure non-applicable in such seizures.

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN SEIZED ASSETS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except to protect public health and safety, no Federal funds may be made available to maintain civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by or in coordination with the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (b) No Cause of Action.--A person who suffers damage by reason of a wrongful or excessive seizure of those assets described in subsection (a) does not have a cause of action against the applicant for the order under which such seizure was made. (c) Nonapplicability of Certain Seizure Requirements.--The provisions of subsections (f) through (h) of section 1963 of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (2) Authorized use.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. (g) Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (2) Authorized use of department of justice assets forfeiture fund.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. <all>

No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes.

No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act

Rep. Stanton, Greg

D

AZ

This bill prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for the maintenance of civilian vehicles (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, (2) seized by Task Force KlepoCapture, or (3) that belong to sanctioned Russian oligarchs or officials. The bill also makes certain rules of federal criminal procedure non-applicable in such seizures.

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN SEIZED ASSETS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except to protect public health and safety, no Federal funds may be made available to maintain civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by or in coordination with the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (b) No Cause of Action.--A person who suffers damage by reason of a wrongful or excessive seizure of those assets described in subsection (a) does not have a cause of action against the applicant for the order under which such seizure was made. (c) Nonapplicability of Certain Seizure Requirements.--The provisions of subsections (f) through (h) of section 1963 of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (2) Authorized use of department of justice assets forfeiture fund.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets.

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN SEIZED ASSETS. (b) No Cause of Action.--A person who suffers damage by reason of a wrongful or excessive seizure of those assets described in subsection (a) does not have a cause of action against the applicant for the order under which such seizure was made. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (2) Authorized use of department of justice assets forfeiture fund.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets.

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN SEIZED ASSETS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except to protect public health and safety, no Federal funds may be made available to maintain civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by or in coordination with the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (b) No Cause of Action.--A person who suffers damage by reason of a wrongful or excessive seizure of those assets described in subsection (a) does not have a cause of action against the applicant for the order under which such seizure was made. (c) Nonapplicability of Certain Seizure Requirements.--The provisions of subsections (f) through (h) of section 1963 of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (2) Authorized use.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. (g) Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (2) Authorized use of department of justice assets forfeiture fund.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. <all>

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN SEIZED ASSETS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except to protect public health and safety, no Federal funds may be made available to maintain civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by or in coordination with the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (b) No Cause of Action.--A person who suffers damage by reason of a wrongful or excessive seizure of those assets described in subsection (a) does not have a cause of action against the applicant for the order under which such seizure was made. (c) Nonapplicability of Certain Seizure Requirements.--The provisions of subsections (f) through (h) of section 1963 of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (2) Authorized use.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. (g) Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (2) Authorized use of department of justice assets forfeiture fund.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. <all>

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except to protect public health and safety, no Federal funds may be made available to maintain civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by or in coordination with the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( (c) Nonapplicability of Certain Seizure Requirements.--The provisions of subsections (f) through (h) of section 1963 of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( 2) Authorized use.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. ( (2) Authorized use of department of justice assets forfeiture fund.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets.

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except to protect public health and safety, no Federal funds may be made available to maintain civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by or in coordination with the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( (c) Nonapplicability of Certain Seizure Requirements.--The provisions of subsections (f) through (h) of section 1963 of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( 2) Authorized use.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. ( (2) Authorized use of department of justice assets forfeiture fund.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets.

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except to protect public health and safety, no Federal funds may be made available to maintain civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by or in coordination with the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( (c) Nonapplicability of Certain Seizure Requirements.--The provisions of subsections (f) through (h) of section 1963 of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( 2) Authorized use.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. ( (2) Authorized use of department of justice assets forfeiture fund.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets.

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except to protect public health and safety, no Federal funds may be made available to maintain civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by or in coordination with the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( (c) Nonapplicability of Certain Seizure Requirements.--The provisions of subsections (f) through (h) of section 1963 of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( 2) Authorized use.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. ( (2) Authorized use of department of justice assets forfeiture fund.--Amounts made available for the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 524(c)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets.

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (e) Nonapplicability of Certain Rules of Federal Criminal Procedure.--Rule 32.2(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. (

To prohibit the maintenance of certain seized assets, and for other purposes. d) Nonapplicability of Certain Civil Forfeiture Provisions.-- Section 981(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (1) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (2) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (3) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( (f) Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.-- (1) Limitation.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may not be used for the maintenance or preservation in value of civilian vehicular assets-- (A) seized in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (B) seized by, or in coordination with, the Task Force KleptoCapture or its successors; or (C) that belong to or are directly linked to Russian oligarchs or government officials sanctioned by the United States Government. ( 2) Authorized use.--Amounts appropriated from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund pursuant to section 9705(g)(1) of title 31, United States Code, may be used for any other proper expense of seizure of civilian vehicular assets. ( (

S.221

Armed Forces and National Security

United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders. The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, shall award grants to eligible academic institutions or nonprofit entities in the United States. Work shall be conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that between 11 and 20 percent of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a given year. In addition, that figure amounts to about 12 percent of Gulf War veterans and up to 30 percent of Vietnam veterans. (2) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that among women veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost 20 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD. (3) In the United States, it is thought that 70 percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and approximately 20 percent of those persons have struggled or continue to struggle with symptoms of PTSD. (4) Studies show that PTSD has links to homelessness and substance abuse in the United States. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 11 percent of the homeless population are veterans and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that about 7 percent of veterans have a substance abuse disorder. (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. Tel Aviv University's National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience found that 5 to 8 percent of combat soldiers experience some form of PTSD, and during wartime, that figure rises to 15 to 20 percent. (6) Current treatment options in the United States focus on cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, but the United States must continue to look for more effective treatments. Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. SEC. 3. GRANT PROGRAM FOR INCREASED COOPERATION ON POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER RESEARCH BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. (b) Grant Program.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of State, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out collaborative research between the United States and Israel with respect to post-traumatic stress disorders. The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. (c) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be an academic institution or a nonprofit entity located in the United States. (d) Award.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section to eligible entities that-- (1) carry out a research project that-- (A) addresses a requirement in the area of post- traumatic stress disorders that the Secretary determines appropriate to research using such grant; and (B) is conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement; and (2) meet such other criteria that the Secretary may establish. (e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. (f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. Such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the Treasury in the Department of Defense General Gift Fund and shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation. (g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. (h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded. <all>

United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act

A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel.

United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act

Sen. Moran, Jerry

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KS

This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders. The Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State, shall award grants to eligible academic institutions or nonprofit entities in the United States. Work shall be conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that between 11 and 20 percent of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a given year. In addition, that figure amounts to about 12 percent of Gulf War veterans and up to 30 percent of Vietnam veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 11 percent of the homeless population are veterans and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that about 7 percent of veterans have a substance abuse disorder. (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. Tel Aviv University's National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience found that 5 to 8 percent of combat soldiers experience some form of PTSD, and during wartime, that figure rises to 15 to 20 percent. (6) Current treatment options in the United States focus on cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, but the United States must continue to look for more effective treatments. Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. SEC. 3. (b) Grant Program.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of State, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out collaborative research between the United States and Israel with respect to post-traumatic stress disorders. The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. (e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. (f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. Such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the Treasury in the Department of Defense General Gift Fund and shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation. (g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. (h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that between 11 and 20 percent of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a given year. In addition, that figure amounts to about 12 percent of Gulf War veterans and up to 30 percent of Vietnam veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 11 percent of the homeless population are veterans and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that about 7 percent of veterans have a substance abuse disorder. (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. (6) Current treatment options in the United States focus on cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, but the United States must continue to look for more effective treatments. Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. SEC. 3. (b) Grant Program.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of State, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out collaborative research between the United States and Israel with respect to post-traumatic stress disorders. The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. (e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. (f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. (h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that between 11 and 20 percent of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a given year. In addition, that figure amounts to about 12 percent of Gulf War veterans and up to 30 percent of Vietnam veterans. (2) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that among women veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost 20 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD. (3) In the United States, it is thought that 70 percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and approximately 20 percent of those persons have struggled or continue to struggle with symptoms of PTSD. (4) Studies show that PTSD has links to homelessness and substance abuse in the United States. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 11 percent of the homeless population are veterans and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that about 7 percent of veterans have a substance abuse disorder. (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. Tel Aviv University's National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience found that 5 to 8 percent of combat soldiers experience some form of PTSD, and during wartime, that figure rises to 15 to 20 percent. (6) Current treatment options in the United States focus on cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, but the United States must continue to look for more effective treatments. Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. SEC. 3. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. (b) Grant Program.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of State, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out collaborative research between the United States and Israel with respect to post-traumatic stress disorders. The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. (d) Award.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section to eligible entities that-- (1) carry out a research project that-- (A) addresses a requirement in the area of post- traumatic stress disorders that the Secretary determines appropriate to research using such grant; and (B) is conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement; and (2) meet such other criteria that the Secretary may establish. (e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. (f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. Such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the Treasury in the Department of Defense General Gift Fund and shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation. (g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. (h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that between 11 and 20 percent of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a given year. In addition, that figure amounts to about 12 percent of Gulf War veterans and up to 30 percent of Vietnam veterans. (2) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that among women veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost 20 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD. (3) In the United States, it is thought that 70 percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and approximately 20 percent of those persons have struggled or continue to struggle with symptoms of PTSD. (4) Studies show that PTSD has links to homelessness and substance abuse in the United States. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that approximately 11 percent of the homeless population are veterans and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that about 7 percent of veterans have a substance abuse disorder. (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. Tel Aviv University's National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience found that 5 to 8 percent of combat soldiers experience some form of PTSD, and during wartime, that figure rises to 15 to 20 percent. (6) Current treatment options in the United States focus on cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, but the United States must continue to look for more effective treatments. Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. SEC. 3. GRANT PROGRAM FOR INCREASED COOPERATION ON POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER RESEARCH BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. (b) Grant Program.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of State, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out collaborative research between the United States and Israel with respect to post-traumatic stress disorders. The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. (c) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be an academic institution or a nonprofit entity located in the United States. (d) Award.--The Secretary shall award grants under this section to eligible entities that-- (1) carry out a research project that-- (A) addresses a requirement in the area of post- traumatic stress disorders that the Secretary determines appropriate to research using such grant; and (B) is conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in Israel under a joint research agreement; and (2) meet such other criteria that the Secretary may establish. (e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. (f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. Such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the Treasury in the Department of Defense General Gift Fund and shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation. (g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. (h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 3) In the United States, it is thought that 70 percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and approximately 20 percent of those persons have struggled or continue to struggle with symptoms of PTSD. ( (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. ( e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. ( Such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the Treasury in the Department of Defense General Gift Fund and shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation. ( g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 2) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that among women veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost 20 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD. ( Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. (g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. ( h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 2) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that among women veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost 20 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD. ( Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. (g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. ( h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 3) In the United States, it is thought that 70 percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and approximately 20 percent of those persons have struggled or continue to struggle with symptoms of PTSD. ( (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. ( e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. ( Such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the Treasury in the Department of Defense General Gift Fund and shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation. ( g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 2) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that among women veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost 20 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD. ( Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. (g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. ( h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 3) In the United States, it is thought that 70 percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and approximately 20 percent of those persons have struggled or continue to struggle with symptoms of PTSD. ( (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. ( e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. ( Such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the Treasury in the Department of Defense General Gift Fund and shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation. ( g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 2) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that among women veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost 20 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD. ( Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. (g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. ( h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 3) In the United States, it is thought that 70 percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and approximately 20 percent of those persons have struggled or continue to struggle with symptoms of PTSD. ( (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. ( e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. ( Such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the Treasury in the Department of Defense General Gift Fund and shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation. ( g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 2) The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that among women veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost 20 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD. ( Several leading Israeli hospitals, academic institutions, and nonprofits dedicate research and services to treating PTSD. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( f) Gift Authority.--The Secretary may accept, hold, and administer, any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section. (g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. ( h) Termination.--The authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel. 3) In the United States, it is thought that 70 percent of Americans have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and approximately 20 percent of those persons have struggled or continue to struggle with symptoms of PTSD. ( (5) Our ally Israel, under constant attack from terrorist groups, experiences similar issues with Israeli veterans facing PTSD symptoms. a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. ( The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ``Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation'', dated September 27, 1972. ( e) Application.--To be eligible 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 commitments and information as the Secretary may require. ( Such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the Treasury in the Department of Defense General Gift Fund and shall be available, subject to appropriation, without fiscal year limitation. ( g) Reports.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of how the eligible entity used the grant; and (2) an evaluation of the level of success of the research project. (

H.R.7125

International Affairs

Stopping the Spread of Taxpayer-Funded Bioweapons Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program from engaging in certain activities related to biological threats. (The program works with foreign countries to address the risks from weapons of mass destruction, including by securing such weapons and detecting the spread of especially dangerous pathogens.) Specifically, the program may not engage in (1) cooperative biological engagement; or (2) activities for facilitating the detection and reporting of diseases that could be used as an early warning detection mechanism for outbreaks, regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons.

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction 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 ``Stopping the Spread of Taxpayer- Funded Bioweapons Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. (a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. ``(7) Activities that facilitate the detection and reporting of highly pathogenic diseases or other diseases that are associated with or that could be used as an early warning mechanism for disease outbreaks, regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Such Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) is further amended as follows: (A) By striking ``, nuclear, or biological weapons'' each place it appears and inserting ``or nuclear weapons''. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. (C) In section 1344, by striking ``, nuclear, and biological weapons'' and inserting ``and nuclear weapons''. (b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) for fiscal year 2022 or any fiscal year thereafter may be obligated or expended for cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. <all>

Stopping the Spread of Taxpayer-Funded Bioweapons Act of 2022

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes.

Stopping the Spread of Taxpayer-Funded Bioweapons Act of 2022

Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor

R

GA

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program from engaging in certain activities related to biological threats. (The program works with foreign countries to address the risks from weapons of mass destruction, including by securing such weapons and detecting the spread of especially dangerous pathogens.) Specifically, the program may not engage in (1) cooperative biological engagement; or (2) activities for facilitating the detection and reporting of diseases that could be used as an early warning detection mechanism for outbreaks, regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons.

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction 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 ``Stopping the Spread of Taxpayer- Funded Bioweapons Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. (a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. ``(7) Activities that facilitate the detection and reporting of highly pathogenic diseases or other diseases that are associated with or that could be used as an early warning mechanism for disease outbreaks, regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Such Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) is further amended as follows: (A) By striking ``, nuclear, or biological weapons'' each place it appears and inserting ``or nuclear weapons''. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. (C) In section 1344, by striking ``, nuclear, and biological weapons'' and inserting ``and nuclear weapons''. (b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) for fiscal year 2022 or any fiscal year thereafter may be obligated or expended for cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. <all>

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction 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 ``Stopping the Spread of Taxpayer- Funded Bioweapons Act of 2022''. SEC. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. (a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. ``(7) Activities that facilitate the detection and reporting of highly pathogenic diseases or other diseases that are associated with or that could be used as an early warning mechanism for disease outbreaks, regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Such Act (50 U.S.C. is further amended as follows: (A) By striking ``, nuclear, or biological weapons'' each place it appears and inserting ``or nuclear weapons''. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. (b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) for fiscal year 2022 or any fiscal year thereafter may be obligated or expended for cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction 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 ``Stopping the Spread of Taxpayer- Funded Bioweapons Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. (a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. ``(7) Activities that facilitate the detection and reporting of highly pathogenic diseases or other diseases that are associated with or that could be used as an early warning mechanism for disease outbreaks, regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Such Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) is further amended as follows: (A) By striking ``, nuclear, or biological weapons'' each place it appears and inserting ``or nuclear weapons''. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. (C) In section 1344, by striking ``, nuclear, and biological weapons'' and inserting ``and nuclear weapons''. (b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) for fiscal year 2022 or any fiscal year thereafter may be obligated or expended for cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. <all>

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction 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 ``Stopping the Spread of Taxpayer- Funded Bioweapons Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. (a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. ``(7) Activities that facilitate the detection and reporting of highly pathogenic diseases or other diseases that are associated with or that could be used as an early warning mechanism for disease outbreaks, regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Such Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) is further amended as follows: (A) By striking ``, nuclear, or biological weapons'' each place it appears and inserting ``or nuclear weapons''. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. (C) In section 1344, by striking ``, nuclear, and biological weapons'' and inserting ``and nuclear weapons''. (b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) for fiscal year 2022 or any fiscal year thereafter may be obligated or expended for cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury. <all>

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. ( b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.)

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. ( a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. ( a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. ( b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.)

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. ( a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. ( b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.)

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. ( a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. ( b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.)

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. PREVENTING THE PROLIFERATION OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM. ( a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (2) Rescission of funds.--Any unobligated funds available for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program for cooperative biological engagement as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

To amend the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and for other purposes. a) Prevention of the Proliferation of Biological Weapons.-- (1) In general.--Section 1331(a) of the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3731(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(6) Cooperative biological engagement. (B) In section 1321-- (i) in subsection (a)-- (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, biological,''; (II) by striking paragraph (4); and (III) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking ``, chemical, and biological'' and inserting ``and chemical''. ( b) Prohibition on Availability of Funds.-- (1) Prohibition on availability of funds.--Notwithstanding section 1681(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the Cooperative Threat Reduction program under the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.)

S.2241

Energy

Responsibly and Equitably Change How Auto-charging Rates Get Evaluated Act or the RECHARGE Act This bill requires states to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including the review of utility rates for charging electric vehicles.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsibly and Equitably Change How Auto-charging Rates Get Evaluated Act'' or the ``RECHARGE Act''. SEC. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MEASURES TO PROMOTE GREATER ELECTRIFICATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR. (a) In General.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(20) Electric vehicle charging programs.--Each State shall consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including the establishment of rates that-- ``(A) promote affordable and equitable electric vehicle charging options for residential, commercial, and public electric vehicle charging infrastructure; ``(B) improve the customer experience associated with electric vehicle charging, including by reducing charging times for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; ``(C) accelerate both third-party investment and investments by electric utilities in electric vehicle charging stations for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; and ``(D) appropriately recover the marginal costs of delivering electricity to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.''. (b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). ``(B) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility shall complete the consideration and make the determination under section 111 with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d).''. (2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. (3) Prior state actions.-- (A) In general.--Section 112 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Prior State Actions.--Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(1) the State has implemented for the electric utility the standard (or a comparable standard); ``(2) the State regulatory authority for the State or the relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility; or ``(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility during the 3-year period ending on that date of enactment.''. (B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. <all>

Responsibly and Equitably Change How Auto-charging Rates Get Evaluated Act

A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes.

RECHARGE Act Responsibly and Equitably Change How Auto-charging Rates Get Evaluated Act

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W.

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This bill requires states to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including the review of utility rates for charging electric vehicles.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsibly and Equitably Change How Auto-charging Rates Get Evaluated Act'' or the ``RECHARGE Act''. SEC. CONSIDERATION OF MEASURES TO PROMOTE GREATER ELECTRIFICATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR. (a) In General.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(20) Electric vehicle charging programs.--Each State shall consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including the establishment of rates that-- ``(A) promote affordable and equitable electric vehicle charging options for residential, commercial, and public electric vehicle charging infrastructure; ``(B) improve the customer experience associated with electric vehicle charging, including by reducing charging times for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; ``(C) accelerate both third-party investment and investments by electric utilities in electric vehicle charging stations for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; and ``(D) appropriately recover the marginal costs of delivering electricity to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.''. ``(B) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility shall complete the consideration and make the determination under section 111 with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d).''. (2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Prior State Actions.--Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(1) the State has implemented for the electric utility the standard (or a comparable standard); ``(2) the State regulatory authority for the State or the relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility; or ``(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility during the 3-year period ending on that date of enactment.''. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsibly and Equitably Change How Auto-charging Rates Get Evaluated Act'' or the ``RECHARGE Act''. SEC. CONSIDERATION OF MEASURES TO PROMOTE GREATER ELECTRIFICATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR. (a) In General.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(20) Electric vehicle charging programs.--Each State shall consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including the establishment of rates that-- ``(A) promote affordable and equitable electric vehicle charging options for residential, commercial, and public electric vehicle charging infrastructure; ``(B) improve the customer experience associated with electric vehicle charging, including by reducing charging times for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; ``(C) accelerate both third-party investment and investments by electric utilities in electric vehicle charging stations for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; and ``(D) appropriately recover the marginal costs of delivering electricity to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.''. 2622) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Prior State Actions.--Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(1) the State has implemented for the electric utility the standard (or a comparable standard); ``(2) the State regulatory authority for the State or the relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility; or ``(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility during the 3-year period ending on that date of enactment.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsibly and Equitably Change How Auto-charging Rates Get Evaluated Act'' or the ``RECHARGE Act''. SEC. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MEASURES TO PROMOTE GREATER ELECTRIFICATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR. (a) In General.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(20) Electric vehicle charging programs.--Each State shall consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including the establishment of rates that-- ``(A) promote affordable and equitable electric vehicle charging options for residential, commercial, and public electric vehicle charging infrastructure; ``(B) improve the customer experience associated with electric vehicle charging, including by reducing charging times for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; ``(C) accelerate both third-party investment and investments by electric utilities in electric vehicle charging stations for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; and ``(D) appropriately recover the marginal costs of delivering electricity to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.''. (b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). ``(B) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility shall complete the consideration and make the determination under section 111 with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d).''. (2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. (3) Prior state actions.-- (A) In general.--Section 112 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Prior State Actions.--Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(1) the State has implemented for the electric utility the standard (or a comparable standard); ``(2) the State regulatory authority for the State or the relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility; or ``(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility during the 3-year period ending on that date of enactment.''. (B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. <all>

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsibly and Equitably Change How Auto-charging Rates Get Evaluated Act'' or the ``RECHARGE Act''. SEC. 2. CONSIDERATION OF MEASURES TO PROMOTE GREATER ELECTRIFICATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR. (a) In General.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(20) Electric vehicle charging programs.--Each State shall consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including the establishment of rates that-- ``(A) promote affordable and equitable electric vehicle charging options for residential, commercial, and public electric vehicle charging infrastructure; ``(B) improve the customer experience associated with electric vehicle charging, including by reducing charging times for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; ``(C) accelerate both third-party investment and investments by electric utilities in electric vehicle charging stations for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; and ``(D) appropriately recover the marginal costs of delivering electricity to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.''. (b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). ``(B) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority), and each nonregulated electric utility shall complete the consideration and make the determination under section 111 with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d).''. (2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. (3) Prior state actions.-- (A) In general.--Section 112 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Prior State Actions.--Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d) in the case of any electric utility in a State if, before the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(1) the State has implemented for the electric utility the standard (or a comparable standard); ``(2) the State regulatory authority for the State or the relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility; or ``(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the electric utility during the 3-year period ending on that date of enactment.''. (B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. <all>

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). 2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). (2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). (2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). 2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). (2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). 2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). (2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). 2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). (2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, and for other purposes. b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitation.--Section 112(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated utility shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d). 2) Failure to comply.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''. ( B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended-- (i) by striking ``this subsection'' each place it appears and inserting ``this section''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the standard established by paragraph (20) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph.''.

H.R.7990

Taxation

Healthy Homes Act This bill expands the low-income housing tax credit to include an additional credit amount for healthcare-oriented housing (e.g., low-income buildings that meet certain requirements, e.g., healthcare screening available on building premises, adequate space for physicians to conduct screenings, and telehealth capacity). The bill directs the Governmental Accountability Office to study the utilization of the low-income housing tax credit with respect to healthcare-oriented housing.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Homes Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR HEALTHCARE-ORIENTED HOUSING. (a) In General.--Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (n) as subsection (o) and inserting after subsection (m) the following new subsection: ``(n) Special Rules for Healthcare-Oriented Housing.-- ``(1) Additional basis adjustment for healthcare-oriented housing.--With respect to housing credit amounts allocated to healthcare-oriented housing during the specified period-- ``(A) in the case of a new building, the eligible basis of such building as otherwise determined under this section (determined without regard to this paragraph and subsection (d)(5)(B)), shall be increased by 50 percent of such eligible basis (as so determined), and ``(B) in the case of an existing building, the rehabilitation expenditures otherwise taken into account under subsection (e) (determined without regard to this paragraph and subsection (d)(5)(B)), shall be increased by 50 percent of such expenditures (as so determined). ``(2) Additional housing credit dollar amount for healthcare-oriented housing.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of the specified period, the State housing credit ceiling otherwise determined under this section shall be increased by the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate housing credit dollar amount allocated by the State housing credit agency of such State to healthcare-oriented housing for such calendar year, or ``(ii) the healthcare-oriented housing amount for such State for such calendar year. ``(B) Healthcare-oriented housing amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `healthcare- oriented housing amount' means $1.00 multiplied by the State population. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. The preceding sentence shall not result in an increase with respect to any calendar year after 2025. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. ``(B) Healthcare onsite.--The building contains sufficient physical space and proper equipment for physicians or other appropriate licensed healthcare providers to hold regular health screenings on-site for residents and community members. ``(C) Telehealth component.--The building contains broadband infrastructure and physical hardware sufficient to ensure that video conferencing capabilities for telehealth interactions will be available to residents and the developer has partnered with healthcare providers to participate in the provision of telehealth services and outreach. ``(D) Classroom and kitchen.--The building has classroom space to conduct community health and nutrition workshops and a demonstration kitchen to facilitate healthy cooking demonstrations for residents and the community and the developer has partnered with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to provide such workshops and demonstrations. ``(E) Healthcare service coordination.--A medical assistant or trained healthcare worker who connects residents to both healthcare and community services is located in the building on at least a part-time basis. ``(5) Adjusted basis.--Notwithstanding subsection (d)(4), the adjusted basis of healthcare-oriented housing shall include nonresidential space used to satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5). ``(6) Placed in service date.--The placed in service date for healthcare-oriented housing shall be determined based on the residential portion of the property.''. (b) Coordination With High-Cost Areas.--Section 42(d)(5)(B)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall be 130 percent of such basis determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (I) and inserting ``as otherwise determined under this section (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such eligible basis (as so determined)'', and (2) by striking ``taken into account under subsection (e) shall be 130 percent of such expenditures determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (II) and inserting ``otherwise taken into account under subsection (e) (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such expenditures (as so determined)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). (d) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the utilization of the low income housing tax credit under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to healthcare-oriented housing. (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1). Such report shall include an examination of the utilization of the low income housing tax credit in each State with respect to healthcare-oriented housing, including-- (A) the frequency with which the additional one dollar housing credit amount allocated to each State for such low income housing tax credit development projects is claimed, (B) the number of projects and units funded in each State, and (C) the use of the additional 50 percent basis boost in securing such healthcare-oriented low income housing development projects. <all>

Healthy Homes Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing.

Healthy Homes Act

Rep. Sewell, Terri A.

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This bill expands the low-income housing tax credit to include an additional credit amount for healthcare-oriented housing (e.g., low-income buildings that meet certain requirements, e.g., healthcare screening available on building premises, adequate space for physicians to conduct screenings, and telehealth capacity). The bill directs the Governmental Accountability Office to study the utilization of the low-income housing tax credit with respect to healthcare-oriented housing.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Homes Act''. SEC. TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR HEALTHCARE-ORIENTED HOUSING. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. ``(C) Telehealth component.--The building contains broadband infrastructure and physical hardware sufficient to ensure that video conferencing capabilities for telehealth interactions will be available to residents and the developer has partnered with healthcare providers to participate in the provision of telehealth services and outreach. ``(D) Classroom and kitchen.--The building has classroom space to conduct community health and nutrition workshops and a demonstration kitchen to facilitate healthy cooking demonstrations for residents and the community and the developer has partnered with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to provide such workshops and demonstrations. (b) Coordination With High-Cost Areas.--Section 42(d)(5)(B)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall be 130 percent of such basis determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (I) and inserting ``as otherwise determined under this section (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such eligible basis (as so determined)'', and (2) by striking ``taken into account under subsection (e) shall be 130 percent of such expenditures determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (II) and inserting ``otherwise taken into account under subsection (e) (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such expenditures (as so determined)''. (d) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the utilization of the low income housing tax credit under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to healthcare-oriented housing.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR HEALTHCARE-ORIENTED HOUSING. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(D) Classroom and kitchen.--The building has classroom space to conduct community health and nutrition workshops and a demonstration kitchen to facilitate healthy cooking demonstrations for residents and the community and the developer has partnered with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to provide such workshops and demonstrations. (b) Coordination With High-Cost Areas.--Section 42(d)(5)(B)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall be 130 percent of such basis determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (I) and inserting ``as otherwise determined under this section (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such eligible basis (as so determined)'', and (2) by striking ``taken into account under subsection (e) shall be 130 percent of such expenditures determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (II) and inserting ``otherwise taken into account under subsection (e) (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such expenditures (as so determined)''. (d) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the utilization of the low income housing tax credit under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to healthcare-oriented housing.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Homes Act''. SEC. TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR HEALTHCARE-ORIENTED HOUSING. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. The preceding sentence shall not result in an increase with respect to any calendar year after 2025. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. ``(B) Healthcare onsite.--The building contains sufficient physical space and proper equipment for physicians or other appropriate licensed healthcare providers to hold regular health screenings on-site for residents and community members. ``(C) Telehealth component.--The building contains broadband infrastructure and physical hardware sufficient to ensure that video conferencing capabilities for telehealth interactions will be available to residents and the developer has partnered with healthcare providers to participate in the provision of telehealth services and outreach. ``(D) Classroom and kitchen.--The building has classroom space to conduct community health and nutrition workshops and a demonstration kitchen to facilitate healthy cooking demonstrations for residents and the community and the developer has partnered with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to provide such workshops and demonstrations. ``(E) Healthcare service coordination.--A medical assistant or trained healthcare worker who connects residents to both healthcare and community services is located in the building on at least a part-time basis. ``(5) Adjusted basis.--Notwithstanding subsection (d)(4), the adjusted basis of healthcare-oriented housing shall include nonresidential space used to satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5). ``(6) Placed in service date.--The placed in service date for healthcare-oriented housing shall be determined based on the residential portion of the property.''. (b) Coordination With High-Cost Areas.--Section 42(d)(5)(B)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall be 130 percent of such basis determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (I) and inserting ``as otherwise determined under this section (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such eligible basis (as so determined)'', and (2) by striking ``taken into account under subsection (e) shall be 130 percent of such expenditures determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (II) and inserting ``otherwise taken into account under subsection (e) (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such expenditures (as so determined)''. (d) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the utilization of the low income housing tax credit under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to healthcare-oriented housing. (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1). Such report shall include an examination of the utilization of the low income housing tax credit in each State with respect to healthcare-oriented housing, including-- (A) the frequency with which the additional one dollar housing credit amount allocated to each State for such low income housing tax credit development projects is claimed, (B) the number of projects and units funded in each State, and (C) the use of the additional 50 percent basis boost in securing such healthcare-oriented low income housing development projects.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Homes Act''. SEC. TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR HEALTHCARE-ORIENTED HOUSING. ``(2) Additional housing credit dollar amount for healthcare-oriented housing.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of the specified period, the State housing credit ceiling otherwise determined under this section shall be increased by the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate housing credit dollar amount allocated by the State housing credit agency of such State to healthcare-oriented housing for such calendar year, or ``(ii) the healthcare-oriented housing amount for such State for such calendar year. ``(B) Healthcare-oriented housing amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `healthcare- oriented housing amount' means $1.00 multiplied by the State population. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. The preceding sentence shall not result in an increase with respect to any calendar year after 2025. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. ``(B) Healthcare onsite.--The building contains sufficient physical space and proper equipment for physicians or other appropriate licensed healthcare providers to hold regular health screenings on-site for residents and community members. ``(C) Telehealth component.--The building contains broadband infrastructure and physical hardware sufficient to ensure that video conferencing capabilities for telehealth interactions will be available to residents and the developer has partnered with healthcare providers to participate in the provision of telehealth services and outreach. ``(D) Classroom and kitchen.--The building has classroom space to conduct community health and nutrition workshops and a demonstration kitchen to facilitate healthy cooking demonstrations for residents and the community and the developer has partnered with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to provide such workshops and demonstrations. ``(E) Healthcare service coordination.--A medical assistant or trained healthcare worker who connects residents to both healthcare and community services is located in the building on at least a part-time basis. ``(5) Adjusted basis.--Notwithstanding subsection (d)(4), the adjusted basis of healthcare-oriented housing shall include nonresidential space used to satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5). ``(6) Placed in service date.--The placed in service date for healthcare-oriented housing shall be determined based on the residential portion of the property.''. (b) Coordination With High-Cost Areas.--Section 42(d)(5)(B)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall be 130 percent of such basis determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (I) and inserting ``as otherwise determined under this section (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such eligible basis (as so determined)'', and (2) by striking ``taken into account under subsection (e) shall be 130 percent of such expenditures determined without regard to this subparagraph'' in subclause (II) and inserting ``otherwise taken into account under subsection (e) (determined without regard to this subparagraph and subsection (n)(1)), shall be increased by 30 percent of such expenditures (as so determined)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). (d) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the utilization of the low income housing tax credit under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to healthcare-oriented housing. (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1). Such report shall include an examination of the utilization of the low income housing tax credit in each State with respect to healthcare-oriented housing, including-- (A) the frequency with which the additional one dollar housing credit amount allocated to each State for such low income housing tax credit development projects is claimed, (B) the number of projects and units funded in each State, and (C) the use of the additional 50 percent basis boost in securing such healthcare-oriented low income housing development projects.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Homes Act''. ``(2) Additional housing credit dollar amount for healthcare-oriented housing.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of the specified period, the State housing credit ceiling otherwise determined under this section shall be increased by the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate housing credit dollar amount allocated by the State housing credit agency of such State to healthcare-oriented housing for such calendar year, or ``(ii) the healthcare-oriented housing amount for such State for such calendar year. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. ``(C) Telehealth component.--The building contains broadband infrastructure and physical hardware sufficient to ensure that video conferencing capabilities for telehealth interactions will be available to residents and the developer has partnered with healthcare providers to participate in the provision of telehealth services and outreach. ``(5) Adjusted basis.--Notwithstanding subsection (d)(4), the adjusted basis of healthcare-oriented housing shall include nonresidential space used to satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). ( (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1). Such report shall include an examination of the utilization of the low income housing tax credit in each State with respect to healthcare-oriented housing, including-- (A) the frequency with which the additional one dollar housing credit amount allocated to each State for such low income housing tax credit development projects is claimed, (B) the number of projects and units funded in each State, and (C) the use of the additional 50 percent basis boost in securing such healthcare-oriented low income housing development projects.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). ( 2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). ( 2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Homes Act''. ``(2) Additional housing credit dollar amount for healthcare-oriented housing.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of the specified period, the State housing credit ceiling otherwise determined under this section shall be increased by the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate housing credit dollar amount allocated by the State housing credit agency of such State to healthcare-oriented housing for such calendar year, or ``(ii) the healthcare-oriented housing amount for such State for such calendar year. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. ``(C) Telehealth component.--The building contains broadband infrastructure and physical hardware sufficient to ensure that video conferencing capabilities for telehealth interactions will be available to residents and the developer has partnered with healthcare providers to participate in the provision of telehealth services and outreach. ``(5) Adjusted basis.--Notwithstanding subsection (d)(4), the adjusted basis of healthcare-oriented housing shall include nonresidential space used to satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). ( (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1). Such report shall include an examination of the utilization of the low income housing tax credit in each State with respect to healthcare-oriented housing, including-- (A) the frequency with which the additional one dollar housing credit amount allocated to each State for such low income housing tax credit development projects is claimed, (B) the number of projects and units funded in each State, and (C) the use of the additional 50 percent basis boost in securing such healthcare-oriented low income housing development projects.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). ( 2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Homes Act''. ``(2) Additional housing credit dollar amount for healthcare-oriented housing.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of the specified period, the State housing credit ceiling otherwise determined under this section shall be increased by the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate housing credit dollar amount allocated by the State housing credit agency of such State to healthcare-oriented housing for such calendar year, or ``(ii) the healthcare-oriented housing amount for such State for such calendar year. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. ``(C) Telehealth component.--The building contains broadband infrastructure and physical hardware sufficient to ensure that video conferencing capabilities for telehealth interactions will be available to residents and the developer has partnered with healthcare providers to participate in the provision of telehealth services and outreach. ``(5) Adjusted basis.--Notwithstanding subsection (d)(4), the adjusted basis of healthcare-oriented housing shall include nonresidential space used to satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). ( (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1). Such report shall include an examination of the utilization of the low income housing tax credit in each State with respect to healthcare-oriented housing, including-- (A) the frequency with which the additional one dollar housing credit amount allocated to each State for such low income housing tax credit development projects is claimed, (B) the number of projects and units funded in each State, and (C) the use of the additional 50 percent basis boost in securing such healthcare-oriented low income housing development projects.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). ( 2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Homes Act''. ``(2) Additional housing credit dollar amount for healthcare-oriented housing.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of the specified period, the State housing credit ceiling otherwise determined under this section shall be increased by the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate housing credit dollar amount allocated by the State housing credit agency of such State to healthcare-oriented housing for such calendar year, or ``(ii) the healthcare-oriented housing amount for such State for such calendar year. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. ``(C) Telehealth component.--The building contains broadband infrastructure and physical hardware sufficient to ensure that video conferencing capabilities for telehealth interactions will be available to residents and the developer has partnered with healthcare providers to participate in the provision of telehealth services and outreach. ``(5) Adjusted basis.--Notwithstanding subsection (d)(4), the adjusted basis of healthcare-oriented housing shall include nonresidential space used to satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). ( (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1). Such report shall include an examination of the utilization of the low income housing tax credit in each State with respect to healthcare-oriented housing, including-- (A) the frequency with which the additional one dollar housing credit amount allocated to each State for such low income housing tax credit development projects is claimed, (B) the number of projects and units funded in each State, and (C) the use of the additional 50 percent basis boost in securing such healthcare-oriented low income housing development projects.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(3) Specified period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `specified period' means the period beginning 210 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on the last day of the third full calendar year beginning after the start of the specified period. ``(4) Healthcare-oriented housing.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `healthcare-oriented housing' means any qualified low-income building which meets at least three of the following the additional requirements: ``(A) Social determinants of health screenings.-- The developer partners with a hospital, health center, or other healthcare institution to conduct social determinants of health screenings on the building premises for each new resident upon move-in and annually thereafter, unless the resident elects not to have such a screening. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to housing credit amounts allocated during the specified period (as defined in section 42(n)(3) of such Code). ( 2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing. ``(C) Carryover.--Any excess of the healthcare- oriented housing amount for a calendar year over the amount in subparagraph (A)(i) for such calendar year shall be taken into account as an increase in the healthcare-oriented housing amount for the following calendar year. ``(C) Telehealth component.--The building contains broadband infrastructure and physical hardware sufficient to ensure that video conferencing capabilities for telehealth interactions will be available to residents and the developer has partnered with healthcare providers to participate in the provision of telehealth services and outreach. ``(5) Adjusted basis.--Notwithstanding subsection (d)(4), the adjusted basis of healthcare-oriented housing shall include nonresidential space used to satisfy the requirements in paragraph (5).

S.2498

Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act This bill establishes procedural requirements related to the custodial interrogation of a minor. Among the requirements, the custodial interrogation of a minor must comply with the following: If a custodial interrogation does not comply with the requirements, then a statement by a minor during the custodial interrogation and any evidence derived from that statement are inadmissible.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect the life of the minor or of another from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''. <all>

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act

A bill to protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes.

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill establishes procedural requirements related to the custodial interrogation of a minor. Among the requirements, the custodial interrogation of a minor must comply with the following: If a custodial interrogation does not comply with the requirements, then a statement by a minor during the custodial interrogation and any evidence derived from that statement are inadmissible.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect the life of the minor or of another from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''. <all>

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect the life of the minor or of another from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect the life of the minor or of another from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''. <all>

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect the life of the minor or of another from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''. <all>

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

H.R.798

Commerce

COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2021 This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to report, and publish, information about injuries and deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The report must be submitted every three months for the duration of the emergency.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer 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 ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. (4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. (6) An identification of emerging consumer products that are posing new risks to consumers. (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. <all>

COVID–19 Home Safety Act of 2021

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Home Safety Act of 2021

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony

D

CA

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to report, and publish, information about injuries and deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The report must be submitted every three months for the duration of the emergency.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer 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 ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. (4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. (6) An identification of emerging consumer products that are posing new risks to consumers. (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. <all>

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer 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 ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. (6) An identification of emerging consumer products that are posing new risks to consumers. (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer 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 ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. (4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. (6) An identification of emerging consumer products that are posing new risks to consumers. (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. <all>

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer 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 ``COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPORT. (a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. (b) Contents of Report.--The report shall include the following: (1) Relevant data and statistics from-- (A) the data sources of the Commission; (B) other appropriate agencies; (C) media reports; (D) poison control centers, to the extent practical; and (E) any other relevant data sources. (2) An identification of trends in injuries and deaths from consumer products, comparing data from representative time periods before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency. (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. (4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (5) A specification about whether consumer products associated with a substantial number of injuries or deaths during the COVID-19 public health emergency are-- (A) under recall; (B) subject to a voluntary consumer product safety standard; or (C) subject to a mandatory consumer product safety standard. (6) An identification of emerging consumer products that are posing new risks to consumers. (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof. <all>

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. ( 4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. ( 4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. ( 4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. ( 4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (c) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Defined.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID- 19), including any renewal thereof.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer products, and for other purposes. a) COVID-19 Report Required.--Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this section and every 3 months thereafter for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available, a report on the effect of the COVID-19 public health emergency on injuries and deaths from consumer products. ( (3) An identification of subpopulations that have experienced elevated risk of injury or death from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as minorities, infants, people with disabilities, children, or the elderly. ( 4) An identification of where most injuries or deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency are taking place, such as the type of building or outdoor environment. (

S.261

Taxation

All Dependents Count Act of 2021 This bill extends the 2020 recovery rebates of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to all taxpayer dependents.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``All Dependents Count Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. 2020 RECOVERY REBATES WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFYING CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 16 AND OTHER DEPENDENTS. (a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428(g)(1)(C) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (B) Section 6428(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. (b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (B) Section 6428(g)(4) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. (C) Section 6428(f)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking ``qualifying child'' and inserting ``dependent''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021. <all>

All Dependents Count Act of 2021

A bill to allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents.

All Dependents Count Act of 2021

Sen. Smith, Tina

D

MN

This bill extends the 2020 recovery rebates of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to all taxpayer dependents.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``All Dependents Count Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. 2020 RECOVERY REBATES WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFYING CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 16 AND OTHER DEPENDENTS. (a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428(g)(1)(C) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (B) Section 6428(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. (b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (B) Section 6428(g)(4) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. (C) Section 6428(f)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking ``qualifying child'' and inserting ``dependent''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021. <all>

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``All Dependents Count Act of 2021''. SEC. 2020 RECOVERY REBATES WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFYING CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 16 AND OTHER DEPENDENTS. (a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428(g)(1)(C) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (B) Section 6428(g)(4) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. (C) Section 6428(f)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking ``qualifying child'' and inserting ``dependent''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``All Dependents Count Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. 2020 RECOVERY REBATES WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFYING CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 16 AND OTHER DEPENDENTS. (a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428(g)(1)(C) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (B) Section 6428(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. (b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (B) Section 6428(g)(4) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. (C) Section 6428(f)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking ``qualifying child'' and inserting ``dependent''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021. <all>

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``All Dependents Count Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. 2020 RECOVERY REBATES WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFYING CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 16 AND OTHER DEPENDENTS. (a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428(g)(1)(C) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (B) Section 6428(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. (b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. (B) Section 6428(g)(4) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. (C) Section 6428(f)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking ``qualifying child'' and inserting ``dependent''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021. <all>

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. ( d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. B) Section 6428(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. ( b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. B) Section 6428(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. ( b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. ( d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. B) Section 6428(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. ( b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. ( d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. B) Section 6428(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. ( b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. ( d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. B) Section 6428(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended-- (i) by inserting ``dependent or'' before ``qualifying child'', and (ii) by striking ``such child'' and inserting ``such individual''. ( b) Additional Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

To allow 2020 recovery rebates with respect to qualifying children over the age of 16 and other dependents. a) Initial Rebates.-- (1) In general.--Section 6428(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``qualifying children (within the meaning of section 24(c))'' and inserting ``dependents (as defined in section 152)''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 6428A(g)(3) of such Code is amended-- (i) by striking ``qualifying child'' each place it appears and inserting ``dependent'', and (ii) by striking ``Qualifying child'' in the heading and inserting ``Dependent''. ( d) Advanced Payments.--Notwithstanding sections 6428(f)(3) and 6428A(f)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall refund or credit any overpayment attributable to the amendments made by this section as rapidly as possible, except that no refund or credit shall be made under section 6428(f) or 6428A(f) of such Code by reason of this subsection after December 31, 2021.

S.112

Native Americans

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award through FY2025 additional funds to the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program. This program provides American Indian and Alaska Native homes and communities with water supply, sewage disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FUNDING. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (1) the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in Native communities; (2) addressing the Sanitation Facilities Deficiency List of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service included in the report will-- (A) result in investments in necessary water infrastructure; and (B) improve health outcomes; and (3) it is in the interest of the United States, and it is the policy of the United States, that all existing and new Indian communities and Indian homes be provided with safe and adequate water supply systems and sanitary sewage waste disposal systems as soon as practicable. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Report.--The term ``report'' means the fiscal year 2018 report of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service entitled ``Annual Report to the Congress of the United States on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities''. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). (2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. (2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law. <all>

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten

D

AZ

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award through FY2025 additional funds to the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program. This program provides American Indian and Alaska Native homes and communities with water supply, sewage disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FUNDING. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (1) the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in Native communities; (2) addressing the Sanitation Facilities Deficiency List of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service included in the report will-- (A) result in investments in necessary water infrastructure; and (B) improve health outcomes; and (3) it is in the interest of the United States, and it is the policy of the United States, that all existing and new Indian communities and Indian homes be provided with safe and adequate water supply systems and sanitary sewage waste disposal systems as soon as practicable. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Report.--The term ``report'' means the fiscal year 2018 report of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service entitled ``Annual Report to the Congress of the United States on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities''. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). (2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. (2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FUNDING. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (1) the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in Native communities; (2) addressing the Sanitation Facilities Deficiency List of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service included in the report will-- (A) result in investments in necessary water infrastructure; and (B) improve health outcomes; and (3) it is in the interest of the United States, and it is the policy of the United States, that all existing and new Indian communities and Indian homes be provided with safe and adequate water supply systems and sanitary sewage waste disposal systems as soon as practicable. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Report.--The term ``report'' means the fiscal year 2018 report of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service entitled ``Annual Report to the Congress of the United States on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities''. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. (2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FUNDING. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (1) the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in Native communities; (2) addressing the Sanitation Facilities Deficiency List of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service included in the report will-- (A) result in investments in necessary water infrastructure; and (B) improve health outcomes; and (3) it is in the interest of the United States, and it is the policy of the United States, that all existing and new Indian communities and Indian homes be provided with safe and adequate water supply systems and sanitary sewage waste disposal systems as soon as practicable. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Report.--The term ``report'' means the fiscal year 2018 report of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service entitled ``Annual Report to the Congress of the United States on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities''. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). (2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. (2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law. <all>

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FUNDING. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (1) the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the lack of infrastructure and sanitation available in Native communities; (2) addressing the Sanitation Facilities Deficiency List of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service included in the report will-- (A) result in investments in necessary water infrastructure; and (B) improve health outcomes; and (3) it is in the interest of the United States, and it is the policy of the United States, that all existing and new Indian communities and Indian homes be provided with safe and adequate water supply systems and sanitary sewage waste disposal systems as soon as practicable. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Report.--The term ``report'' means the fiscal year 2018 report of the Division of Sanitation Facilities and Construction of the Indian Health Service entitled ``Annual Report to the Congress of the United States on Sanitation Deficiency Levels for Indian Homes and Communities''. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). (2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. (2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law. <all>

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). ( 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. ( 2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. ( 2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). ( 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. ( 2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). ( 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. ( 2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). ( 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,335,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. ( 2) Requirement.--Amounts made available under paragraph (1) shall be in addition to any amounts made available to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c)(1) under any other provision of law.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award additional funding through the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program of the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service. (c) Additional Funding for Sanitation Facilities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award additional funding under the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program for the planning, design, construction, modernization, improvement, and renovation of water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities that are funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). ( 2) Priority for funding.--In awarding funding to sanitation facilities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize sanitation facilities with the highest deficiency level, as established in the report. (

S.1935

Armed Forces and National Security

Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021 or the VR&E NEED Act of 2021 This bill extends a veteran's eligibility for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents a veteran from participating. Specifically, the period of eligibility must not run during the period the veteran is prevented from participating in the program. The period must resume on a date, determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that is not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation and not later than 90 days after that day.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

VR&E NEED Act of 2021

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes.

VR&E NEED Act of 2021 Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill extends a veteran's eligibility for the Veteran Readiness and Employment program when educational institutions are temporarily or permanently closed due to an emergency situation, or there is another reason that prevents a veteran from participating. Specifically, the period of eligibility must not run during the period the veteran is prevented from participating in the program. The period must resume on a date, determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that is not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation and not later than 90 days after that day.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Readiness and Employment National Emergency Extended Deadline Act of 2021'' or the ``VR&E NEED Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. Section 3103 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or (g)'' and inserting ``(g), or (h)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h)(1) In the case of a veteran who is eligible for a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter and who is prevented from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program within the period of eligibility prescribed in subsection (a) because of a covered reason, as determined by the Secretary, such period of eligibility-- ``(A) shall not run during the period the veteran is so prevented from participating in such program; and ``(B) shall again begin running on a date determined by the Secretary that is-- ``(i) not earlier than the first day after the veteran is able to resume participation in a vocational rehabilitation program under this chapter; and ``(ii) not later than 90 days after that day. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an extension of the period of eligibility under the Department of Veterans Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with service-connected disabilities by reason of school closures due to emergency and other situations, and for other purposes. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY BY REASON OF SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO EMERGENCY AND OTHER SITUATIONS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRAINING AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. ``(2) In this subsection, a covered reason is-- ``(A) the temporary or permanent closure of an educational institution by reason of an emergency situation; or ``(B) another reason that prevents the veteran from participating in the vocational rehabilitation program, as determined by the Secretary.''.

H.R.4731

Housing and Community Development

Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide competitive grants to veterans service organizations for repairs or rehabilitation of existing facilities and for modernization of technologies.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR FACILITY REHABILITATION AND MODERNIZATION. (a) Grants.--Section 107 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5307) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Competitive Grants to Veterans Service Organizations for Facility Rehabilitation and Upgrading Technology.-- ``(1) Authority; eligible activities and uses.--Using the amounts made available under section 106(a)(4) in each fiscal year for grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible veterans service organizations, which grant amounts shall be available for use only for-- ``(A) repairs or rehabilitation of existing facilities of such organizations; and ``(B) modernization of technologies used by such organizations. ``(2) Eligible veterans service organizations.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible veterans service organization' means-- ``(A) an entity that-- ``(i) is organized on a local or area basis; and ``(ii) is-- ``(I) exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19)); or ``(II) an organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States that is chartered under title 36, United States Code; and ``(B) a local or area chapter, post, or other unit of a national, regional, Statewide, or other larger entity of which local or area chapters, posts, or units are members-- ``(i) that is exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19)); or ``(ii) which larger entity is an organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States that is chartered under title 36, United States Code. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. Such applications shall include a plan for the proposed repair or rehabilitation activities to be conducted using grant amounts under this subsection. ``(5) Selection; criteria.--The Secretary shall select applications to receive grants under this subsection pursuant to a competition and based on criteria for such selection, which shall include-- ``(A) the extent of need for such assistance; ``(B) the quality of the plan proposed for repair or rehabilitation of the facility involved; ``(C) the capacity or potential capacity of the applicant to successfully carry out the plan; and ``(D) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(6) Prohibition of construction or acquisition.--No amounts from a grant under this subsection may be used for the construction or acquisition of a new facility.''. (b) Funding.--Subsection (a) of section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities.

Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021

Rep. Waters, Maxine

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide competitive grants to veterans service organizations for repairs or rehabilitation of existing facilities and for modernization of technologies.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR FACILITY REHABILITATION AND MODERNIZATION. ``(2) Eligible veterans service organizations.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible veterans service organization' means-- ``(A) an entity that-- ``(i) is organized on a local or area basis; and ``(ii) is-- ``(I) exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19)); or ``(ii) which larger entity is an organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States that is chartered under title 36, United States Code. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. Such applications shall include a plan for the proposed repair or rehabilitation activities to be conducted using grant amounts under this subsection. ``(5) Selection; criteria.--The Secretary shall select applications to receive grants under this subsection pursuant to a competition and based on criteria for such selection, which shall include-- ``(A) the extent of need for such assistance; ``(B) the quality of the plan proposed for repair or rehabilitation of the facility involved; ``(C) the capacity or potential capacity of the applicant to successfully carry out the plan; and ``(D) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(6) Prohibition of construction or acquisition.--No amounts from a grant under this subsection may be used for the construction or acquisition of a new facility.''. (b) Funding.--Subsection (a) of section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR FACILITY REHABILITATION AND MODERNIZATION. ``(2) Eligible veterans service organizations.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible veterans service organization' means-- ``(A) an entity that-- ``(i) is organized on a local or area basis; and ``(ii) is-- ``(I) exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19)); or ``(ii) which larger entity is an organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States that is chartered under title 36, United States Code. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. Such applications shall include a plan for the proposed repair or rehabilitation activities to be conducted using grant amounts under this subsection. ``(5) Selection; criteria.--The Secretary shall select applications to receive grants under this subsection pursuant to a competition and based on criteria for such selection, which shall include-- ``(A) the extent of need for such assistance; ``(B) the quality of the plan proposed for repair or rehabilitation of the facility involved; ``(C) the capacity or potential capacity of the applicant to successfully carry out the plan; and ``(D) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(6) Prohibition of construction or acquisition.--No amounts from a grant under this subsection may be used for the construction or acquisition of a new facility.''. (b) Funding.--Subsection (a) of section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. SEC. COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR FACILITY REHABILITATION AND MODERNIZATION. ``(2) Eligible veterans service organizations.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible veterans service organization' means-- ``(A) an entity that-- ``(i) is organized on a local or area basis; and ``(ii) is-- ``(I) exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19)); or ``(II) an organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States that is chartered under title 36, United States Code; and ``(B) a local or area chapter, post, or other unit of a national, regional, Statewide, or other larger entity of which local or area chapters, posts, or units are members-- ``(i) that is exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19)); or ``(ii) which larger entity is an organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States that is chartered under title 36, United States Code. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. Such applications shall include a plan for the proposed repair or rehabilitation activities to be conducted using grant amounts under this subsection. ``(5) Selection; criteria.--The Secretary shall select applications to receive grants under this subsection pursuant to a competition and based on criteria for such selection, which shall include-- ``(A) the extent of need for such assistance; ``(B) the quality of the plan proposed for repair or rehabilitation of the facility involved; ``(C) the capacity or potential capacity of the applicant to successfully carry out the plan; and ``(D) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(6) Prohibition of construction or acquisition.--No amounts from a grant under this subsection may be used for the construction or acquisition of a new facility.''. (b) Funding.--Subsection (a) of section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR FACILITY REHABILITATION AND MODERNIZATION. (a) Grants.--Section 107 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5307) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(g) Competitive Grants to Veterans Service Organizations for Facility Rehabilitation and Upgrading Technology.-- ``(1) Authority; eligible activities and uses.--Using the amounts made available under section 106(a)(4) in each fiscal year for grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible veterans service organizations, which grant amounts shall be available for use only for-- ``(A) repairs or rehabilitation of existing facilities of such organizations; and ``(B) modernization of technologies used by such organizations. ``(2) Eligible veterans service organizations.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible veterans service organization' means-- ``(A) an entity that-- ``(i) is organized on a local or area basis; and ``(ii) is-- ``(I) exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19)); or ``(II) an organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States that is chartered under title 36, United States Code; and ``(B) a local or area chapter, post, or other unit of a national, regional, Statewide, or other larger entity of which local or area chapters, posts, or units are members-- ``(i) that is exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19)); or ``(ii) which larger entity is an organization of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States that is chartered under title 36, United States Code. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. Such applications shall include a plan for the proposed repair or rehabilitation activities to be conducted using grant amounts under this subsection. ``(5) Selection; criteria.--The Secretary shall select applications to receive grants under this subsection pursuant to a competition and based on criteria for such selection, which shall include-- ``(A) the extent of need for such assistance; ``(B) the quality of the plan proposed for repair or rehabilitation of the facility involved; ``(C) the capacity or potential capacity of the applicant to successfully carry out the plan; and ``(D) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(6) Prohibition of construction or acquisition.--No amounts from a grant under this subsection may be used for the construction or acquisition of a new facility.''. (b) Funding.--Subsection (a) of section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''. ( c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''. ( c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''. ( c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''. ( c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to set aside community development block grant amounts in each fiscal year for grants to local chapters of veterans service organizations for the renovation, rehabilitation, and modernization of local chapter facilities. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021''. ``(3) Limitations.-- ``(A) Amount.--No eligible veterans service organization may receive grant amounts under this subsection, from the amounts made available for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of-- ``(i) the aggregate cost of the proposed activities and uses under paragraph (1) for which the grant amounts will be used; or ``(ii) $100,000. ``(B) Timing.--Any eligible veterans service organization that receives grant amounts under this subsection from amounts made available for a fiscal year shall be ineligible for any grant from any amounts made available for such grants for any of the succeeding three fiscal years. ``(4) Applications.--Applications for assistance under this subsection may be submitted only by eligible veterans service organizations, and shall be in such form and in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary shall establish. 5306(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and (3)''' and inserting ``(3), and (4)''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) For each fiscal year, after reserving amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) and allocating amounts under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall allocate $10,000,000 (subject to sufficient amounts remaining after such reservations and allocation) for grants under section 107(g).''. ( c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out sections 106(a)(4) and 107(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as added by the amendments made by this section, not later than the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

S.4701

Commerce

Small Businesses Cybersecurity Act This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to award grants to Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to support the cybersecurity needs of the small businesses served by an SBDC. SBDCs provide counseling and training to small businesses, including working with the SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center 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 ``Small Businesses Cybersecurity Act''. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(B) Small state.--The term `small State' means any State that is minimally funded by the funding formula of the Small Business Development Center Program under subsection (a)(4)(C). ``(C) State.--The term `State' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. ``(2) Grants.-- ``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall establish a grant program under which the Administrator may award grants on a noncompetitive basis to small business development centers to support the cybersecurity needs of the small business concerns served by the small business development centers. ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(ii) Evidence submitted by the small business development center that the grant would increase the cybersecurity of the small business concerns that the small business development center serves, including evidence of past success in offering cybersecurity support to small business concerns. ``(C) Applications.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, a small business development center shall submit to the Administrator an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Administrator determines is appropriate. ``(D) Use of funds.--A small business development center may use amounts received under a grant under this subsection to support the cybersecurity of the small business concerns served by the small business development center, including-- ``(i) cybersecurity training for employees of the small business concerns; ``(ii) reviews of the cybersecurity policies, plans, and procedures used by the small business concerns, including tabletop exercises to test the policies, plans, and procedures; ``(iii) testing of the cybersecurity standing of the small business concerns, including via penetration testing; and ``(iv) hiring consultants to support the cybersecurity needs of the small business concerns. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(II) Medium-sized States, as defined by the Administrator. ``(III) Large States, as defined by the Administrator. ``(ii) Maximum amount.--The maximum amount of a grant under this subsection shall be, for a small business development center located in-- ``(I) a small State, $200,000; ``(II) a medium-sized State, $300,000; or ``(III) a large State, $400,000. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year. ``(G) Announcement of grant program.--The Administrator shall make widely available to the public information on the grant program under this subsection. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, to remain available until expended.''. <all>

Small Businesses Cybersecurity Act

A bill to provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes.

Small Businesses Cybersecurity Act

Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood

D

NH

This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to award grants to Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to support the cybersecurity needs of the small businesses served by an SBDC. SBDCs provide counseling and training to small businesses, including working with the SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(C) State.--The term `State' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(C) Applications.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, a small business development center shall submit to the Administrator an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Administrator determines is appropriate. ``(D) Use of funds.--A small business development center may use amounts received under a grant under this subsection to support the cybersecurity of the small business concerns served by the small business development center, including-- ``(i) cybersecurity training for employees of the small business concerns; ``(ii) reviews of the cybersecurity policies, plans, and procedures used by the small business concerns, including tabletop exercises to test the policies, plans, and procedures; ``(iii) testing of the cybersecurity standing of the small business concerns, including via penetration testing; and ``(iv) hiring consultants to support the cybersecurity needs of the small business concerns. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(III) Large States, as defined by the Administrator. ``(ii) Maximum amount.--The maximum amount of a grant under this subsection shall be, for a small business development center located in-- ``(I) a small State, $200,000; ``(II) a medium-sized State, $300,000; or ``(III) a large State, $400,000. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year. ``(G) Announcement of grant program.--The Administrator shall make widely available to the public information on the grant program under this subsection. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, to remain available until expended.''.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(C) State.--The term `State' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(C) Applications.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, a small business development center shall submit to the Administrator an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Administrator determines is appropriate. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(III) Large States, as defined by the Administrator. ``(ii) Maximum amount.--The maximum amount of a grant under this subsection shall be, for a small business development center located in-- ``(I) a small State, $200,000; ``(II) a medium-sized State, $300,000; or ``(III) a large State, $400,000. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year. ``(G) Announcement of grant program.--The Administrator shall make widely available to the public information on the grant program under this subsection. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, to remain available until expended.''.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center 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 ``Small Businesses Cybersecurity Act''. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(B) Small state.--The term `small State' means any State that is minimally funded by the funding formula of the Small Business Development Center Program under subsection (a)(4)(C). ``(C) State.--The term `State' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. ``(2) Grants.-- ``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall establish a grant program under which the Administrator may award grants on a noncompetitive basis to small business development centers to support the cybersecurity needs of the small business concerns served by the small business development centers. ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(ii) Evidence submitted by the small business development center that the grant would increase the cybersecurity of the small business concerns that the small business development center serves, including evidence of past success in offering cybersecurity support to small business concerns. ``(C) Applications.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, a small business development center shall submit to the Administrator an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Administrator determines is appropriate. ``(D) Use of funds.--A small business development center may use amounts received under a grant under this subsection to support the cybersecurity of the small business concerns served by the small business development center, including-- ``(i) cybersecurity training for employees of the small business concerns; ``(ii) reviews of the cybersecurity policies, plans, and procedures used by the small business concerns, including tabletop exercises to test the policies, plans, and procedures; ``(iii) testing of the cybersecurity standing of the small business concerns, including via penetration testing; and ``(iv) hiring consultants to support the cybersecurity needs of the small business concerns. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(II) Medium-sized States, as defined by the Administrator. ``(III) Large States, as defined by the Administrator. ``(ii) Maximum amount.--The maximum amount of a grant under this subsection shall be, for a small business development center located in-- ``(I) a small State, $200,000; ``(II) a medium-sized State, $300,000; or ``(III) a large State, $400,000. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year. ``(G) Announcement of grant program.--The Administrator shall make widely available to the public information on the grant program under this subsection. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, to remain available until expended.''. <all>

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center 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 ``Small Businesses Cybersecurity Act''. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(B) Small state.--The term `small State' means any State that is minimally funded by the funding formula of the Small Business Development Center Program under subsection (a)(4)(C). ``(C) State.--The term `State' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. ``(2) Grants.-- ``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall establish a grant program under which the Administrator may award grants on a noncompetitive basis to small business development centers to support the cybersecurity needs of the small business concerns served by the small business development centers. ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(ii) Evidence submitted by the small business development center that the grant would increase the cybersecurity of the small business concerns that the small business development center serves, including evidence of past success in offering cybersecurity support to small business concerns. ``(C) Applications.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, a small business development center shall submit to the Administrator an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Administrator determines is appropriate. ``(D) Use of funds.--A small business development center may use amounts received under a grant under this subsection to support the cybersecurity of the small business concerns served by the small business development center, including-- ``(i) cybersecurity training for employees of the small business concerns; ``(ii) reviews of the cybersecurity policies, plans, and procedures used by the small business concerns, including tabletop exercises to test the policies, plans, and procedures; ``(iii) testing of the cybersecurity standing of the small business concerns, including via penetration testing; and ``(iv) hiring consultants to support the cybersecurity needs of the small business concerns. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(II) Medium-sized States, as defined by the Administrator. ``(III) Large States, as defined by the Administrator. ``(ii) Maximum amount.--The maximum amount of a grant under this subsection shall be, for a small business development center located in-- ``(I) a small State, $200,000; ``(II) a medium-sized State, $300,000; or ``(III) a large State, $400,000. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year. ``(G) Announcement of grant program.--The Administrator shall make widely available to the public information on the grant program under this subsection. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, to remain available until expended.''. <all>

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(ii) Evidence submitted by the small business development center that the grant would increase the cybersecurity of the small business concerns that the small business development center serves, including evidence of past success in offering cybersecurity support to small business concerns. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(ii) Evidence submitted by the small business development center that the grant would increase the cybersecurity of the small business concerns that the small business development center serves, including evidence of past success in offering cybersecurity support to small business concerns. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(ii) Evidence submitted by the small business development center that the grant would increase the cybersecurity of the small business concerns that the small business development center serves, including evidence of past success in offering cybersecurity support to small business concerns. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(ii) Evidence submitted by the small business development center that the grant would increase the cybersecurity of the small business concerns that the small business development center serves, including evidence of past success in offering cybersecurity support to small business concerns. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY GRANTS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

To provide cybersecurity support for small business concerns through the small business development center program, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cybersecurity Grants.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this section: ``(A) Rural area.--The term `rural area' has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)). ``(B) Grant criteria.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the following criteria: ``(i) The plan of the small business development center for the use of the grant funds, including how funds would benefit small business concerns in rural areas. ``(ii) Evidence submitted by the small business development center that the grant would increase the cybersecurity of the small business concerns that the small business development center serves, including evidence of past success in offering cybersecurity support to small business concerns. ``(E) Grant amount.-- ``(i) Formula.--The Administrator shall establish a 3-tier formula for grant funding distribution based on the locations of small business development centers in one of the following categories: ``(I) Small States. ``(F) Duration of grant.--The period of a grant under this subsection shall be 1 fiscal year.

H.R.9200

Health

Stop Nurse Shortages Act This bill includes the development of accelerated nursing programs to increase the number of graduating nurses (including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds) as a priority area for certain grants made to institutions of higher education or other eligible entities for nurse education, practice, quality, and retention.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

Stop Nurse Shortages Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes.

Stop Nurse Shortages Act

Rep. Stevens, Haley M.

D

MI

This bill includes the development of accelerated nursing programs to increase the number of graduating nurses (including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds) as a priority area for certain grants made to institutions of higher education or other eligible entities for nurse education, practice, quality, and retention.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

S.3123

Native Americans

This bill provides a process by which the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Oregon may negotiate to amend or replace the existing agreement defining the tribe's hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights. The current agreement, which was made effective by a May 2, 1980, consent decree by the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, serves as the exclusive and final determination of the tribe's hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering rights. This bill instead allows an April 22, 1980, agreement between the United States, Oregon, and the tribe (known as the Siletz Agreement) to define the tribe's rights until and unless it is amended or replaced upon mutual agreement of the tribe and Oregon. The bill allows the tribe and Oregon to return to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon to request the modification or termination of the May 2, 1980, consent decree.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. Section 4 of Public Law 96-340 (commonly known as the ``Siletz Reservation Act'') (96 Stat. 1074) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 4. HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, AND ANIMAL GATHERING. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Consent decree.--The term `Consent Decree' means the final judgment and decree of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, in the action entitled `Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon against State of Oregon', entered on May 2, 1980. ``(2) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. ``(2) Amendments.--The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''. <all>

A bill to amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes.

Sen. Merkley, Jeff

D

OR

This bill provides a process by which the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Oregon may negotiate to amend or replace the existing agreement defining the tribe's hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights. The current agreement, which was made effective by a May 2, 1980, consent decree by the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, serves as the exclusive and final determination of the tribe's hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering rights. This bill instead allows an April 22, 1980, agreement between the United States, Oregon, and the tribe (known as the Siletz Agreement) to define the tribe's rights until and unless it is amended or replaced upon mutual agreement of the tribe and Oregon. The bill allows the tribe and Oregon to return to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon to request the modification or termination of the May 2, 1980, consent decree.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. Section 4 of Public Law 96-340 (commonly known as the ``Siletz Reservation Act'') (96 Stat. 1074) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 4. HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, AND ANIMAL GATHERING. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Consent decree.--The term `Consent Decree' means the final judgment and decree of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, in the action entitled `Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon against State of Oregon', entered on May 2, 1980. ``(2) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. ``(2) Amendments.--The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. Section 4 of Public Law 96-340 (commonly known as the ``Siletz Reservation Act'') (96 Stat. 1074) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 4. HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, AND ANIMAL GATHERING. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Consent decree.--The term `Consent Decree' means the final judgment and decree of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, in the action entitled `Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon against State of Oregon', entered on May 2, 1980. ``(2) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(2) Amendments.--The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. Section 4 of Public Law 96-340 (commonly known as the ``Siletz Reservation Act'') (96 Stat. 1074) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 4. HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, AND ANIMAL GATHERING. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Consent decree.--The term `Consent Decree' means the final judgment and decree of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, in the action entitled `Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon against State of Oregon', entered on May 2, 1980. ``(2) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. ``(2) Amendments.--The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''. <all>

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. Section 4 of Public Law 96-340 (commonly known as the ``Siletz Reservation Act'') (96 Stat. 1074) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 4. HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, AND ANIMAL GATHERING. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Consent decree.--The term `Consent Decree' means the final judgment and decree of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, in the action entitled `Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon against State of Oregon', entered on May 2, 1980. ``(2) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. ``(2) Amendments.--The Siletz Agreement or any successor agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''. <all>

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. SILETZ RESERVATION ACT AMENDMENT. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel. ``(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section enlarges, confirms, adjudicates, affects, or modifies any treaty or other right of an Indian Tribe.''.

To amend the Siletz Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and for other purposes. ``(3) Siletz agreement.--The term `Siletz Agreement' means the agreement entitled `Agreement Among the State of Oregon, the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to Permanently Define Tribal Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Gathering Rights of the Siletz Tribe and its Members' and entered into by the United States on April 22, 1980. ``(b) Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Animal Gathering Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Siletz Agreement shall remain in effect until and unless replaced, amended, or otherwise modified by 1 or more successor government-to-government agreements between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the State of Oregon relating to the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. ``(c) Judicial Review.--In any action brought in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to rescind, overturn, modify, or provide relief under Federal law from the Consent Decree, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon shall review the application of the parties on the merits without regard to the defense of res judicata or collateral estoppel.

H.R.2200

Housing and Community Development

Housing Accountability Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that a property owner receiving low-income housing assistance payments for an existing public housing unit must maintain decent, safe, and sanitary conditions for the housing structure. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must survey tenants of these structures semiannually to identify problems with the structures or with management. A structure must be referred to HUD for remediation if consistent or persistent problems are identified. HUD may impose penalties on an owner of a structure that violates this bill.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Housing Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL CONDITION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOUSING RECEIVING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS. Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) is amended by inserting after subsection (v) the following: ``(w) Standards for Physical Condition and Management of Housing Receiving Assistance Payments.-- ``(1) Standards for physical condition and management of housing.--Any entity receiving assistance payments under this section shall maintain decent, safe, and sanitary conditions, as determined by the Secretary, for any structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(2) Survey of tenants.--The Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance-Based Contract Administrator shall, on a semiannual basis, conduct a survey of the tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(4) Penalty for failure to uphold standards.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may impose a penalty on any owner of a structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract if the Secretary finds that the structure or manager of the structure-- ``(i) did not satisfactorily meet the requirements under paragraph (1); or ``(ii) is repeatedly referred to the Secretary for remediation by a Performance- Based Contract Administrator through the process established under paragraph (3). ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty. ``(5) Applicability.--This subsection shall not apply to any property assisted under subsection (o).''. SEC. 3. ISSUANCE OF REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall submit to Congress a report that-- (1) examines the adequacy of capital reserves for each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f); (2) examines the use of funds derived from a housing assistance payment contract for purposes unrelated to the maintenance and capitalization of the structure covered under the contract; and (3) includes any administrative or legislative recommendations to further improve the living conditions at those structures. <all>

Housing Accountability Act of 2021

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

Housing Accountability Act of 2021

Rep. Cohen, Steve

D

TN

This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that a property owner receiving low-income housing assistance payments for an existing public housing unit must maintain decent, safe, and sanitary conditions for the housing structure. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must survey tenants of these structures semiannually to identify problems with the structures or with management. A structure must be referred to HUD for remediation if consistent or persistent problems are identified. HUD may impose penalties on an owner of a structure that violates 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 ``Housing Accountability Act of 2021''. STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL CONDITION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOUSING RECEIVING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS. Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) is amended by inserting after subsection (v) the following: ``(w) Standards for Physical Condition and Management of Housing Receiving Assistance Payments.-- ``(1) Standards for physical condition and management of housing.--Any entity receiving assistance payments under this section shall maintain decent, safe, and sanitary conditions, as determined by the Secretary, for any structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(4) Penalty for failure to uphold standards.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may impose a penalty on any owner of a structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract if the Secretary finds that the structure or manager of the structure-- ``(i) did not satisfactorily meet the requirements under paragraph (1); or ``(ii) is repeatedly referred to the Secretary for remediation by a Performance- Based Contract Administrator through the process established under paragraph (3). ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty. ``(5) Applicability.--This subsection shall not apply to any property assisted under subsection (o).''. SEC. ISSUANCE OF REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall submit to Congress a report that-- (1) examines the adequacy of capital reserves for each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f); (2) examines the use of funds derived from a housing assistance payment contract for purposes unrelated to the maintenance and capitalization of the structure covered under the contract; and (3) includes any administrative or legislative recommendations to further improve the living conditions at those structures.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Housing Accountability Act of 2021''. STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL CONDITION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOUSING RECEIVING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS. Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(4) Penalty for failure to uphold standards.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may impose a penalty on any owner of a structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract if the Secretary finds that the structure or manager of the structure-- ``(i) did not satisfactorily meet the requirements under paragraph (1); or ``(ii) is repeatedly referred to the Secretary for remediation by a Performance- Based Contract Administrator through the process established under paragraph (3). ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty. ``(5) Applicability.--This subsection shall not apply to any property assisted under subsection (o).''. SEC. ISSUANCE OF REPORT. 1437f); (2) examines the use of funds derived from a housing assistance payment contract for purposes unrelated to the maintenance and capitalization of the structure covered under the contract; and (3) includes any administrative or legislative recommendations to further improve the living conditions at those structures.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Housing Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL CONDITION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOUSING RECEIVING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS. Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) is amended by inserting after subsection (v) the following: ``(w) Standards for Physical Condition and Management of Housing Receiving Assistance Payments.-- ``(1) Standards for physical condition and management of housing.--Any entity receiving assistance payments under this section shall maintain decent, safe, and sanitary conditions, as determined by the Secretary, for any structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(2) Survey of tenants.--The Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance-Based Contract Administrator shall, on a semiannual basis, conduct a survey of the tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(4) Penalty for failure to uphold standards.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may impose a penalty on any owner of a structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract if the Secretary finds that the structure or manager of the structure-- ``(i) did not satisfactorily meet the requirements under paragraph (1); or ``(ii) is repeatedly referred to the Secretary for remediation by a Performance- Based Contract Administrator through the process established under paragraph (3). ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty. ``(5) Applicability.--This subsection shall not apply to any property assisted under subsection (o).''. SEC. 3. ISSUANCE OF REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall submit to Congress a report that-- (1) examines the adequacy of capital reserves for each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f); (2) examines the use of funds derived from a housing assistance payment contract for purposes unrelated to the maintenance and capitalization of the structure covered under the contract; and (3) includes any administrative or legislative recommendations to further improve the living conditions at those structures. <all>

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Housing Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL CONDITION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOUSING RECEIVING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS. Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) is amended by inserting after subsection (v) the following: ``(w) Standards for Physical Condition and Management of Housing Receiving Assistance Payments.-- ``(1) Standards for physical condition and management of housing.--Any entity receiving assistance payments under this section shall maintain decent, safe, and sanitary conditions, as determined by the Secretary, for any structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(2) Survey of tenants.--The Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance-Based Contract Administrator shall, on a semiannual basis, conduct a survey of the tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(4) Penalty for failure to uphold standards.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may impose a penalty on any owner of a structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract if the Secretary finds that the structure or manager of the structure-- ``(i) did not satisfactorily meet the requirements under paragraph (1); or ``(ii) is repeatedly referred to the Secretary for remediation by a Performance- Based Contract Administrator through the process established under paragraph (3). ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty. ``(5) Applicability.--This subsection shall not apply to any property assisted under subsection (o).''. SEC. 3. ISSUANCE OF REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall submit to Congress a report that-- (1) examines the adequacy of capital reserves for each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f); (2) examines the use of funds derived from a housing assistance payment contract for purposes unrelated to the maintenance and capitalization of the structure covered under the contract; and (3) includes any administrative or legislative recommendations to further improve the living conditions at those structures. <all>

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(2) Survey of tenants.--The Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance-Based Contract Administrator shall, on a semiannual basis, conduct a survey of the tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(2) Survey of tenants.--The Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance-Based Contract Administrator shall, on a semiannual basis, conduct a survey of the tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(2) Survey of tenants.--The Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance-Based Contract Administrator shall, on a semiannual basis, conduct a survey of the tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(2) Survey of tenants.--The Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance-Based Contract Administrator shall, on a semiannual basis, conduct a survey of the tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract. ``(C) Use of amounts.--Any amounts collected under this paragraph shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting safe and sanitary conditions at applicable structures or for tenant relocation, as designated by the Secretary, with priority given to the tenants of the structure that led to the penalty.

To provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. ``(2) Survey of tenants.--The Secretary shall develop a process by which a Performance-Based Contract Administrator shall, on a semiannual basis, conduct a survey of the tenants of each structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract for the purpose of identifying consistent or persistent problems with the physical condition of the structure or performance of the manager of the structure. ``(3) Remediation.--A structure covered under a housing assistance payment contract shall be referred to the Secretary for remediation if a Performance-Based Contract Administrator identifies a consistent or persistent problem with the structure or the management of the structure based on-- ``(A) a survey conducted under paragraph (2); or ``(B) any other observation made by the Performance-Based Contract Administrator during the normal course of business. ``(B) Amount.--A penalty imposed under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to not less than 1 percent of the annual budget authority the owner is allocated under a housing assistance payment contract.

H.R.5609

Agriculture and Food

Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of all or part of the production of fed cattle (including cattle that are purchased or committed for delivery), including any schedules of premiums or discounts associated with the contract. USDA must make the library or catalog publicly available in a user-friendly format and provide weekly or monthly reports as applicable. The bill makes it unlawful for any packer to willfully fail or refuse to provide USDA with accurate contractual information or to comply with any other requirements under the bill. The Agricultural Marketing Service must provide competitive grants to state agricultural experiment stations, universities, national laboratories, and other entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the library or catalog.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. Chapter 2 of subtitle B of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 224. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of all or part of the producers' production of fed cattle (including cattle that are purchased or committed for delivery), including any schedules of premiums or discounts associated with the contract. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(2) Contracted cattle information.--Information submitted to the Secretary by a packer under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each contract of a packer-- ``(A) the type of contract; ``(B) the duration of the contract; ``(C) all contract summary information; ``(D) provisions in the contract that may affect the price of cattle covered by the contract including-- ``(i) base price; ``(ii) schedules of premiums or discounts; and ``(iii) transportation arrangements; ``(E) the total number of cattle covered by the contract solely committed to the packer each week within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the contract, by reporting region; ``(F) in the case of a contract in which a specific number of cattle are not solely committed to the packer-- ``(i) an indication that the contract is an open commitment; and ``(ii) any weekly, monthly, annual, or other limitations on the number of cattle that may be delivered to the packer under the contract; and ``(G) a description of the provisions in the contract that provide for expansion in the committed numbers of fed cattle to be delivered under the contract for the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the contract. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(2) Reports required.--Beginning not later than 30 days after the date on which the library or catalog is established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make publicly available weekly or monthly reports for producers and other interested persons, which shall include-- ``(A) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(E), the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; ``(B) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(F), the number of contracts with an open commitment along with any weekly, monthly, annual or other limitations on the number of cattle that may be delivered under such contracts; and ``(C) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(G), the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12- month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(e) Confidentiality.--The publication of information under this section shall be subject to the confidentiality protections provided under section 251 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1636). ``(f) Violations.--It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act for any packer to willfully fail or refuse-- ``(1) to provide to the Secretary accurate information required under this section; or ``(2) to comply with any other requirement of this section. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means an entity listed in subsection (b)(7) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(7)). ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.''. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date.''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (6), (7), (8), and (10), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) Negotiated grid purchase.--The term `negotiated grid purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the base price for the cattle is determined by seller-buyer interaction on a day; ``(B) the cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made; and ``(C) the base price is subject to adjustment by premiums and discounts after delivery.''; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes.

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Rep. Johnson, Dusty

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This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of all or part of the production of fed cattle (including cattle that are purchased or committed for delivery), including any schedules of premiums or discounts associated with the contract. USDA must make the library or catalog publicly available in a user-friendly format and provide weekly or monthly reports as applicable. The bill makes it unlawful for any packer to willfully fail or refuse to provide USDA with accurate contractual information or to comply with any other requirements under the bill. The Agricultural Marketing Service must provide competitive grants to state agricultural experiment stations, universities, national laboratories, and other entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the library or catalog.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 1635d et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 224. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(2) Reports required.--Beginning not later than 30 days after the date on which the library or catalog is established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make publicly available weekly or monthly reports for producers and other interested persons, which shall include-- ``(A) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(E), the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; ``(B) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(F), the number of contracts with an open commitment along with any weekly, monthly, annual or other limitations on the number of cattle that may be delivered under such contracts; and ``(C) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(G), the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12- month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract. 1636). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means an entity listed in subsection (b)(7) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.''. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. ''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (6), (7), (8), and (10), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) Negotiated grid purchase.--The term `negotiated grid purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the base price for the cattle is determined by seller-buyer interaction on a day; ``(B) the cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made; and ``(C) the base price is subject to adjustment by premiums and discounts after delivery. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

2. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(2) Reports required.--Beginning not later than 30 days after the date on which the library or catalog is established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make publicly available weekly or monthly reports for producers and other interested persons, which shall include-- ``(A) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(E), the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; ``(B) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(F), the number of contracts with an open commitment along with any weekly, monthly, annual or other limitations on the number of cattle that may be delivered under such contracts; and ``(C) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(G), the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12- month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract. ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means an entity listed in subsection (b)(7) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. SEC. 3. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. ''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (6), (7), (8), and (10), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) Negotiated grid purchase.--The term `negotiated grid purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the base price for the cattle is determined by seller-buyer interaction on a day; ``(B) the cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made; and ``(C) the base price is subject to adjustment by premiums and discounts after delivery.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. 1635d et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 224. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of all or part of the producers' production of fed cattle (including cattle that are purchased or committed for delivery), including any schedules of premiums or discounts associated with the contract. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(2) Reports required.--Beginning not later than 30 days after the date on which the library or catalog is established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make publicly available weekly or monthly reports for producers and other interested persons, which shall include-- ``(A) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(E), the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; ``(B) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(F), the number of contracts with an open commitment along with any weekly, monthly, annual or other limitations on the number of cattle that may be delivered under such contracts; and ``(C) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(G), the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12- month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract. ``(e) Confidentiality.--The publication of information under this section shall be subject to the confidentiality protections provided under section 251 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1636). ``(f) Violations.--It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act for any packer to willfully fail or refuse-- ``(1) to provide to the Secretary accurate information required under this section; or ``(2) to comply with any other requirement of this section. ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means an entity listed in subsection (b)(7) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.''. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. ''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (6), (7), (8), and (10), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) Negotiated grid purchase.--The term `negotiated grid purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the base price for the cattle is determined by seller-buyer interaction on a day; ``(B) the cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made; and ``(C) the base price is subject to adjustment by premiums and discounts after delivery. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. 1635d et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 224. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of all or part of the producers' production of fed cattle (including cattle that are purchased or committed for delivery), including any schedules of premiums or discounts associated with the contract. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(2) Reports required.--Beginning not later than 30 days after the date on which the library or catalog is established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make publicly available weekly or monthly reports for producers and other interested persons, which shall include-- ``(A) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(E), the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; ``(B) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(F), the number of contracts with an open commitment along with any weekly, monthly, annual or other limitations on the number of cattle that may be delivered under such contracts; and ``(C) based on the information collected under subsection (b)(2)(G), the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12- month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(e) Confidentiality.--The publication of information under this section shall be subject to the confidentiality protections provided under section 251 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1636). ``(f) Violations.--It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act for any packer to willfully fail or refuse-- ``(1) to provide to the Secretary accurate information required under this section; or ``(2) to comply with any other requirement of this section. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. ``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means an entity listed in subsection (b)(7) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(7)). ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.''. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. ''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (6), (7), (8), and (10), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) Negotiated grid purchase.--The term `negotiated grid purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the base price for the cattle is determined by seller-buyer interaction on a day; ``(B) the cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made; and ``(C) the base price is subject to adjustment by premiums and discounts after delivery. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. ''; ( ''; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. ''; ( ''; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. ''; ( ''; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. ''; ( ''; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be labeled as inactive in the library or catalog. ``(g) Producer Education Grants.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall make competitive grants to eligible entities for producer outreach and education efforts on best uses of cattle market information, including information made available through the livestock mandatory reporting program and the catalog or library established under subsection (a). ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) Library contents.--The Secretary shall make publicly available in a user-friendly format a summary of the information collected for each type of contract under subsection (b), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date. ''; ( ''; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Type of contract.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of contracts for the purchase of fed cattle based on the mechanism used to determine the base price for the fed cattle committed to a packer under the contract, including formula purchases, negotiated grid purchases, forward contracts, and other purchase agreements, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting grant recipients under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- ``(A) demonstrate an ability to work directly with cattle producers; ``(B) can quickly and accurately publish and disseminate information and analysis of relevant Department of Agriculture data in a manner that benefits producer decision making; and ``(C) collaborate with trade associations or other organizations with a demonstrated ability to provide educational programs on markets and risk management. Section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: ``(3) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or a forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price under which the price is determined at a future date.

H.R.1589

Commerce

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021 This bill modifies the rehiring deadline by which a participant in the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), must return to pre-pandemic levels of employment in order to be eligible for loan forgiveness. Specifically, the bill sets this rehiring deadline to 90 days after the termination of all state and local COVID-19 emergency declarations that apply to the location of the recipient.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection 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 ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. (b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021

Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M.

R

MT

This bill modifies the rehiring deadline by which a participant in the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), must return to pre-pandemic levels of employment in order to be eligible for loan forgiveness. Specifically, the bill sets this rehiring deadline to 90 days after the termination of all state and local COVID-19 emergency declarations that apply to the location of the recipient.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection 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 ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. (b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection 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 ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection 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 ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. (b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection 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 ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. (b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

S.2120

International Affairs

United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act This bill requires the Department of State to establish the United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in specified areas (e.g., machine learning, object detection, and speech recognition).

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (c) Artificial Intelligence Principles.--In carrying out the purposes set forth in subsection (b), the Center shall adhere to the principles for the use of artificial intelligence in the Federal Government set forth in section 3 of Executive Order 13960 (85 Fed. Reg. 78939). (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. (2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for the Center $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act

A bill to establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation.

United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill requires the Department of State to establish the United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in specified areas (e.g., machine learning, object detection, and speech recognition).

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (c) Artificial Intelligence Principles.--In carrying out the purposes set forth in subsection (b), the Center shall adhere to the principles for the use of artificial intelligence in the Federal Government set forth in section 3 of Executive Order 13960 (85 Fed. Reg. 78939). (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. (2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for the Center $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (c) Artificial Intelligence Principles.--In carrying out the purposes set forth in subsection (b), the Center shall adhere to the principles for the use of artificial intelligence in the Federal Government set forth in section 3 of Executive Order 13960 (85 Fed. Reg. 78939). (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. (2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for the Center $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (c) Artificial Intelligence Principles.--In carrying out the purposes set forth in subsection (b), the Center shall adhere to the principles for the use of artificial intelligence in the Federal Government set forth in section 3 of Executive Order 13960 (85 Fed. Reg. 78939). (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. (2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for the Center $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (c) Artificial Intelligence Principles.--In carrying out the purposes set forth in subsection (b), the Center shall adhere to the principles for the use of artificial intelligence in the Federal Government set forth in section 3 of Executive Order 13960 (85 Fed. Reg. 78939). (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. (2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for the Center $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. ( (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. ( 2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. ( (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. ( 2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. ( (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. ( 2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. ( (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. ( 2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Center shall be to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in the areas of-- (1) machine learning; (2) image classification; (3) object detection; (4) speech recognition; (5) natural language processing; (6) data labeling; (7) computer vision; and (8) model explainability and interpretability. (

To establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to improve artificial intelligence research and development cooperation. a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall establish the United States-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center (referred to in this section as the ``Center'') in the United States. ( (d) International Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, subject to the availability of appropriations, may enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between the Department of State or such agencies and the Government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. ( 2) Federal share.--Not more than 50 percent of the costs of implementing the agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid by the United States Government. (

S.4537

Finance and Financial Sector

Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2022 This bill allows the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to provide guarantees, loan loss reserves, or other forms of credit to promote liquidity for Community Development Financial Institutions. The bill also removes matching requirements, establishes eligibility requirements and projects prioritization, and increases the cap on the allowed assistance available to an organization.

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CAPITALIZATION ASSISTANCE TO ENHANCE LIQUIDITY. (a) In General.--Section 113 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4712) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Fund may provide funds to organizations for the purpose of-- ``(A) purchasing loans, loan participations, or interests therein from community development financial institutions; ``(B) providing guarantees, loan loss reserves, or other forms of credit enhancement to promote liquidity for community development financial institutions; and ``(C) otherwise enhancing the liquidity of community development financial institutions. ``(2) Construction of federal government funds.--For purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds.''; (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. ``(2) Eligibility.--Organizations eligible to receive assistance under this section-- ``(A) shall have a primary purpose of promoting community development; and ``(B) are not required to be community development financial institutions. ``(3) Prioritization.--For the purpose of making an award, the Fund shall prioritize the selection of organizations that-- ``(A) demonstrate relevant experience or an ability to carry out the activities under this section, including experience leading or participating in loan purchase structures, or purchasing or participating in the purchase of, or assigning, or otherwise transferring assets from community development financial institutions; ``(B) demonstrate the capacity to increase the number or dollar volume of loan originations or expand the products or services of community development financial institutions, including by leveraging the award with private capital; and ``(C) will use the funds to support community development financial institutions that represent broad geographic coverage or that serve borrowers that have experienced significant unmet capital or financial services needs.''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $100,000,000 to carry out this section, including to carry out a study on the options to increase community development financial institution liquidity and secondary market opportunities.''. (b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (2) Requirements.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which assistance is first provided under section 113 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4712) pursuant to the amendments made by subsection (a), and annually thereafter through 2028, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to Congress a written report describing the use of the Fund for the 1-year period preceding the submission of the report for the purposes described in subsection (a)(1) of such section 113 (as amended by subsection (a) of this section), which shall include, with respect to the period covered by the report-- (A) the total amount of-- (i) loans, loan participations, and interests therein purchased from community development financial institutions; and (ii) guarantees, loan loss reserves, and other forms of credit enhancement provided to community development financial institutions; (B) the effect of the purchases and guarantees made by the Fund on the overall competitiveness of community development financial institutions; and (C) the impact of the purchases and guarantees made by the Fund on the liquidity of community development financial institutions. <all>

Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes.

Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2022

Sen. Warner, Mark R.

D

VA

This bill allows the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to provide guarantees, loan loss reserves, or other forms of credit to promote liquidity for Community Development Financial Institutions. The bill also removes matching requirements, establishes eligibility requirements and projects prioritization, and increases the cap on the allowed assistance available to an organization.

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CAPITALIZATION ASSISTANCE TO ENHANCE LIQUIDITY. (a) In General.--Section 113 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4712) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Fund may provide funds to organizations for the purpose of-- ``(A) purchasing loans, loan participations, or interests therein from community development financial institutions; ``(B) providing guarantees, loan loss reserves, or other forms of credit enhancement to promote liquidity for community development financial institutions; and ``(C) otherwise enhancing the liquidity of community development financial institutions. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds. ``(3) Prioritization.--For the purpose of making an award, the Fund shall prioritize the selection of organizations that-- ``(A) demonstrate relevant experience or an ability to carry out the activities under this section, including experience leading or participating in loan purchase structures, or purchasing or participating in the purchase of, or assigning, or otherwise transferring assets from community development financial institutions; ``(B) demonstrate the capacity to increase the number or dollar volume of loan originations or expand the products or services of community development financial institutions, including by leveraging the award with private capital; and ``(C) will use the funds to support community development financial institutions that represent broad geographic coverage or that serve borrowers that have experienced significant unmet capital or financial services needs. ''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. 4702).

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CAPITALIZATION ASSISTANCE TO ENHANCE LIQUIDITY. (a) In General.--Section 113 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4712) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Fund may provide funds to organizations for the purpose of-- ``(A) purchasing loans, loan participations, or interests therein from community development financial institutions; ``(B) providing guarantees, loan loss reserves, or other forms of credit enhancement to promote liquidity for community development financial institutions; and ``(C) otherwise enhancing the liquidity of community development financial institutions. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds. ``(3) Prioritization.--For the purpose of making an award, the Fund shall prioritize the selection of organizations that-- ``(A) demonstrate relevant experience or an ability to carry out the activities under this section, including experience leading or participating in loan purchase structures, or purchasing or participating in the purchase of, or assigning, or otherwise transferring assets from community development financial institutions; ``(B) demonstrate the capacity to increase the number or dollar volume of loan originations or expand the products or services of community development financial institutions, including by leveraging the award with private capital; and ``(C) will use the funds to support community development financial institutions that represent broad geographic coverage or that serve borrowers that have experienced significant unmet capital or financial services needs. ''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. 4702).

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CAPITALIZATION ASSISTANCE TO ENHANCE LIQUIDITY. (a) In General.--Section 113 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4712) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Fund may provide funds to organizations for the purpose of-- ``(A) purchasing loans, loan participations, or interests therein from community development financial institutions; ``(B) providing guarantees, loan loss reserves, or other forms of credit enhancement to promote liquidity for community development financial institutions; and ``(C) otherwise enhancing the liquidity of community development financial institutions. ``(2) Construction of federal government funds.--For purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds. ''; (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. ``(2) Eligibility.--Organizations eligible to receive assistance under this section-- ``(A) shall have a primary purpose of promoting community development; and ``(B) are not required to be community development financial institutions. ``(3) Prioritization.--For the purpose of making an award, the Fund shall prioritize the selection of organizations that-- ``(A) demonstrate relevant experience or an ability to carry out the activities under this section, including experience leading or participating in loan purchase structures, or purchasing or participating in the purchase of, or assigning, or otherwise transferring assets from community development financial institutions; ``(B) demonstrate the capacity to increase the number or dollar volume of loan originations or expand the products or services of community development financial institutions, including by leveraging the award with private capital; and ``(C) will use the funds to support community development financial institutions that represent broad geographic coverage or that serve borrowers that have experienced significant unmet capital or financial services needs. ''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $100,000,000 to carry out this section, including to carry out a study on the options to increase community development financial institution liquidity and secondary market opportunities.''. (b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). 4712) pursuant to the amendments made by subsection (a), and annually thereafter through 2028, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to Congress a written report describing the use of the Fund for the 1-year period preceding the submission of the report for the purposes described in subsection (a)(1) of such section 113 (as amended by subsection (a) of this section), which shall include, with respect to the period covered by the report-- (A) the total amount of-- (i) loans, loan participations, and interests therein purchased from community development financial institutions; and (ii) guarantees, loan loss reserves, and other forms of credit enhancement provided to community development financial institutions; (B) the effect of the purchases and guarantees made by the Fund on the overall competitiveness of community development financial institutions; and (C) the impact of the purchases and guarantees made by the Fund on the liquidity of community development financial institutions.

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CAPITALIZATION ASSISTANCE TO ENHANCE LIQUIDITY. (a) In General.--Section 113 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4712) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Fund may provide funds to organizations for the purpose of-- ``(A) purchasing loans, loan participations, or interests therein from community development financial institutions; ``(B) providing guarantees, loan loss reserves, or other forms of credit enhancement to promote liquidity for community development financial institutions; and ``(C) otherwise enhancing the liquidity of community development financial institutions. ``(2) Construction of federal government funds.--For purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds.''; (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. ``(2) Eligibility.--Organizations eligible to receive assistance under this section-- ``(A) shall have a primary purpose of promoting community development; and ``(B) are not required to be community development financial institutions. ``(3) Prioritization.--For the purpose of making an award, the Fund shall prioritize the selection of organizations that-- ``(A) demonstrate relevant experience or an ability to carry out the activities under this section, including experience leading or participating in loan purchase structures, or purchasing or participating in the purchase of, or assigning, or otherwise transferring assets from community development financial institutions; ``(B) demonstrate the capacity to increase the number or dollar volume of loan originations or expand the products or services of community development financial institutions, including by leveraging the award with private capital; and ``(C) will use the funds to support community development financial institutions that represent broad geographic coverage or that serve borrowers that have experienced significant unmet capital or financial services needs.''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $100,000,000 to carry out this section, including to carry out a study on the options to increase community development financial institution liquidity and secondary market opportunities.''. (b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (2) Requirements.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which assistance is first provided under section 113 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4712) pursuant to the amendments made by subsection (a), and annually thereafter through 2028, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to Congress a written report describing the use of the Fund for the 1-year period preceding the submission of the report for the purposes described in subsection (a)(1) of such section 113 (as amended by subsection (a) of this section), which shall include, with respect to the period covered by the report-- (A) the total amount of-- (i) loans, loan participations, and interests therein purchased from community development financial institutions; and (ii) guarantees, loan loss reserves, and other forms of credit enhancement provided to community development financial institutions; (B) the effect of the purchases and guarantees made by the Fund on the overall competitiveness of community development financial institutions; and (C) the impact of the purchases and guarantees made by the Fund on the liquidity of community development financial institutions. <all>

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction of federal government funds.--For purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds. ''; (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. ``(2) Eligibility.--Organizations eligible to receive assistance under this section-- ``(A) shall have a primary purpose of promoting community development; and ``(B) are not required to be community development financial institutions. ''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. 2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. 3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. 2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. 3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction of federal government funds.--For purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds. ''; (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. ``(2) Eligibility.--Organizations eligible to receive assistance under this section-- ``(A) shall have a primary purpose of promoting community development; and ``(B) are not required to be community development financial institutions. ''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. 2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. 3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction of federal government funds.--For purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds. ''; (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. ``(2) Eligibility.--Organizations eligible to receive assistance under this section-- ``(A) shall have a primary purpose of promoting community development; and ``(B) are not required to be community development financial institutions. ''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. 2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. 3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction of federal government funds.--For purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds. ''; (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. ``(2) Eligibility.--Organizations eligible to receive assistance under this section-- ``(A) shall have a primary purpose of promoting community development; and ``(B) are not required to be community development financial institutions. ''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. 2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. 3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

To amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to adjust for inflation the maximum amount of assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and for other purposes. ``(2) Construction of federal government funds.--For purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)), funds provided pursuant to such Act shall be considered to be Federal Government funds. ''; (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Selection.-- ``(1) In general.--The selection of organizations to receive assistance and the amount of assistance to be provided to any organization under this section shall be at the discretion of the Fund and in accordance with criteria established by the Fund. ``(2) Eligibility.--Organizations eligible to receive assistance under this section-- ``(A) shall have a primary purpose of promoting community development; and ``(B) are not required to be community development financial institutions. ''; (3) in subsection (c), in the first sentence-- (A) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and (B) by striking ``during any 3-year period''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Regulations.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the authorities or purposes of this section. b) Annual Reports.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``community development financial institution'' and ``Fund'' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702). (

H.R.8535

Congress

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, election as the first African American woman in Congress, and campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States.

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first African- American woman elected to Congress where she served until 1982. (2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. (3) Her election to Congress and her candidacy for the Presidency raised the profile and aspirations of all African Americans and women in the field of politics. (4) Shirley Chisholm was recognized for her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics during and after the civil rights era. (5) Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 30, 1924, attended Brooklyn College, and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University. (6) Shirley Chisholm worked in education and social services before being elected to the New York State Assembly in 1964. (7) Shirley Chisholm established the Unity Democratic Club in 1960, which played a significant role in rallying Black and Hispanic voters in New York City. (8) In 1969, Shirley Chisholm began her service in the 91st Congress, representing Brooklyn's 12th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. (9) During her service in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm promoted the employment of women in Congress and was vocal in her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while fervently opposing the Vietnam War. (10) In 1972, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American to seek the nomination of a major party for President of the United States. (11) Shirley Chisholm was a co-founder of the National Organization for Women. (12) An historic figure in American political history, Shirley Chisholm died at the age of 80 in Ormond Beach, Florida, on New Year's Day 2005. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Shirley Chisholm. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 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>

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm.

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

Rep. Lee, Barbara

D

CA

This bill provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, election as the first African American woman in Congress, and campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President 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. 2. FINDINGS. (3) Her election to Congress and her candidacy for the Presidency raised the profile and aspirations of all African Americans and women in the field of politics. (4) Shirley Chisholm was recognized for her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics during and after the civil rights era. (5) Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 30, 1924, attended Brooklyn College, and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University. (6) Shirley Chisholm worked in education and social services before being elected to the New York State Assembly in 1964. (7) Shirley Chisholm established the Unity Democratic Club in 1960, which played a significant role in rallying Black and Hispanic voters in New York City. (8) In 1969, Shirley Chisholm began her service in the 91st Congress, representing Brooklyn's 12th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. (9) During her service in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm promoted the employment of women in Congress and was vocal in her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while fervently opposing the Vietnam War. (10) In 1972, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American to seek the nomination of a major party for President of the United States. (11) Shirley Chisholm was a co-founder of the National Organization for Women. (12) An historic figure in American political history, Shirley Chisholm died at the age of 80 in Ormond Beach, Florida, on New Year's Day 2005. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Shirley Chisholm. 4. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (3) Her election to Congress and her candidacy for the Presidency raised the profile and aspirations of all African Americans and women in the field of politics. (4) Shirley Chisholm was recognized for her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics during and after the civil rights era. (5) Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 30, 1924, attended Brooklyn College, and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University. (6) Shirley Chisholm worked in education and social services before being elected to the New York State Assembly in 1964. (7) Shirley Chisholm established the Unity Democratic Club in 1960, which played a significant role in rallying Black and Hispanic voters in New York City. (10) In 1972, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American to seek the nomination of a major party for President of the United States. (11) Shirley Chisholm was a co-founder of the National Organization for Women. (12) An historic figure in American political history, Shirley Chisholm died at the age of 80 in Ormond Beach, Florida, on New Year's Day 2005. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed as appropriate and made available for research. 4. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 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 posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first African- American woman elected to Congress where she served until 1982. (2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. (3) Her election to Congress and her candidacy for the Presidency raised the profile and aspirations of all African Americans and women in the field of politics. (4) Shirley Chisholm was recognized for her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics during and after the civil rights era. (5) Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 30, 1924, attended Brooklyn College, and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University. (6) Shirley Chisholm worked in education and social services before being elected to the New York State Assembly in 1964. (7) Shirley Chisholm established the Unity Democratic Club in 1960, which played a significant role in rallying Black and Hispanic voters in New York City. (8) In 1969, Shirley Chisholm began her service in the 91st Congress, representing Brooklyn's 12th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. (9) During her service in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm promoted the employment of women in Congress and was vocal in her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while fervently opposing the Vietnam War. (10) In 1972, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American to seek the nomination of a major party for President of the United States. (11) Shirley Chisholm was a co-founder of the National Organization for Women. (12) An historic figure in American political history, Shirley Chisholm died at the age of 80 in Ormond Beach, Florida, on New Year's Day 2005. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Shirley Chisholm. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 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 posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first African- American woman elected to Congress where she served until 1982. (2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. (3) Her election to Congress and her candidacy for the Presidency raised the profile and aspirations of all African Americans and women in the field of politics. (4) Shirley Chisholm was recognized for her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics during and after the civil rights era. (5) Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 30, 1924, attended Brooklyn College, and earned a Master's degree from Columbia University. (6) Shirley Chisholm worked in education and social services before being elected to the New York State Assembly in 1964. (7) Shirley Chisholm established the Unity Democratic Club in 1960, which played a significant role in rallying Black and Hispanic voters in New York City. (8) In 1969, Shirley Chisholm began her service in the 91st Congress, representing Brooklyn's 12th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. (9) During her service in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm promoted the employment of women in Congress and was vocal in her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while fervently opposing the Vietnam War. (10) In 1972, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American to seek the nomination of a major party for President of the United States. (11) Shirley Chisholm was a co-founder of the National Organization for Women. (12) An historic figure in American political history, Shirley Chisholm died at the age of 80 in Ormond Beach, Florida, on New Year's Day 2005. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Shirley Chisholm. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 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 posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. This Act may be cited as the ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (9) During her service in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm promoted the employment of women in Congress and was vocal in her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while fervently opposing the Vietnam War. ( a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Shirley Chisholm.

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. 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 ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. 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 ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. This Act may be cited as the ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (9) During her service in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm promoted the employment of women in Congress and was vocal in her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while fervently opposing the Vietnam War. ( a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Shirley Chisholm.

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. 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 ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. This Act may be cited as the ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (9) During her service in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm promoted the employment of women in Congress and was vocal in her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while fervently opposing the Vietnam War. ( a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Shirley Chisholm.

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. 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 ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. This Act may be cited as the ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (9) During her service in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm promoted the employment of women in Congress and was vocal in her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while fervently opposing the Vietnam War. ( a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Shirley Chisholm.

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. 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 ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. This Act may be cited as the ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the three decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. ( (9) During her service in the House of Representatives, Shirley Chisholm promoted the employment of women in Congress and was vocal in her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while fervently opposing the Vietnam War. ( a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in the Congress, and her campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. ( (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal referred to in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be displayed 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 this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with Shirley Chisholm.

H.R.3522

Energy

Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2021 or the TREES Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other entities to facilitate tree planting projects that reduce residential energy consumption. Under the program, DOE may award grants to facilitate the planting of at least 300,000 trees annually in residential neighborhoods.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2021'' or the ``TREES Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREE PLANTING GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to facilitate covered projects in accordance with this section. (b) Consultation.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. (2) An estimate of the expected reduction in residential energy consumption to be achieved by the covered project. (3) A description of the total eligible costs of the project and other sources of funding for the covered project. (4) A description of anticipated community engagement in the covered project. (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. (d) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to covered projects that-- (1) provide the largest potential reduction in residential energy consumption for households with a high energy burden; (2) provide maximum amounts of-- (A) shade during periods when residences are exposed to the most sun intensity; and (B) wind protection during periods when residences are exposed to the most wind intensity; (3) are located in a neighborhood with a low percentage of tree canopy cover; (4) are located in a neighborhood with a high percentage of senior citizens or children; (5) are located in an area where the average annual income is below the regional median; (6) will collaboratively engage community members to be affected by the tree planting; and (7) will employ local residents as a substantial percentage of the workforce of the covered project, with a focus on local residents who are unemployed or underemployed. (e) Tree Planting Goals.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, award grants under the Program in a manner that facilitates the planting of at least 300,000 trees each year. (f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a tree planting project carried out to reduce residential energy consumption. (2) Eligible cost.--The term ``eligible cost'' means, with respect to a covered project-- (A) the cost of carrying out the project, including-- (i) planning and design activities; (ii) establishing nurseries to supply trees; (iii) purchasing trees; and (iv) preparing sites and planting trees; (B) the cost of maintaining and monitoring planted trees for a period of not more than 3 years; (C) the cost of training activities; and (D) any other cost determined appropriate by the Secretary. (3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means each of the following: (A) A State government entity. (B) A local government entity. (C) An Indian Tribe. (D) A nonprofit organization. (E) A retail power provider. (4) Energy burden.--The term ``energy burden'' means the percentage of household income spent on residential energy bills. (5) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (6) Local government entity.--The term ``local government entity'' means any municipal government or county government entity with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (8) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the program established under subsection (a). (9) Retail power provider.--The term ``retail power provider'' means any entity authorized under State or Federal law to generate, distribute, or provide retail electricity, natural gas, or fuel oil service. (10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. <all>

TREES Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes.

TREES Act of 2021 Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2021

Rep. Matsui, Doris O.

D

CA

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other entities to facilitate tree planting projects that reduce residential energy consumption. Under the program, DOE may award grants to facilitate the planting of at least 300,000 trees annually in residential neighborhoods.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2021'' or the ``TREES Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREE PLANTING GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to facilitate covered projects in accordance with this section. (b) Consultation.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. (3) A description of the total eligible costs of the project and other sources of funding for the covered project. (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. (d) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to covered projects that-- (1) provide the largest potential reduction in residential energy consumption for households with a high energy burden; (2) provide maximum amounts of-- (A) shade during periods when residences are exposed to the most sun intensity; and (B) wind protection during periods when residences are exposed to the most wind intensity; (3) are located in a neighborhood with a low percentage of tree canopy cover; (4) are located in a neighborhood with a high percentage of senior citizens or children; (5) are located in an area where the average annual income is below the regional median; (6) will collaboratively engage community members to be affected by the tree planting; and (7) will employ local residents as a substantial percentage of the workforce of the covered project, with a focus on local residents who are unemployed or underemployed. (f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (B) A local government entity. (C) An Indian Tribe. (D) A nonprofit organization. (E) A retail power provider. (4) Energy burden.--The term ``energy burden'' means the percentage of household income spent on residential energy bills. 5304). (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of 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 ``Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2021'' or the ``TREES Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREE PLANTING GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Consultation.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (3) A description of the total eligible costs of the project and other sources of funding for the covered project. (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. (d) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to covered projects that-- (1) provide the largest potential reduction in residential energy consumption for households with a high energy burden; (2) provide maximum amounts of-- (A) shade during periods when residences are exposed to the most sun intensity; and (B) wind protection during periods when residences are exposed to the most wind intensity; (3) are located in a neighborhood with a low percentage of tree canopy cover; (4) are located in a neighborhood with a high percentage of senior citizens or children; (5) are located in an area where the average annual income is below the regional median; (6) will collaboratively engage community members to be affected by the tree planting; and (7) will employ local residents as a substantial percentage of the workforce of the covered project, with a focus on local residents who are unemployed or underemployed. (f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (B) A local government entity. (C) An Indian Tribe. (D) A nonprofit organization. (E) A retail power provider. (4) Energy burden.--The term ``energy burden'' means the percentage of household income spent on residential energy bills. 5304). (10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of 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 ``Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2021'' or the ``TREES Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREE PLANTING GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to facilitate covered projects in accordance with this section. (b) Consultation.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. (2) An estimate of the expected reduction in residential energy consumption to be achieved by the covered project. (3) A description of the total eligible costs of the project and other sources of funding for the covered project. (4) A description of anticipated community engagement in the covered project. (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. (d) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to covered projects that-- (1) provide the largest potential reduction in residential energy consumption for households with a high energy burden; (2) provide maximum amounts of-- (A) shade during periods when residences are exposed to the most sun intensity; and (B) wind protection during periods when residences are exposed to the most wind intensity; (3) are located in a neighborhood with a low percentage of tree canopy cover; (4) are located in a neighborhood with a high percentage of senior citizens or children; (5) are located in an area where the average annual income is below the regional median; (6) will collaboratively engage community members to be affected by the tree planting; and (7) will employ local residents as a substantial percentage of the workforce of the covered project, with a focus on local residents who are unemployed or underemployed. (e) Tree Planting Goals.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, award grants under the Program in a manner that facilitates the planting of at least 300,000 trees each year. (f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (2) Eligible cost.--The term ``eligible cost'' means, with respect to a covered project-- (A) the cost of carrying out the project, including-- (i) planning and design activities; (ii) establishing nurseries to supply trees; (iii) purchasing trees; and (iv) preparing sites and planting trees; (B) the cost of maintaining and monitoring planted trees for a period of not more than 3 years; (C) the cost of training activities; and (D) any other cost determined appropriate by the Secretary. (B) A local government entity. (C) An Indian Tribe. (D) A nonprofit organization. (E) A retail power provider. (4) Energy burden.--The term ``energy burden'' means the percentage of household income spent on residential energy bills. (5) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (6) Local government entity.--The term ``local government entity'' means any municipal government or county government entity with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (8) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the program established under subsection (a). (9) Retail power provider.--The term ``retail power provider'' means any entity authorized under State or Federal law to generate, distribute, or provide retail electricity, natural gas, or fuel oil service. (10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trees for Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act of 2021'' or the ``TREES Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TREE PLANTING GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to facilitate covered projects in accordance with this section. (b) Consultation.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. (2) An estimate of the expected reduction in residential energy consumption to be achieved by the covered project. (3) A description of the total eligible costs of the project and other sources of funding for the covered project. (4) A description of anticipated community engagement in the covered project. (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. (d) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to covered projects that-- (1) provide the largest potential reduction in residential energy consumption for households with a high energy burden; (2) provide maximum amounts of-- (A) shade during periods when residences are exposed to the most sun intensity; and (B) wind protection during periods when residences are exposed to the most wind intensity; (3) are located in a neighborhood with a low percentage of tree canopy cover; (4) are located in a neighborhood with a high percentage of senior citizens or children; (5) are located in an area where the average annual income is below the regional median; (6) will collaboratively engage community members to be affected by the tree planting; and (7) will employ local residents as a substantial percentage of the workforce of the covered project, with a focus on local residents who are unemployed or underemployed. (e) Tree Planting Goals.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, award grants under the Program in a manner that facilitates the planting of at least 300,000 trees each year. (f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a tree planting project carried out to reduce residential energy consumption. (2) Eligible cost.--The term ``eligible cost'' means, with respect to a covered project-- (A) the cost of carrying out the project, including-- (i) planning and design activities; (ii) establishing nurseries to supply trees; (iii) purchasing trees; and (iv) preparing sites and planting trees; (B) the cost of maintaining and monitoring planted trees for a period of not more than 3 years; (C) the cost of training activities; and (D) any other cost determined appropriate by the Secretary. (3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means each of the following: (A) A State government entity. (B) A local government entity. (C) An Indian Tribe. (D) A nonprofit organization. (E) A retail power provider. (4) Energy burden.--The term ``energy burden'' means the percentage of household income spent on residential energy bills. (5) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (6) Local government entity.--The term ``local government entity'' means any municipal government or county government entity with jurisdiction over local land use decisions. (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (8) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the program established under subsection (a). (9) Retail power provider.--The term ``retail power provider'' means any entity authorized under State or Federal law to generate, distribute, or provide retail electricity, natural gas, or fuel oil service. (10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. ( f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ( 3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means each of the following: (A) A State government entity. ( D) A nonprofit organization. ( (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. ( 10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( 4) A description of anticipated community engagement in the covered project. ( e) Tree Planting Goals.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, award grants under the Program in a manner that facilitates the planting of at least 300,000 trees each year. ( h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a tree planting project carried out to reduce residential energy consumption. ( (E) A retail power provider. ( 7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( 4) A description of anticipated community engagement in the covered project. ( e) Tree Planting Goals.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, award grants under the Program in a manner that facilitates the planting of at least 300,000 trees each year. ( h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a tree planting project carried out to reduce residential energy consumption. ( (E) A retail power provider. ( 7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. ( f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ( 3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means each of the following: (A) A State government entity. ( D) A nonprofit organization. ( (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. ( 10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( 4) A description of anticipated community engagement in the covered project. ( e) Tree Planting Goals.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, award grants under the Program in a manner that facilitates the planting of at least 300,000 trees each year. ( h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a tree planting project carried out to reduce residential energy consumption. ( (E) A retail power provider. ( 7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. ( f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ( 3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means each of the following: (A) A State government entity. ( D) A nonprofit organization. ( (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. ( 10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( 4) A description of anticipated community engagement in the covered project. ( e) Tree Planting Goals.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, award grants under the Program in a manner that facilitates the planting of at least 300,000 trees each year. ( h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a tree planting project carried out to reduce residential energy consumption. ( (E) A retail power provider. ( 7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. ( f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ( 3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means each of the following: (A) A State government entity. ( D) A nonprofit organization. ( (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. ( 10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( 4) A description of anticipated community engagement in the covered project. ( e) Tree Planting Goals.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, award grants under the Program in a manner that facilitates the planting of at least 300,000 trees each year. ( h) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a tree planting project carried out to reduce residential energy consumption. ( (E) A retail power provider. ( 7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate tree planting that reduces residential energy consumption, and for other purposes. c) Applications.--To receive a grant under the Program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (1) A description of how the proposed covered project will reduce residential energy consumption. ( (5) A description of the tree species to be planted under the covered project and the suitability of such species to the local environment. ( f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a covered project assisted by a grant awarded under the Program shall be 90 percent. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Program, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ( 3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means each of the following: (A) A State government entity. ( D) A nonprofit organization. ( (7) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code. ( 10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy.

H.R.5459

Agriculture and Food

School Food Recovery Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants and technical assistance for local educational agencies to implement food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. In awarding grants, USDA must give priority to agencies that agree to use grant funds for carrying out specific projects, including (1) experiential education activities that encourage children enrolled in such agencies to participate in food waste measurement and education; and (2) the establishment of food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction projects with long-term sustainability. The federal share of project costs may not exceed 75% of the total cost of carrying out such projects. All projects must comply with the nutrition requirements of the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``School Food Recovery Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL FOOD WASTE REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(B) Regional balance.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that-- ``(i) a grant is awarded to an eligible local educational agency in each region served by the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service; and ``(ii) equitable treatment of rural, urban, and tribal communities. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(3) Priority.--In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible local educational agency that demonstrates in the application under paragraph (2) that such eligible local educational agency will use the grant to-- ``(A) carry out experiential education activities that encourage children enrolled in such eligible local educational agency to participate in food waste measurement and education; ``(B) prioritize the best use of food in accordance with the Food Recovery Hierarchy published by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; ``(C) with respect to food waste prevention and reduction, collaborate with other eligible local educational agencies, tribes, nongovernmental and community-based organizations, and other community partners; ``(D) evaluate the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) and make evaluation plans; and ``(E) establish a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project with long-term sustainability. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(B) Federal matching.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sources. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. ``(B) Carrying out activities under such a project. ``(C) Providing training to support such a project. ``(D) Purchasing equipment to support such a project. ``(E) Offering food waste education to students enrolled in such eligible local educational agency. ``(6) Requirement.--A food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction project funded by a grant under this subsection shall comply with the nutrition requirements of the school lunch program under this Act or the school breakfast program established under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773), as applicable, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components. ``(7) Evaluation.-- ``(A) Agreement.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, each eligible local educational agency shall agree to cooperate in an evaluation by the Secretary of the project carried out using grant funds. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. ``(8) Definition of eligible local educational agency.--In this subsection, the term `eligible local educational agency' means a local educational agency that participates in the school lunch program under this Act or the school breakfast program established under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773).''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''. <all>

School Food Recovery Act of 2021

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes.

School Food Recovery Act of 2021

Rep. Pingree, Chellie

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This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants and technical assistance for local educational agencies to implement food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. In awarding grants, USDA must give priority to agencies that agree to use grant funds for carrying out specific projects, including (1) experiential education activities that encourage children enrolled in such agencies to participate in food waste measurement and education; and (2) the establishment of food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction projects with long-term sustainability. The federal share of project costs may not exceed 75% of the total cost of carrying out such projects. All projects must comply with the nutrition requirements of the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``School Food Recovery Act of 2021''. 2. SCHOOL FOOD WASTE REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Regional balance.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that-- ``(i) a grant is awarded to an eligible local educational agency in each region served by the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service; and ``(ii) equitable treatment of rural, urban, and tribal communities. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(B) Federal matching.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sources. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. ``(B) Carrying out activities under such a project. ``(C) Providing training to support such a project. ``(D) Purchasing equipment to support such a project. ``(E) Offering food waste education to students enrolled in such eligible local educational agency. 1773), as applicable, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. ``(8) Definition of eligible local educational agency.--In this subsection, the term `eligible local educational agency' means a local educational agency that participates in the school lunch program under this Act or the school breakfast program established under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773).''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. SCHOOL FOOD WASTE REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(B) Federal matching.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sources. ``(B) Carrying out activities under such a project. ``(D) Purchasing equipment to support such a project. ``(E) Offering food waste education to students enrolled in such eligible local educational agency. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. ``(8) Definition of eligible local educational agency.--In this subsection, the term `eligible local educational agency' means a local educational agency that participates in the school lunch program under this Act or the school breakfast program established under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773).''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``School Food Recovery Act of 2021''. 2. SCHOOL FOOD WASTE REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Regional balance.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that-- ``(i) a grant is awarded to an eligible local educational agency in each region served by the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service; and ``(ii) equitable treatment of rural, urban, and tribal communities. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(3) Priority.--In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible local educational agency that demonstrates in the application under paragraph (2) that such eligible local educational agency will use the grant to-- ``(A) carry out experiential education activities that encourage children enrolled in such eligible local educational agency to participate in food waste measurement and education; ``(B) prioritize the best use of food in accordance with the Food Recovery Hierarchy published by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; ``(C) with respect to food waste prevention and reduction, collaborate with other eligible local educational agencies, tribes, nongovernmental and community-based organizations, and other community partners; ``(D) evaluate the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) and make evaluation plans; and ``(E) establish a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project with long-term sustainability. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(B) Federal matching.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sources. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. ``(B) Carrying out activities under such a project. ``(C) Providing training to support such a project. ``(D) Purchasing equipment to support such a project. ``(E) Offering food waste education to students enrolled in such eligible local educational agency. ``(6) Requirement.--A food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction project funded by a grant under this subsection shall comply with the nutrition requirements of the school lunch program under this Act or the school breakfast program established under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773), as applicable, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components. ``(7) Evaluation.-- ``(A) Agreement.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, each eligible local educational agency shall agree to cooperate in an evaluation by the Secretary of the project carried out using grant funds. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. ``(8) Definition of eligible local educational agency.--In this subsection, the term `eligible local educational agency' means a local educational agency that participates in the school lunch program under this Act or the school breakfast program established under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773).''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``School Food Recovery Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL FOOD WASTE REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(B) Regional balance.--In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that-- ``(i) a grant is awarded to an eligible local educational agency in each region served by the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service; and ``(ii) equitable treatment of rural, urban, and tribal communities. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(3) Priority.--In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible local educational agency that demonstrates in the application under paragraph (2) that such eligible local educational agency will use the grant to-- ``(A) carry out experiential education activities that encourage children enrolled in such eligible local educational agency to participate in food waste measurement and education; ``(B) prioritize the best use of food in accordance with the Food Recovery Hierarchy published by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; ``(C) with respect to food waste prevention and reduction, collaborate with other eligible local educational agencies, tribes, nongovernmental and community-based organizations, and other community partners; ``(D) evaluate the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) and make evaluation plans; and ``(E) establish a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project with long-term sustainability. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(B) Federal matching.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sources. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. ``(B) Carrying out activities under such a project. ``(C) Providing training to support such a project. ``(D) Purchasing equipment to support such a project. ``(E) Offering food waste education to students enrolled in such eligible local educational agency. ``(6) Requirement.--A food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction project funded by a grant under this subsection shall comply with the nutrition requirements of the school lunch program under this Act or the school breakfast program established under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773), as applicable, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components. ``(7) Evaluation.-- ``(A) Agreement.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, each eligible local educational agency shall agree to cooperate in an evaluation by the Secretary of the project carried out using grant funds. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. ``(8) Definition of eligible local educational agency.--In this subsection, the term `eligible local educational agency' means a local educational agency that participates in the school lunch program under this Act or the school breakfast program established under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773).''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''. <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(B) Federal matching.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sources. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. ``(D) Purchasing equipment to support such a project. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. 1773), as applicable, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. 1773), as applicable, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(B) Federal matching.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sources. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. ``(D) Purchasing equipment to support such a project. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. 1773), as applicable, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(B) Federal matching.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sources. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. ``(D) Purchasing equipment to support such a project. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. 1773), as applicable, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(B) Federal matching.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible local educational agency shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sources. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. ``(D) Purchasing equipment to support such a project. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(4) Federal share.-- ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project funded through a grant awarded under this subsection shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such food waste reduction project. ``(5) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use funds under such grant to carry out at least one of the following: ``(A) Planning a food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction project. 1773), as applicable, including by offering no less than the minimum quantities of required food components. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction.''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes. Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: ``(a) School Food Waste Reduction Grant Program.-- ``(1) Grant program established.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. ``(B) Periodic evaluation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the grants made under this section that includes-- ``(i) the amount of Federal funds used to carry out such grants; and ``(ii) an evaluation of the outcomes of the projects carried out pursuant to such grants. Section 21(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction. ''.

H.R.8992

Environmental Protection

Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022 This bill requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop a science-based strategy to assess, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding the use of present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities.

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL METHANE SUPER-EMITTER DETECTION STRATEGY. (a) Strategy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other relevant agencies, shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop a science-based strategy to assess, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding the use of present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities, including ground-based, airborne, and space-based sensors and integration of data relating to such monitoring and detection from other indicators, with a focus on the ability to detect large methane emission events (commonly referred to as ``methane super- emitters''). (2) Requirements.--The strategy described in subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (A) Development of a consensus definition for the term ``methane super-emitter''. (B) Examination of whether and how current and planned Federal greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities may be leveraged to monitor and detect methane super-emitters, and identify key gaps in such capabilities. (C) Consideration of a means to facilitate effective interagency collaboration for greenhouse gas monitoring and detection, data standards, stewardship, and data integration, to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. (D) Consideration regarding how agencies that conduct greenhouse gas monitoring and detection can enhance the scientific and operational value and enable the broader application of information regarding methane super-emitters, including by operationalizing methane super-emitter data to support the rapid mitigation of methane sources and integrating such data from multiple sources. (E) Consideration of options for the Federal Government to partner with non-governmental entities, including State and local governments, academia, non- profit organizations, commercial industry, and international organizations, to effectively leverage present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. (b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator may use the strategy described in subsection (a) to inform the planning of research and development activities regarding greenhouse gas monitoring and detection and the monitoring and detection of methane super-emitters. (c) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the execution of the agreement between the Administrator and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Administrator, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the strategy described in subsection (a). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $1,200,000 to carry out this section. <all>

Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes.

Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022

Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr.

D

VA

This bill requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop a science-based strategy to assess, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding the use of present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities.

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. SEC. FEDERAL METHANE SUPER-EMITTER DETECTION STRATEGY. (a) Strategy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other relevant agencies, shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop a science-based strategy to assess, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding the use of present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities, including ground-based, airborne, and space-based sensors and integration of data relating to such monitoring and detection from other indicators, with a focus on the ability to detect large methane emission events (commonly referred to as ``methane super- emitters''). (2) Requirements.--The strategy described in subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (A) Development of a consensus definition for the term ``methane super-emitter''. (B) Examination of whether and how current and planned Federal greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities may be leveraged to monitor and detect methane super-emitters, and identify key gaps in such capabilities. (D) Consideration regarding how agencies that conduct greenhouse gas monitoring and detection can enhance the scientific and operational value and enable the broader application of information regarding methane super-emitters, including by operationalizing methane super-emitter data to support the rapid mitigation of methane sources and integrating such data from multiple sources. (E) Consideration of options for the Federal Government to partner with non-governmental entities, including State and local governments, academia, non- profit organizations, commercial industry, and international organizations, to effectively leverage present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. (c) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the execution of the agreement between the Administrator and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Administrator, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the strategy described in subsection (a). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $1,200,000 to carry out this section.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. SEC. FEDERAL METHANE SUPER-EMITTER DETECTION STRATEGY. (a) Strategy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other relevant agencies, shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop a science-based strategy to assess, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding the use of present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities, including ground-based, airborne, and space-based sensors and integration of data relating to such monitoring and detection from other indicators, with a focus on the ability to detect large methane emission events (commonly referred to as ``methane super- emitters''). (E) Consideration of options for the Federal Government to partner with non-governmental entities, including State and local governments, academia, non- profit organizations, commercial industry, and international organizations, to effectively leverage present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. (c) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the execution of the agreement between the Administrator and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Administrator, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the strategy described in subsection (a). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $1,200,000 to carry out this section.

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL METHANE SUPER-EMITTER DETECTION STRATEGY. (a) Strategy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other relevant agencies, shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop a science-based strategy to assess, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding the use of present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities, including ground-based, airborne, and space-based sensors and integration of data relating to such monitoring and detection from other indicators, with a focus on the ability to detect large methane emission events (commonly referred to as ``methane super- emitters''). (2) Requirements.--The strategy described in subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (A) Development of a consensus definition for the term ``methane super-emitter''. (B) Examination of whether and how current and planned Federal greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities may be leveraged to monitor and detect methane super-emitters, and identify key gaps in such capabilities. (C) Consideration of a means to facilitate effective interagency collaboration for greenhouse gas monitoring and detection, data standards, stewardship, and data integration, to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. (D) Consideration regarding how agencies that conduct greenhouse gas monitoring and detection can enhance the scientific and operational value and enable the broader application of information regarding methane super-emitters, including by operationalizing methane super-emitter data to support the rapid mitigation of methane sources and integrating such data from multiple sources. (E) Consideration of options for the Federal Government to partner with non-governmental entities, including State and local governments, academia, non- profit organizations, commercial industry, and international organizations, to effectively leverage present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. (b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator may use the strategy described in subsection (a) to inform the planning of research and development activities regarding greenhouse gas monitoring and detection and the monitoring and detection of methane super-emitters. (c) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the execution of the agreement between the Administrator and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Administrator, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the strategy described in subsection (a). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $1,200,000 to carry out this section. <all>

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL METHANE SUPER-EMITTER DETECTION STRATEGY. (a) Strategy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other relevant agencies, shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop a science-based strategy to assess, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding the use of present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities, including ground-based, airborne, and space-based sensors and integration of data relating to such monitoring and detection from other indicators, with a focus on the ability to detect large methane emission events (commonly referred to as ``methane super- emitters''). (2) Requirements.--The strategy described in subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (A) Development of a consensus definition for the term ``methane super-emitter''. (B) Examination of whether and how current and planned Federal greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities may be leveraged to monitor and detect methane super-emitters, and identify key gaps in such capabilities. (C) Consideration of a means to facilitate effective interagency collaboration for greenhouse gas monitoring and detection, data standards, stewardship, and data integration, to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. (D) Consideration regarding how agencies that conduct greenhouse gas monitoring and detection can enhance the scientific and operational value and enable the broader application of information regarding methane super-emitters, including by operationalizing methane super-emitter data to support the rapid mitigation of methane sources and integrating such data from multiple sources. (E) Consideration of options for the Federal Government to partner with non-governmental entities, including State and local governments, academia, non- profit organizations, commercial industry, and international organizations, to effectively leverage present and future greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. (b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator may use the strategy described in subsection (a) to inform the planning of research and development activities regarding greenhouse gas monitoring and detection and the monitoring and detection of methane super-emitters. (c) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the execution of the agreement between the Administrator and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Administrator, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the strategy described in subsection (a). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $1,200,000 to carry out this section. <all>

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. (C) Consideration of a means to facilitate effective interagency collaboration for greenhouse gas monitoring and detection, data standards, stewardship, and data integration, to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. ( D) Consideration regarding how agencies that conduct greenhouse gas monitoring and detection can enhance the scientific and operational value and enable the broader application of information regarding methane super-emitters, including by operationalizing methane super-emitter data to support the rapid mitigation of methane sources and integrating such data from multiple sources. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ( 2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. B) Examination of whether and how current and planned Federal greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities may be leveraged to monitor and detect methane super-emitters, and identify key gaps in such capabilities. ( (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. ( b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator may use the strategy described in subsection (a) to inform the planning of research and development activities regarding greenhouse gas monitoring and detection and the monitoring and detection of methane super-emitters. (

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. B) Examination of whether and how current and planned Federal greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities may be leveraged to monitor and detect methane super-emitters, and identify key gaps in such capabilities. ( (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. ( b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator may use the strategy described in subsection (a) to inform the planning of research and development activities regarding greenhouse gas monitoring and detection and the monitoring and detection of methane super-emitters. (

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. (C) Consideration of a means to facilitate effective interagency collaboration for greenhouse gas monitoring and detection, data standards, stewardship, and data integration, to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. ( D) Consideration regarding how agencies that conduct greenhouse gas monitoring and detection can enhance the scientific and operational value and enable the broader application of information regarding methane super-emitters, including by operationalizing methane super-emitter data to support the rapid mitigation of methane sources and integrating such data from multiple sources. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ( 2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. B) Examination of whether and how current and planned Federal greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities may be leveraged to monitor and detect methane super-emitters, and identify key gaps in such capabilities. ( (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. ( b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator may use the strategy described in subsection (a) to inform the planning of research and development activities regarding greenhouse gas monitoring and detection and the monitoring and detection of methane super-emitters. (

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. (C) Consideration of a means to facilitate effective interagency collaboration for greenhouse gas monitoring and detection, data standards, stewardship, and data integration, to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. ( D) Consideration regarding how agencies that conduct greenhouse gas monitoring and detection can enhance the scientific and operational value and enable the broader application of information regarding methane super-emitters, including by operationalizing methane super-emitter data to support the rapid mitigation of methane sources and integrating such data from multiple sources. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ( 2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. B) Examination of whether and how current and planned Federal greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities may be leveraged to monitor and detect methane super-emitters, and identify key gaps in such capabilities. ( (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. ( b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator may use the strategy described in subsection (a) to inform the planning of research and development activities regarding greenhouse gas monitoring and detection and the monitoring and detection of methane super-emitters. (

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. (C) Consideration of a means to facilitate effective interagency collaboration for greenhouse gas monitoring and detection, data standards, stewardship, and data integration, to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. ( D) Consideration regarding how agencies that conduct greenhouse gas monitoring and detection can enhance the scientific and operational value and enable the broader application of information regarding methane super-emitters, including by operationalizing methane super-emitter data to support the rapid mitigation of methane sources and integrating such data from multiple sources. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ( 2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. B) Examination of whether and how current and planned Federal greenhouse gas monitoring and detection capabilities may be leveraged to monitor and detect methane super-emitters, and identify key gaps in such capabilities. ( (F) Recommendations regarding the activities under subparagraphs (A) through (E), as appropriate. ( b) Use of Strategy.--The Administrator may use the strategy described in subsection (a) to inform the planning of research and development activities regarding greenhouse gas monitoring and detection and the monitoring and detection of methane super-emitters. (

To require a Federal methane super-emitter detection strategy, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022''. (C) Consideration of a means to facilitate effective interagency collaboration for greenhouse gas monitoring and detection, data standards, stewardship, and data integration, to monitor and detect methane super-emitters. ( D) Consideration regarding how agencies that conduct greenhouse gas monitoring and detection can enhance the scientific and operational value and enable the broader application of information regarding methane super-emitters, including by operationalizing methane super-emitter data to support the rapid mitigation of methane sources and integrating such data from multiple sources. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ( 2) Greenhouse gas monitoring and detection.--The term ``greenhouse gas monitoring and detection'' means the direct observation, from space or in-situ, or collection of measurement data pertaining to, greenhouse gas emissions and levels. (

H.R.8386

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish paid predoctoral and postdoctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials (e.g., licensed professional counselors) to work as VA behavioral health providers at VA medical facilities. As a condition of participating in such an internship program, the participant must enter into an agreement with the VA to work on a full-time basis as a behavioral health provider for a period of time that is at least equivalent to the period of participation in the internship program.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. (b) Employment Obligation.-- (1) Obligation.--Subject to subparagraph (B), as a condition of participating in an internship program under paragraph (1), the participant shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to which the participant agrees to work on a full-time basis as a covered behavioral health provider for a period of a duration that is at least equivalent to the period of participation in such internship program. (2) Other terms and conditions.--An agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A) may include such other terms and conditions as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may determine necessary to protect the interests of the United States or otherwise appropriate for purposes of this section, including terms and conditions providing for limited exceptions from the employment obligation specified in such subparagraph. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``behavioral health provider'' includes psychiatry, clinical psychology, social work, counseling, and related fields. (2) The term ``licensed official'' includes: (A) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). (C) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). (D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (F) Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP). (3) The term ``covered behavioral health provider'' means behavioral health provider who-- (A) is an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (B) whose employment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs involves the provision of behavioral health services at VA Medical facilities. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes.

Rep. Neguse, Joe

D

CO

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish paid predoctoral and postdoctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials (e.g., licensed professional counselors) to work as VA behavioral health providers at VA medical facilities. As a condition of participating in such an internship program, the participant must enter into an agreement with the VA to work on a full-time basis as a behavioral health provider for a period of time that is at least equivalent to the period of participation in the internship program.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. (b) Employment Obligation.-- (1) Obligation.--Subject to subparagraph (B), as a condition of participating in an internship program under paragraph (1), the participant shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to which the participant agrees to work on a full-time basis as a covered behavioral health provider for a period of a duration that is at least equivalent to the period of participation in such internship program. (2) Other terms and conditions.--An agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A) may include such other terms and conditions as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may determine necessary to protect the interests of the United States or otherwise appropriate for purposes of this section, including terms and conditions providing for limited exceptions from the employment obligation specified in such subparagraph. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``behavioral health provider'' includes psychiatry, clinical psychology, social work, counseling, and related fields. (2) The term ``licensed official'' includes: (A) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). (C) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). (D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (F) Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP). (3) The term ``covered behavioral health provider'' means behavioral health provider who-- (A) is an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (B) whose employment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs involves the provision of behavioral health services at VA Medical facilities. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. (b) Employment Obligation.-- (1) Obligation.--Subject to subparagraph (B), as a condition of participating in an internship program under paragraph (1), the participant shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to which the participant agrees to work on a full-time basis as a covered behavioral health provider for a period of a duration that is at least equivalent to the period of participation in such internship program. (2) Other terms and conditions.--An agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A) may include such other terms and conditions as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may determine necessary to protect the interests of the United States or otherwise appropriate for purposes of this section, including terms and conditions providing for limited exceptions from the employment obligation specified in such subparagraph. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``behavioral health provider'' includes psychiatry, clinical psychology, social work, counseling, and related fields. (2) The term ``licensed official'' includes: (A) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). (C) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). (D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (F) Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP). (3) The term ``covered behavioral health provider'' means behavioral health provider who-- (A) is an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (B) whose employment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs involves the provision of behavioral health services at VA Medical facilities. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. (b) Employment Obligation.-- (1) Obligation.--Subject to subparagraph (B), as a condition of participating in an internship program under paragraph (1), the participant shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to which the participant agrees to work on a full-time basis as a covered behavioral health provider for a period of a duration that is at least equivalent to the period of participation in such internship program. (2) Other terms and conditions.--An agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A) may include such other terms and conditions as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may determine necessary to protect the interests of the United States or otherwise appropriate for purposes of this section, including terms and conditions providing for limited exceptions from the employment obligation specified in such subparagraph. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``behavioral health provider'' includes psychiatry, clinical psychology, social work, counseling, and related fields. (2) The term ``licensed official'' includes: (A) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). (C) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). (D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (F) Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP). (3) The term ``covered behavioral health provider'' means behavioral health provider who-- (A) is an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (B) whose employment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs involves the provision of behavioral health services at VA Medical facilities. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. (b) Employment Obligation.-- (1) Obligation.--Subject to subparagraph (B), as a condition of participating in an internship program under paragraph (1), the participant shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to which the participant agrees to work on a full-time basis as a covered behavioral health provider for a period of a duration that is at least equivalent to the period of participation in such internship program. (2) Other terms and conditions.--An agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A) may include such other terms and conditions as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may determine necessary to protect the interests of the United States or otherwise appropriate for purposes of this section, including terms and conditions providing for limited exceptions from the employment obligation specified in such subparagraph. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``behavioral health provider'' includes psychiatry, clinical psychology, social work, counseling, and related fields. (2) The term ``licensed official'' includes: (A) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). (C) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). (D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (F) Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP). (3) The term ``covered behavioral health provider'' means behavioral health provider who-- (A) is an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (B) whose employment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs involves the provision of behavioral health services at VA Medical facilities. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). ( D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). ( D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). ( D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). ( D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( E) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish internship programs relating to behavioral health, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training licensed officials to work as covered behavioral health providers. ( (B) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). ( D) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC). (

S.3988

Science, Technology, Communications

Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council Act This bill provides statutory authority and sets forth membership requirements for a council that provides advice and recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission regarding ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. The bill further stipulates that an existing advisory committee may constitute the council if, within 90 days, the committee's membership aligns with the membership requirements for the council.

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council Act''. SEC. 2. COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY. (a) Codification and Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall establish a council to advise the Commission on issues including the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. (2) Existing advisory committee.--Any Federal advisory committee of the Commission that is operating on the date of enactment of this Act under a charter filed in accordance with section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) for the purpose of addressing the issues described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall satisfy the requirement under that paragraph if, not later than 90 days after that date, the membership of the Federal advisory committee is modified, as necessary, to comply with subsection (b) of this section. (b) Membership.-- (1) Appointment.--The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Chair. (2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. (B) Representatives of government, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of the Federal Government, including not less than 1 representative of the Department of Homeland Security; and (ii) 1 representative of a State government, local government, or Tribal government, including not less than 1 representative from each type of government, if feasible. (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. (3) Knowledge and experience.--Each member of the Council shall have knowledge and experience relevant to the purpose and goals of the Council. (4) Terms.-- (A) In general.--Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, except as provided in subparagraph (B). (B) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office. (c) Consultation.--The Chair may consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security as the Chair determines appropriate to enable coordination on matters pertaining to the Council. (d) Duration.--Section 14(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (relating to the termination of advisory committees) shall not apply to the Council. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chair.--The term ``Chair'' means the Chairman of the Commission. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Council.--The term ``Council'' means the council established under subsection (a). (4) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to an entity, that-- (A) the Chair has made a public determination that such entity is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a foreign adversary; or (B) the Chair determines that such entity poses a threat to the national security of the United States, using solely the criteria described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 2(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601(c)), as appropriate. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153). <all>

Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council Act

A bill to codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes.

Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council Act

Sen. Peters, Gary C.

D

MI

This bill provides statutory authority and sets forth membership requirements for a council that provides advice and recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission regarding ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. The bill further stipulates that an existing advisory committee may constitute the council if, within 90 days, the committee's membership aligns with the membership requirements for the council.

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. COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY. (a) Codification and Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall establish a council to advise the Commission on issues including the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. (b) Membership.-- (1) Appointment.--The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Chair. (2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. (B) Representatives of government, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of the Federal Government, including not less than 1 representative of the Department of Homeland Security; and (ii) 1 representative of a State government, local government, or Tribal government, including not less than 1 representative from each type of government, if feasible. (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. (3) Knowledge and experience.--Each member of the Council shall have knowledge and experience relevant to the purpose and goals of the Council. (B) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office. (d) Duration.--Section 14(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (relating to the termination of advisory committees) shall not apply to the Council. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Council.--The term ``Council'' means the council established under subsection (a). (4) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to an entity, that-- (A) the Chair has made a public determination that such entity is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a foreign adversary; or (B) the Chair determines that such entity poses a threat to the national security of the United States, using solely the criteria described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 2(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601(c)), as appropriate. 153).

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY. (a) Codification and Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall establish a council to advise the Commission on issues including the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. (b) Membership.-- (1) Appointment.--The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Chair. (B) Representatives of government, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of the Federal Government, including not less than 1 representative of the Department of Homeland Security; and (ii) 1 representative of a State government, local government, or Tribal government, including not less than 1 representative from each type of government, if feasible. (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. (3) Knowledge and experience.--Each member of the Council shall have knowledge and experience relevant to the purpose and goals of the Council. A member may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office. (d) Duration.--Section 14(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Council.--The term ``Council'' means the council established under subsection (a). (4) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to an entity, that-- (A) the Chair has made a public determination that such entity is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a foreign adversary; or (B) the Chair determines that such entity poses a threat to the national security of the United States, using solely the criteria described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 2(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601(c)), as appropriate. 153).

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council Act''. SEC. 2. COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY. (a) Codification and Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall establish a council to advise the Commission on issues including the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. (2) Existing advisory committee.--Any Federal advisory committee of the Commission that is operating on the date of enactment of this Act under a charter filed in accordance with section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) for the purpose of addressing the issues described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall satisfy the requirement under that paragraph if, not later than 90 days after that date, the membership of the Federal advisory committee is modified, as necessary, to comply with subsection (b) of this section. (b) Membership.-- (1) Appointment.--The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Chair. (2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. (B) Representatives of government, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of the Federal Government, including not less than 1 representative of the Department of Homeland Security; and (ii) 1 representative of a State government, local government, or Tribal government, including not less than 1 representative from each type of government, if feasible. (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. (3) Knowledge and experience.--Each member of the Council shall have knowledge and experience relevant to the purpose and goals of the Council. (4) Terms.-- (A) In general.--Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, except as provided in subparagraph (B). (B) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office. (c) Consultation.--The Chair may consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security as the Chair determines appropriate to enable coordination on matters pertaining to the Council. (d) Duration.--Section 14(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (relating to the termination of advisory committees) shall not apply to the Council. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chair.--The term ``Chair'' means the Chairman of the Commission. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Council.--The term ``Council'' means the council established under subsection (a). (4) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to an entity, that-- (A) the Chair has made a public determination that such entity is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a foreign adversary; or (B) the Chair determines that such entity poses a threat to the national security of the United States, using solely the criteria described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 2(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601(c)), as appropriate. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153). <all>

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council Act''. SEC. 2. COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY. (a) Codification and Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall establish a council to advise the Commission on issues including the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. (2) Existing advisory committee.--Any Federal advisory committee of the Commission that is operating on the date of enactment of this Act under a charter filed in accordance with section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) for the purpose of addressing the issues described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall satisfy the requirement under that paragraph if, not later than 90 days after that date, the membership of the Federal advisory committee is modified, as necessary, to comply with subsection (b) of this section. (b) Membership.-- (1) Appointment.--The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Chair. (2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. (B) Representatives of government, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of the Federal Government, including not less than 1 representative of the Department of Homeland Security; and (ii) 1 representative of a State government, local government, or Tribal government, including not less than 1 representative from each type of government, if feasible. (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. (3) Knowledge and experience.--Each member of the Council shall have knowledge and experience relevant to the purpose and goals of the Council. (4) Terms.-- (A) In general.--Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, except as provided in subparagraph (B). (B) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office. (c) Consultation.--The Chair may consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security as the Chair determines appropriate to enable coordination on matters pertaining to the Council. (d) Duration.--Section 14(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (relating to the termination of advisory committees) shall not apply to the Council. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chair.--The term ``Chair'' means the Chairman of the Commission. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Council.--The term ``Council'' means the council established under subsection (a). (4) Not trusted.--The term ``not trusted'' means, with respect to an entity, that-- (A) the Chair has made a public determination that such entity is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the influence of a foreign adversary; or (B) the Chair determines that such entity poses a threat to the national security of the United States, using solely the criteria described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 2(c) of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601(c)), as appropriate. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153). <all>

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Existing advisory committee.--Any Federal advisory committee of the Commission that is operating on the date of enactment of this Act under a charter filed in accordance with section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( (B) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chair.--The term ``Chair'' means the Chairman of the Commission. ( (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153).

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( 4) Terms.-- (A) In general.--Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, except as provided in subparagraph (B). ( c) Consultation.--The Chair may consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security as the Chair determines appropriate to enable coordination on matters pertaining to the Council. (

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( 4) Terms.-- (A) In general.--Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, except as provided in subparagraph (B). ( c) Consultation.--The Chair may consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security as the Chair determines appropriate to enable coordination on matters pertaining to the Council. (

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Existing advisory committee.--Any Federal advisory committee of the Commission that is operating on the date of enactment of this Act under a charter filed in accordance with section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( (B) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chair.--The term ``Chair'' means the Chairman of the Commission. ( (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153).

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( 4) Terms.-- (A) In general.--Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, except as provided in subparagraph (B). ( c) Consultation.--The Chair may consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security as the Chair determines appropriate to enable coordination on matters pertaining to the Council. (

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Existing advisory committee.--Any Federal advisory committee of the Commission that is operating on the date of enactment of this Act under a charter filed in accordance with section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( (B) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chair.--The term ``Chair'' means the Chairman of the Commission. ( (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153).

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( 4) Terms.-- (A) In general.--Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, except as provided in subparagraph (B). ( c) Consultation.--The Chair may consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security as the Chair determines appropriate to enable coordination on matters pertaining to the Council. (

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Existing advisory committee.--Any Federal advisory committee of the Commission that is operating on the date of enactment of this Act under a charter filed in accordance with section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( (B) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chair.--The term ``Chair'' means the Chairman of the Commission. ( (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153).

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( (C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( 4) Terms.-- (A) In general.--Each member of the Council shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, except as provided in subparagraph (B). ( c) Consultation.--The Chair may consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security as the Chair determines appropriate to enable coordination on matters pertaining to the Council. (

To codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes. 2) Existing advisory committee.--Any Federal advisory committee of the Commission that is operating on the date of enactment of this Act under a charter filed in accordance with section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (2) Composition.--The Chair shall appoint as members of the Council the following: (A) Representatives of companies or relevant trade associations in the communications industry with facilities in the United States, except entities that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, including, at minimum-- (i) 1 representative of a national wireless provider; (ii) 1 representative of a national wireline provider; (iii) 1 representative of a national cable provider; (iv) 1 representative of a national satellite provider; and (v) 1 representative of an equipment manufacturer. ( C) Representatives of public interest organizations or academic institutions, except public interest organizations or academic institutions that are determined by the Chair to be not trusted, provided that not more than \1/3\ of the membership of the Council be from public interest organizations or academic institutions. ( (B) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chair.--The term ``Chair'' means the Chairman of the Commission. ( (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153).

H.R.8429

Agriculture and Food

Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to state library administrative agencies to enable them to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies for summer early reading programs held at schools with a summer lunch site.

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible local educational agency.--The term ``eligible local educational agency'' means a local educational agency, as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)-- (A) that serves lunch at a school served by the local educational agency during the summer as part of-- (i) the summer food service program for children established under section 13 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761); or (ii) the seamless summer option authorized by section 13(a)(8) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(8)); and (B) where at least 50 percent of the students in grades prekindergarten through grade 3 at such school-- (i) are reading below grade level at grade 3; or (ii) are at risk of reading below grade level at grade 3. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). (5) Summer early reading program.--The term ``summer early reading program'' means a program held in the summer, and not less than 6 weeks in duration, that-- (A) is held at a school with a summer lunch site described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) provides students participating in the lunch program-- (i) access to the school library; and (ii) literacy activities or expanded learning opportunities at the school. SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. (a) Program Authorized.--From amounts made available under subsection (f) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to State library administrative agencies to enable the State library administrative agencies to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies for summer early reading programs. (b) Applications.--A State library administrative agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. Each application shall include-- (1) how the State library administrative agency will award subgrants described in subsection (d), including any priorities or considerations that the State library administrative agency will apply in making such awards, with an emphasis toward supporting eligible local educational agencies with a disproportionately high ratio of students served at school lunch sites described in section 2(1)(A) to such school lunch sites; (2) how the State library administrative agency will disseminate, in a timely manner, information regarding the subgrants described in subsection (d) and the application process for such subgrants to eligible local educational agencies; (3) the criteria that the State library administrative agency will require for the summer early reading programs, including the minimum number of hours that the school library shall remain accessible and any other criteria regarding the activities to be offered; and (4) an assurance from the State library administrative agency that each eligible local educational agency that receives a subgrant will provide a summer early reading program at each school lunch site served by the local educational agency. (c) Use of Funds.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies under subsection (d). (d) Subgrants.-- (1) In general.--Each State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to enable the eligible local educational agencies to provide summer early reading programs. (2) Applications.--An eligible local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State library administrative agency may require. Each application shall include-- (A) a description of the school lunch sites described in section 2(1)(A) that will be participating in the summer early reading program, and the ratio, as of the date of application, of the number of students served to the number of such school lunch sites; (B) proof that the eligible local educational agency meets the requirements of section 2(1); (C) a description of the summer early reading program that the eligible local educational agency will provide at each school lunch site to be served; and (D) a description of how community partners will be involved in the summer early reading program. (3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). (4) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to work with community partners to-- (A) develop and implement the summer early reading programs proposed in the application submitted under paragraph (2); (B) develop and carry out other activities and strategies related to such summer early reading programs; and (C) hire and train appropriate State library administrative agency personnel to teach the summer early reading programs during the summer. (e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 through 2027. <all>

Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2022

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months.

Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2022

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D.

D

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This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to state library administrative agencies to enable them to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies for summer early reading programs held at schools with a summer lunch site.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible local educational agency.--The term ``eligible local educational agency'' means a local educational agency, as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1761); or (ii) the seamless summer option authorized by section 13(a)(8) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(8)); and (B) where at least 50 percent of the students in grades prekindergarten through grade 3 at such school-- (i) are reading below grade level at grade 3; or (ii) are at risk of reading below grade level at grade 3. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). (5) Summer early reading program.--The term ``summer early reading program'' means a program held in the summer, and not less than 6 weeks in duration, that-- (A) is held at a school with a summer lunch site described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) provides students participating in the lunch program-- (i) access to the school library; and (ii) literacy activities or expanded learning opportunities at the school. SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. (c) Use of Funds.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies under subsection (d). (2) Applications.--An eligible local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State library administrative agency may require. (3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). (e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

SHORT TITLE. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible local educational agency.--The term ``eligible local educational agency'' means a local educational agency, as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1761(a)(8)); and (B) where at least 50 percent of the students in grades prekindergarten through grade 3 at such school-- (i) are reading below grade level at grade 3; or (ii) are at risk of reading below grade level at grade 3. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. (c) Use of Funds.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies under subsection (d). (2) Applications.--An eligible local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State library administrative agency may require. (3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible local educational agency.--The term ``eligible local educational agency'' means a local educational agency, as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)-- (A) that serves lunch at a school served by the local educational agency during the summer as part of-- (i) the summer food service program for children established under section 13 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761); or (ii) the seamless summer option authorized by section 13(a)(8) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(8)); and (B) where at least 50 percent of the students in grades prekindergarten through grade 3 at such school-- (i) are reading below grade level at grade 3; or (ii) are at risk of reading below grade level at grade 3. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). (5) Summer early reading program.--The term ``summer early reading program'' means a program held in the summer, and not less than 6 weeks in duration, that-- (A) is held at a school with a summer lunch site described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) provides students participating in the lunch program-- (i) access to the school library; and (ii) literacy activities or expanded learning opportunities at the school. SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. (c) Use of Funds.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies under subsection (d). (2) Applications.--An eligible local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State library administrative agency may require. Each application shall include-- (A) a description of the school lunch sites described in section 2(1)(A) that will be participating in the summer early reading program, and the ratio, as of the date of application, of the number of students served to the number of such school lunch sites; (B) proof that the eligible local educational agency meets the requirements of section 2(1); (C) a description of the summer early reading program that the eligible local educational agency will provide at each school lunch site to be served; and (D) a description of how community partners will be involved in the summer early reading program. (3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). (e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible local educational agency.--The term ``eligible local educational agency'' means a local educational agency, as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)-- (A) that serves lunch at a school served by the local educational agency during the summer as part of-- (i) the summer food service program for children established under section 13 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761); or (ii) the seamless summer option authorized by section 13(a)(8) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(8)); and (B) where at least 50 percent of the students in grades prekindergarten through grade 3 at such school-- (i) are reading below grade level at grade 3; or (ii) are at risk of reading below grade level at grade 3. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. (4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). (5) Summer early reading program.--The term ``summer early reading program'' means a program held in the summer, and not less than 6 weeks in duration, that-- (A) is held at a school with a summer lunch site described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) provides students participating in the lunch program-- (i) access to the school library; and (ii) literacy activities or expanded learning opportunities at the school. SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. (a) Program Authorized.--From amounts made available under subsection (f) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to State library administrative agencies to enable the State library administrative agencies to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies for summer early reading programs. Each application shall include-- (1) how the State library administrative agency will award subgrants described in subsection (d), including any priorities or considerations that the State library administrative agency will apply in making such awards, with an emphasis toward supporting eligible local educational agencies with a disproportionately high ratio of students served at school lunch sites described in section 2(1)(A) to such school lunch sites; (2) how the State library administrative agency will disseminate, in a timely manner, information regarding the subgrants described in subsection (d) and the application process for such subgrants to eligible local educational agencies; (3) the criteria that the State library administrative agency will require for the summer early reading programs, including the minimum number of hours that the school library shall remain accessible and any other criteria regarding the activities to be offered; and (4) an assurance from the State library administrative agency that each eligible local educational agency that receives a subgrant will provide a summer early reading program at each school lunch site served by the local educational agency. (c) Use of Funds.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies under subsection (d). (2) Applications.--An eligible local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State library administrative agency may require. Each application shall include-- (A) a description of the school lunch sites described in section 2(1)(A) that will be participating in the summer early reading program, and the ratio, as of the date of application, of the number of students served to the number of such school lunch sites; (B) proof that the eligible local educational agency meets the requirements of section 2(1); (C) a description of the summer early reading program that the eligible local educational agency will provide at each school lunch site to be served; and (D) a description of how community partners will be involved in the summer early reading program. (3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). (4) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to work with community partners to-- (A) develop and implement the summer early reading programs proposed in the application submitted under paragraph (2); (B) develop and carry out other activities and strategies related to such summer early reading programs; and (C) hire and train appropriate State library administrative agency personnel to teach the summer early reading programs during the summer. (e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. ( 4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). ( c) Use of Funds.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies under subsection (d). ( d) Subgrants.-- (1) In general.--Each State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to enable the eligible local educational agencies to provide summer early reading programs. (2) Applications.--An eligible local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State library administrative agency may require. 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). (4) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to work with community partners to-- (A) develop and implement the summer early reading programs proposed in the application submitted under paragraph (2); (B) develop and carry out other activities and strategies related to such summer early reading programs; and (C) hire and train appropriate State library administrative agency personnel to teach the summer early reading programs during the summer. ( e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 5) Summer early reading program.--The term ``summer early reading program'' means a program held in the summer, and not less than 6 weeks in duration, that-- (A) is held at a school with a summer lunch site described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) provides students participating in the lunch program-- (i) access to the school library; and (ii) literacy activities or expanded learning opportunities at the school. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. ( b) Applications.--A State library administrative agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). ( e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 5) Summer early reading program.--The term ``summer early reading program'' means a program held in the summer, and not less than 6 weeks in duration, that-- (A) is held at a school with a summer lunch site described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) provides students participating in the lunch program-- (i) access to the school library; and (ii) literacy activities or expanded learning opportunities at the school. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. ( b) Applications.--A State library administrative agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). ( e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. ( 4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). ( c) Use of Funds.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies under subsection (d). ( d) Subgrants.-- (1) In general.--Each State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to enable the eligible local educational agencies to provide summer early reading programs. (2) Applications.--An eligible local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State library administrative agency may require. 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). (4) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to work with community partners to-- (A) develop and implement the summer early reading programs proposed in the application submitted under paragraph (2); (B) develop and carry out other activities and strategies related to such summer early reading programs; and (C) hire and train appropriate State library administrative agency personnel to teach the summer early reading programs during the summer. ( e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 5) Summer early reading program.--The term ``summer early reading program'' means a program held in the summer, and not less than 6 weeks in duration, that-- (A) is held at a school with a summer lunch site described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) provides students participating in the lunch program-- (i) access to the school library; and (ii) literacy activities or expanded learning opportunities at the school. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. ( b) Applications.--A State library administrative agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). ( e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. ( 4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). ( c) Use of Funds.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies under subsection (d). ( d) Subgrants.-- (1) In general.--Each State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to enable the eligible local educational agencies to provide summer early reading programs. (2) Applications.--An eligible local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State library administrative agency may require. 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). (4) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to work with community partners to-- (A) develop and implement the summer early reading programs proposed in the application submitted under paragraph (2); (B) develop and carry out other activities and strategies related to such summer early reading programs; and (C) hire and train appropriate State library administrative agency personnel to teach the summer early reading programs during the summer. ( e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 5) Summer early reading program.--The term ``summer early reading program'' means a program held in the summer, and not less than 6 weeks in duration, that-- (A) is held at a school with a summer lunch site described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) provides students participating in the lunch program-- (i) access to the school library; and (ii) literacy activities or expanded learning opportunities at the school. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. ( b) Applications.--A State library administrative agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). ( e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands. ( 4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). ( c) Use of Funds.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies under subsection (d). ( d) Subgrants.-- (1) In general.--Each State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants, on a competitive basis, to eligible local educational agencies to enable the eligible local educational agencies to provide summer early reading programs. (2) Applications.--An eligible local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State library administrative agency may require. 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). (4) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to work with community partners to-- (A) develop and implement the summer early reading programs proposed in the application submitted under paragraph (2); (B) develop and carry out other activities and strategies related to such summer early reading programs; and (C) hire and train appropriate State library administrative agency personnel to teach the summer early reading programs during the summer. ( e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 5) Summer early reading program.--The term ``summer early reading program'' means a program held in the summer, and not less than 6 weeks in duration, that-- (A) is held at a school with a summer lunch site described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) provides students participating in the lunch program-- (i) access to the school library; and (ii) literacy activities or expanded learning opportunities at the school. GRANTS FOR SUMMER EARLY READING PROGRAMS AT SUMMER MEAL SITES. ( b) Applications.--A State library administrative agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). ( e) Reports.--For each year of a grant or subgrant awarded under this section, a State library administrative agency receiving such grant, or an eligible local educational agency receiving such subgrant, shall submit a report regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant or subgrant, respectively, to the Secretary. (

To create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months. 4) State library administrative agency.--The term ``State library administrative agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 213 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9122). ( 3) Award basis.--A State library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- (A) the proposed number of school lunch sites and the number of students that will be served under the summer early reading program; and (B) any other criteria established by the State library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection (b). ( 4) Use of funds.--An eligible local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to work with community partners to-- (A) develop and implement the summer early reading programs proposed in the application submitted under paragraph (2); (B) develop and carry out other activities and strategies related to such summer early reading programs; and (C) hire and train appropriate State library administrative agency personnel to teach the summer early reading programs during the summer. (

H.R.9620

International Affairs

Chixoy International Financial Institution Reparations Act of 2022 This bill directs U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to avoid providing financing to entities that violate human rights and to provide reparations for violations of human rights resulting from institution actions.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chixoy International Financial Institution Reparations Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Beginning in 1976, the World Bank and the Inter- American Development Bank financed the construction of the Chixoy Dam in Guatemala while the country was in the midst of a civil war. The Armed Forces of the military Government of Guatemala were broadly and credibly accused of having committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights during the civil war, which led the United States Government to suspend security assistance to the Government of Guatemala. (2) The construction of the Chixoy Dam forcibly displaced more than 3,500 members of the Maya Achi indigenous community and disrupted the livelihoods of thousands more. When residents of the Rio Negro community objected to leaving their homes, which were to be flooded by the construction of the dam, they were massacred, raped, and kidnapped by paramilitary and military forces. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. Therefore, the army's command responsibility and intent to destroy Rio Negro constituted an act of genocide against the civilian population. Between 1980 and 1982, an estimated 5,000 Maya Achi lost their lives through extrajudicial killings. (3) Effective resettlement measures were never provided for communities displaced by the Chixoy Dam project. After enduring decades of extreme poverty stemming from their displacement, in 2010, the communities and the Government of Guatemala agreed to the Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. In 2014, the President of Guatemala asked forgiveness from the communities for the Government's role in the harm caused by the project and signed the reparations agreement into law. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. (4) Senior management at the World Bank and the Inter- American Development Bank knew of the atrocities that occurred during the construction of the Chixoy Dam and of the lack of resettlement. These institutions have assumed no direct responsibility for atrocities resulting from the construction of the dam. (5) International financial institutions have repeatedly financed projects that have contributed to human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, torture, forced labor, forced displacement of indigenous peoples, forced labor, arbitrary detention, loss of livelihood, and reduced access to food and water. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. With financing from the World Bank, KFS burned the homes of Sengwer indigenous peoples and violently displaced them. Many Sengwer remain landless and impoverished, struggling to have their rights to ancestral lands respected. In 2013, the Accelerating Infrastructure Investment Facility in India financed by the Asian Development Bank resulted in gross labor violations of at least 116 workers in the construction of the subproject of Kiratpur-Nerchowk Highway. The Asian Development Bank's subcontractor, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, still owes the workers back wages and unpaid benefits. (6) International financial institutions, including the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, have an obligation to comply with international law, including international human rights law, in all of their activities. (7) The United States Government has long used its voting power to advocate for strengthened accountability in international financial institutions. (8) The International Financial Institutions Act requires that the United States Government use its voice and role at the international financial institutions in which it is a shareholder to advance the cause of human rights and promote mechanisms to strengthen the environmental performance of those institutions, including strengthening organizational, administrative, and procedural arrangements within the institutions so as to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and protect indigenous peoples. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. This has led directly to stronger environmental assessment policies at the international financial institutions. (10) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76), requires the United States Government to use its voice and vote at international financial institutions to ensure that each such institution responds to the recommendations of its accountability mechanisms, and provides redress to individuals and communities that have suffered human rights violations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. (11) In Jam v. International Finance Corporation, the Supreme Court ruled that international organizations are not absolutely immune from lawsuits in United States courts and can be sued in connection to their commercial activity. SEC. 3. PROMOTION OF MEASURES TO PROVIDE REPARATIONS FOR COMMUNITIES DAMAGED BY PROJECTS FINANCED BY INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF WHICH THE UNITED STATES IS A SHAREHOLDER. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to vigorously promote-- (1) the adoption and implementation of policies that ensure that the institution does not support activities that are likely to cause or contribute to human rights violations or abuses, including by undertaking adequate, publicly available human rights assessments to become aware of and prevent potential adverse effects on human rights from any proposed projects; (2) the adoption and implementation of procedures under which individuals or communities that suffer violations of human rights resulting from any loan, grant, strategy, or policy of the institution may initiate a reparations process, outlined in a negotiated, mutually acceptable, and publicly available reparations plan; and (3) the creation of a reparations fund at the institution-- (A) to which international financial institutions shall contribute a fixed percentage of the revenue earned on all lending and other investments by the institution; (B) which shall be managed by a board of directors and operated transparently and independently from the institution; and (C) which shall be dedicated to providing financial resources-- (i) to support the full and effective participation of the individuals and communities in negotiations for the reparations plan referred to in paragraph (2), including technical and legal support; (ii) for the full implementation of any reparations plan negotiated by the parties; and (iii) for establishing and operating monitoring panels to review and issue independent periodic reports detailing progress and challenges encountered in implementing the reparations plan referred to in paragraph (2) and clause (ii) of this subparagraph. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. (a) The United States Executive Director at each international financial institution should request a report from the institution that contains-- (1) an assessment, in line with international best practices, of human rights and corruption risks associated with the project, including relevant legacy issues that existed before the involvement of the institution; (2) details describing how the implementers of the project will avoid, directly or indirectly, contributing to adverse effects on local communities; and (3) plans detailing how the institution will avoid participating in corrupt practices throughout the life cycle of the project. (b) The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to not vote in favor of a proposal to provide financial support for a project to be implemented in a country or sector if-- (1) the United States Executive Director has not received the report described in subsection (a); (2) the government of the country has refused to accept or renew the mandate of a group or person acting under the authority of the United Nations or a regional intergovernmental human rights treaty body to which the country is party; or (3) the government of the country is obstructing the implementation of a reparations plan. SEC. 5. OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to oppose the provision of financing, indefinitely or for a limited period of time, for a project of a corporation that has been involved in another project that violates internationally recognized human rights, until an independent investigation finds that the involvement of the corporation in the other project did not violate such rights or that the corporation has made full reparations or remedy. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' has the meaning given the term in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act. <all>

Chixoy International Financial Institution Reparations Act of 2022

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions.

Chixoy International Financial Institution Reparations Act of 2022

Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy"

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This bill directs U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to avoid providing financing to entities that violate human rights and to provide reparations for violations of human rights resulting from institution actions.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. Therefore, the army's command responsibility and intent to destroy Rio Negro constituted an act of genocide against the civilian population. Between 1980 and 1982, an estimated 5,000 Maya Achi lost their lives through extrajudicial killings. In 2014, the President of Guatemala asked forgiveness from the communities for the Government's role in the harm caused by the project and signed the reparations agreement into law. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. (5) International financial institutions have repeatedly financed projects that have contributed to human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, torture, forced labor, forced displacement of indigenous peoples, forced labor, arbitrary detention, loss of livelihood, and reduced access to food and water. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. With financing from the World Bank, KFS burned the homes of Sengwer indigenous peoples and violently displaced them. The Asian Development Bank's subcontractor, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, still owes the workers back wages and unpaid benefits. This has led directly to stronger environmental assessment policies at the international financial institutions. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. (11) In Jam v. International Finance Corporation, the Supreme Court ruled that international organizations are not absolutely immune from lawsuits in United States courts and can be sued in connection to their commercial activity. 3. 4. PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. 5. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to oppose the provision of financing, indefinitely or for a limited period of time, for a project of a corporation that has been involved in another project that violates internationally recognized human rights, until an independent investigation finds that the involvement of the corporation in the other project did not violate such rights or that the corporation has made full reparations or remedy. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. Therefore, the army's command responsibility and intent to destroy Rio Negro constituted an act of genocide against the civilian population. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. (5) International financial institutions have repeatedly financed projects that have contributed to human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, torture, forced labor, forced displacement of indigenous peoples, forced labor, arbitrary detention, loss of livelihood, and reduced access to food and water. With financing from the World Bank, KFS burned the homes of Sengwer indigenous peoples and violently displaced them. The Asian Development Bank's subcontractor, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, still owes the workers back wages and unpaid benefits. This has led directly to stronger environmental assessment policies at the international financial institutions. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. (11) In Jam v. International Finance Corporation, the Supreme Court ruled that international organizations are not absolutely immune from lawsuits in United States courts and can be sued in connection to their commercial activity. 3. 4. PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. 5. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to oppose the provision of financing, indefinitely or for a limited period of time, for a project of a corporation that has been involved in another project that violates internationally recognized human rights, until an independent investigation finds that the involvement of the corporation in the other project did not violate such rights or that the corporation has made full reparations or remedy. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. When residents of the Rio Negro community objected to leaving their homes, which were to be flooded by the construction of the dam, they were massacred, raped, and kidnapped by paramilitary and military forces. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. Therefore, the army's command responsibility and intent to destroy Rio Negro constituted an act of genocide against the civilian population. Between 1980 and 1982, an estimated 5,000 Maya Achi lost their lives through extrajudicial killings. In 2014, the President of Guatemala asked forgiveness from the communities for the Government's role in the harm caused by the project and signed the reparations agreement into law. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. (5) International financial institutions have repeatedly financed projects that have contributed to human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, torture, forced labor, forced displacement of indigenous peoples, forced labor, arbitrary detention, loss of livelihood, and reduced access to food and water. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. With financing from the World Bank, KFS burned the homes of Sengwer indigenous peoples and violently displaced them. Many Sengwer remain landless and impoverished, struggling to have their rights to ancestral lands respected. The Asian Development Bank's subcontractor, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, still owes the workers back wages and unpaid benefits. This has led directly to stronger environmental assessment policies at the international financial institutions. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. (11) In Jam v. International Finance Corporation, the Supreme Court ruled that international organizations are not absolutely immune from lawsuits in United States courts and can be sued in connection to their commercial activity. 3. 4. PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. (b) The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to not vote in favor of a proposal to provide financial support for a project to be implemented in a country or sector if-- (1) the United States Executive Director has not received the report described in subsection (a); (2) the government of the country has refused to accept or renew the mandate of a group or person acting under the authority of the United Nations or a regional intergovernmental human rights treaty body to which the country is party; or (3) the government of the country is obstructing the implementation of a reparations plan. 5. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to oppose the provision of financing, indefinitely or for a limited period of time, for a project of a corporation that has been involved in another project that violates internationally recognized human rights, until an independent investigation finds that the involvement of the corporation in the other project did not violate such rights or that the corporation has made full reparations or remedy. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. When residents of the Rio Negro community objected to leaving their homes, which were to be flooded by the construction of the dam, they were massacred, raped, and kidnapped by paramilitary and military forces. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. Therefore, the army's command responsibility and intent to destroy Rio Negro constituted an act of genocide against the civilian population. Between 1980 and 1982, an estimated 5,000 Maya Achi lost their lives through extrajudicial killings. (3) Effective resettlement measures were never provided for communities displaced by the Chixoy Dam project. In 2014, the President of Guatemala asked forgiveness from the communities for the Government's role in the harm caused by the project and signed the reparations agreement into law. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. (5) International financial institutions have repeatedly financed projects that have contributed to human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, torture, forced labor, forced displacement of indigenous peoples, forced labor, arbitrary detention, loss of livelihood, and reduced access to food and water. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. With financing from the World Bank, KFS burned the homes of Sengwer indigenous peoples and violently displaced them. Many Sengwer remain landless and impoverished, struggling to have their rights to ancestral lands respected. In 2013, the Accelerating Infrastructure Investment Facility in India financed by the Asian Development Bank resulted in gross labor violations of at least 116 workers in the construction of the subproject of Kiratpur-Nerchowk Highway. The Asian Development Bank's subcontractor, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, still owes the workers back wages and unpaid benefits. (7) The United States Government has long used its voting power to advocate for strengthened accountability in international financial institutions. This has led directly to stronger environmental assessment policies at the international financial institutions. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. (11) In Jam v. International Finance Corporation, the Supreme Court ruled that international organizations are not absolutely immune from lawsuits in United States courts and can be sued in connection to their commercial activity. 3. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to vigorously promote-- (1) the adoption and implementation of policies that ensure that the institution does not support activities that are likely to cause or contribute to human rights violations or abuses, including by undertaking adequate, publicly available human rights assessments to become aware of and prevent potential adverse effects on human rights from any proposed projects; (2) the adoption and implementation of procedures under which individuals or communities that suffer violations of human rights resulting from any loan, grant, strategy, or policy of the institution may initiate a reparations process, outlined in a negotiated, mutually acceptable, and publicly available reparations plan; and (3) the creation of a reparations fund at the institution-- (A) to which international financial institutions shall contribute a fixed percentage of the revenue earned on all lending and other investments by the institution; (B) which shall be managed by a board of directors and operated transparently and independently from the institution; and (C) which shall be dedicated to providing financial resources-- (i) to support the full and effective participation of the individuals and communities in negotiations for the reparations plan referred to in paragraph (2), including technical and legal support; (ii) for the full implementation of any reparations plan negotiated by the parties; and (iii) for establishing and operating monitoring panels to review and issue independent periodic reports detailing progress and challenges encountered in implementing the reparations plan referred to in paragraph (2) and clause (ii) of this subparagraph. 4. PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. (b) The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to not vote in favor of a proposal to provide financial support for a project to be implemented in a country or sector if-- (1) the United States Executive Director has not received the report described in subsection (a); (2) the government of the country has refused to accept or renew the mandate of a group or person acting under the authority of the United Nations or a regional intergovernmental human rights treaty body to which the country is party; or (3) the government of the country is obstructing the implementation of a reparations plan. 5. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to oppose the provision of financing, indefinitely or for a limited period of time, for a project of a corporation that has been involved in another project that violates internationally recognized human rights, until an independent investigation finds that the involvement of the corporation in the other project did not violate such rights or that the corporation has made full reparations or remedy. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. Therefore, the army's command responsibility and intent to destroy Rio Negro constituted an act of genocide against the civilian population. In 2014, the President of Guatemala asked forgiveness from the communities for the Government's role in the harm caused by the project and signed the reparations agreement into law. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. 8) The International Financial Institutions Act requires that the United States Government use its voice and role at the international financial institutions in which it is a shareholder to advance the cause of human rights and promote mechanisms to strengthen the environmental performance of those institutions, including strengthening organizational, administrative, and procedural arrangements within the institutions so as to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and protect indigenous peoples. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. ( PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. ( OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to oppose the provision of financing, indefinitely or for a limited period of time, for a project of a corporation that has been involved in another project that violates internationally recognized human rights, until an independent investigation finds that the involvement of the corporation in the other project did not violate such rights or that the corporation has made full reparations or remedy. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. ( 4) Senior management at the World Bank and the Inter- American Development Bank knew of the atrocities that occurred during the construction of the Chixoy Dam and of the lack of resettlement. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. ( PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' has the meaning given the term in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. ( 4) Senior management at the World Bank and the Inter- American Development Bank knew of the atrocities that occurred during the construction of the Chixoy Dam and of the lack of resettlement. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. ( PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' has the meaning given the term in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. Therefore, the army's command responsibility and intent to destroy Rio Negro constituted an act of genocide against the civilian population. In 2014, the President of Guatemala asked forgiveness from the communities for the Government's role in the harm caused by the project and signed the reparations agreement into law. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. 8) The International Financial Institutions Act requires that the United States Government use its voice and role at the international financial institutions in which it is a shareholder to advance the cause of human rights and promote mechanisms to strengthen the environmental performance of those institutions, including strengthening organizational, administrative, and procedural arrangements within the institutions so as to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and protect indigenous peoples. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. ( PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. ( OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to oppose the provision of financing, indefinitely or for a limited period of time, for a project of a corporation that has been involved in another project that violates internationally recognized human rights, until an independent investigation finds that the involvement of the corporation in the other project did not violate such rights or that the corporation has made full reparations or remedy. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. ( 4) Senior management at the World Bank and the Inter- American Development Bank knew of the atrocities that occurred during the construction of the Chixoy Dam and of the lack of resettlement. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. ( PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' has the meaning given the term in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. Therefore, the army's command responsibility and intent to destroy Rio Negro constituted an act of genocide against the civilian population. In 2014, the President of Guatemala asked forgiveness from the communities for the Government's role in the harm caused by the project and signed the reparations agreement into law. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. 8) The International Financial Institutions Act requires that the United States Government use its voice and role at the international financial institutions in which it is a shareholder to advance the cause of human rights and promote mechanisms to strengthen the environmental performance of those institutions, including strengthening organizational, administrative, and procedural arrangements within the institutions so as to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and protect indigenous peoples. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. ( PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. ( OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to oppose the provision of financing, indefinitely or for a limited period of time, for a project of a corporation that has been involved in another project that violates internationally recognized human rights, until an independent investigation finds that the involvement of the corporation in the other project did not violate such rights or that the corporation has made full reparations or remedy. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. ( 4) Senior management at the World Bank and the Inter- American Development Bank knew of the atrocities that occurred during the construction of the Chixoy Dam and of the lack of resettlement. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. ( PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' has the meaning given the term in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. Therefore, the army's command responsibility and intent to destroy Rio Negro constituted an act of genocide against the civilian population. In 2014, the President of Guatemala asked forgiveness from the communities for the Government's role in the harm caused by the project and signed the reparations agreement into law. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. 8) The International Financial Institutions Act requires that the United States Government use its voice and role at the international financial institutions in which it is a shareholder to advance the cause of human rights and promote mechanisms to strengthen the environmental performance of those institutions, including strengthening organizational, administrative, and procedural arrangements within the institutions so as to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and protect indigenous peoples. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. ( PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. ( OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States Executive Director at each international financial institution to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to oppose the provision of financing, indefinitely or for a limited period of time, for a project of a corporation that has been involved in another project that violates internationally recognized human rights, until an independent investigation finds that the involvement of the corporation in the other project did not violate such rights or that the corporation has made full reparations or remedy. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. The Government has not allocated the funds necessary to implement reparations. ( 4) Senior management at the World Bank and the Inter- American Development Bank knew of the atrocities that occurred during the construction of the Chixoy Dam and of the lack of resettlement. For example, from 2007 to 2013, the World Bank funded a conservation program implemented by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), which regularly engaged in forced evictions of forest communities. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. ( PROHIBITION ON FAVORABLE VOTE FOR PROPOSAL UNTIL RECEIPT OF REPORT ON ITS EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CORRUPTION. OPPOSITION TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FINANCING FOR CORPORATION INVOLVED IN A PROJECT THAT VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' has the meaning given the term in section 1701(c)(2) of the International Financial Institutions Act.

To support reparations for victims of human rights violations associated with projects financed by international financial institutions. In its analysis of the Rio Negro massacres, the United Nations-sponsored Historical Clarification Commission concluded that peaceful resistance to administrative decisions related to the construction of the hydroelectric dam were conceived a priori as instigated by the guerrillas and were resolved through violent repression. (9) The International Development and Finance Act requires the United States Government not to vote in favor of any international financial institution-financed project that would result or be likely to result in a significant effect on the human environment, unless the assessment or a comprehensive summary of the assessment has been made available to affected groups and local nongovernmental organizations. That Act also instructs the United States Executive Directors at the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps being taken to support the implementation of the 2010 Reparations Plan for Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Chixoy Dam Hydroelectric Dam in Guatemala. (

H.R.6488

Government Operations and Politics

Port Cranes for America Act This bill requires the U.S. Maritime Administration to provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of container cranes with a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons for use at ports located in the United States. The funds may be used to procure such a crane, including to pay for any manufacturing costs associated with the procurement, provided that the entity manufacturing the crane is not associated with a country that is a nonmarket economy, fails to protect intellectual property rights, and violates foreign trade agreements. For cranes in use before this bill's enactment, funds may also be used to replace any software from such a country.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Port Cranes for America Act''. SEC. 2. MEGACRANE PROCUREMENT GRANT PROGRAM. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an eligible applicant shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator considers appropriate, including any information related to the purchase of a megacrane. ``(3) Use of funds.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection shall use the funds provided under the grant only to-- ``(A) procure a megacrane, including to pay for any manufacturing costs associated with procuring a megacrane; or ``(B) replace foreign software on a megacrane in use before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act. ``(4) Federal match.--The Federal share of the cost of procurement of a megacrane or the replacement of foreign software on a megacrane in service before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall be not more than 80 percent. ``(5) Restriction.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection may not procure a foreign crane. ``(6) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible applicant.--The term `eligible applicant' has the meaning given such term in section 50302. ``(B) Foreign crane.--The term `foreign crane' means a crane that is, in whole or in part, manufactured by an entity that is owned or controlled by, is a subsidiary of, or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- ``(i) is identified as a nonmarket economy country (as defined in section 771(18) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(18))) as of the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act; ``(ii) was identified by the United States Trade Representative in the most recent report required by section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242) as a foreign country included on the priority watch list defined in subsection (g)(3) of such section; and ``(iii) is subject to monitoring by the Trade Representative under section 306 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2416). ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. ``(D) United states.--The term `United States' includes any territory of the United States. ``(g) Buy America.--The requirements of section 54101(d)(2) shall apply to any grant provided under this section.''. SEC. 3. FOREIGN CRANE ACQUISITION PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 701 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 70126. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States. ``(b) Foreign Crane Defined.--In this section, the term `foreign crane' has the meaning given such term in section 50302(f) of title 46, United States Code.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 701 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70125 the following: ``70126. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition.''. (c) Applicability.--This section, including the amendments made by this section, applies beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Port Cranes for America Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes.

Port Cranes for America Act

Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A.

R

FL

This bill requires the U.S. Maritime Administration to provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of container cranes with a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons for use at ports located in the United States. The funds may be used to procure such a crane, including to pay for any manufacturing costs associated with the procurement, provided that the entity manufacturing the crane is not associated with a country that is a nonmarket economy, fails to protect intellectual property rights, and violates foreign trade agreements. For cranes in use before this bill's enactment, funds may also be used to replace any software from such a 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 ``Port Cranes for America Act''. 2. MEGACRANE PROCUREMENT GRANT PROGRAM. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an eligible applicant shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator considers appropriate, including any information related to the purchase of a megacrane. ``(3) Use of funds.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection shall use the funds provided under the grant only to-- ``(A) procure a megacrane, including to pay for any manufacturing costs associated with procuring a megacrane; or ``(B) replace foreign software on a megacrane in use before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act. ``(4) Federal match.--The Federal share of the cost of procurement of a megacrane or the replacement of foreign software on a megacrane in service before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall be not more than 80 percent. ``(6) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible applicant.--The term `eligible applicant' has the meaning given such term in section 50302. ``(B) Foreign crane.--The term `foreign crane' means a crane that is, in whole or in part, manufactured by an entity that is owned or controlled by, is a subsidiary of, or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- ``(i) is identified as a nonmarket economy country (as defined in section 771(18) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 2242) as a foreign country included on the priority watch list defined in subsection (g)(3) of such section; and ``(iii) is subject to monitoring by the Trade Representative under section 306 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2416). ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. ``(D) United states.--The term `United States' includes any territory of the United States. ``(g) Buy America.--The requirements of section 54101(d)(2) shall apply to any grant provided under this section.''. SEC. 3. FOREIGN CRANE ACQUISITION PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 701 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 70126. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States. (c) Applicability.--This section, including the amendments made by this section, applies beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date of 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 ``Port Cranes for America Act''. 2. MEGACRANE PROCUREMENT GRANT PROGRAM. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an eligible applicant shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator considers appropriate, including any information related to the purchase of a megacrane. ``(3) Use of funds.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection shall use the funds provided under the grant only to-- ``(A) procure a megacrane, including to pay for any manufacturing costs associated with procuring a megacrane; or ``(B) replace foreign software on a megacrane in use before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act. ``(6) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible applicant.--The term `eligible applicant' has the meaning given such term in section 50302. ``(B) Foreign crane.--The term `foreign crane' means a crane that is, in whole or in part, manufactured by an entity that is owned or controlled by, is a subsidiary of, or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- ``(i) is identified as a nonmarket economy country (as defined in section 771(18) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 2242) as a foreign country included on the priority watch list defined in subsection (g)(3) of such section; and ``(iii) is subject to monitoring by the Trade Representative under section 306 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2416). ``(D) United states.--The term `United States' includes any territory of the United States. SEC. 3. FOREIGN CRANE ACQUISITION PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 701 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 70126. (c) Applicability.--This section, including the amendments made by this section, applies beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Port Cranes for America Act''. SEC. 2. MEGACRANE PROCUREMENT GRANT PROGRAM. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an eligible applicant shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator considers appropriate, including any information related to the purchase of a megacrane. ``(3) Use of funds.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection shall use the funds provided under the grant only to-- ``(A) procure a megacrane, including to pay for any manufacturing costs associated with procuring a megacrane; or ``(B) replace foreign software on a megacrane in use before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act. ``(4) Federal match.--The Federal share of the cost of procurement of a megacrane or the replacement of foreign software on a megacrane in service before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall be not more than 80 percent. ``(5) Restriction.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection may not procure a foreign crane. ``(6) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible applicant.--The term `eligible applicant' has the meaning given such term in section 50302. ``(B) Foreign crane.--The term `foreign crane' means a crane that is, in whole or in part, manufactured by an entity that is owned or controlled by, is a subsidiary of, or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- ``(i) is identified as a nonmarket economy country (as defined in section 771(18) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(18))) as of the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act; ``(ii) was identified by the United States Trade Representative in the most recent report required by section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242) as a foreign country included on the priority watch list defined in subsection (g)(3) of such section; and ``(iii) is subject to monitoring by the Trade Representative under section 306 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2416). ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. ``(D) United states.--The term `United States' includes any territory of the United States. ``(g) Buy America.--The requirements of section 54101(d)(2) shall apply to any grant provided under this section.''. SEC. 3. FOREIGN CRANE ACQUISITION PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 701 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 70126. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States. ``(b) Foreign Crane Defined.--In this section, the term `foreign crane' has the meaning given such term in section 50302(f) of title 46, United States Code.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 701 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70125 the following: ``70126. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition.''. (c) Applicability.--This section, including the amendments made by this section, applies beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Port Cranes for America Act''. SEC. 2. MEGACRANE PROCUREMENT GRANT PROGRAM. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(2) Application.--To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an eligible applicant shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator considers appropriate, including any information related to the purchase of a megacrane. ``(3) Use of funds.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection shall use the funds provided under the grant only to-- ``(A) procure a megacrane, including to pay for any manufacturing costs associated with procuring a megacrane; or ``(B) replace foreign software on a megacrane in use before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act. ``(4) Federal match.--The Federal share of the cost of procurement of a megacrane or the replacement of foreign software on a megacrane in service before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall be not more than 80 percent. ``(5) Restriction.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection may not procure a foreign crane. ``(6) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible applicant.--The term `eligible applicant' has the meaning given such term in section 50302. ``(B) Foreign crane.--The term `foreign crane' means a crane that is, in whole or in part, manufactured by an entity that is owned or controlled by, is a subsidiary of, or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- ``(i) is identified as a nonmarket economy country (as defined in section 771(18) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(18))) as of the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act; ``(ii) was identified by the United States Trade Representative in the most recent report required by section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242) as a foreign country included on the priority watch list defined in subsection (g)(3) of such section; and ``(iii) is subject to monitoring by the Trade Representative under section 306 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2416). ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. ``(D) United states.--The term `United States' includes any territory of the United States. ``(g) Buy America.--The requirements of section 54101(d)(2) shall apply to any grant provided under this section.''. SEC. 3. FOREIGN CRANE ACQUISITION PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 701 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 70126. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States. ``(b) Foreign Crane Defined.--In this section, the term `foreign crane' has the meaning given such term in section 50302(f) of title 46, United States Code.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 701 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70125 the following: ``70126. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition.''. (c) Applicability.--This section, including the amendments made by this section, applies beginning on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(4) Federal match.--The Federal share of the cost of procurement of a megacrane or the replacement of foreign software on a megacrane in service before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall be not more than 80 percent. ``(5) Restriction.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection may not procure a foreign crane. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(4) Federal match.--The Federal share of the cost of procurement of a megacrane or the replacement of foreign software on a megacrane in service before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall be not more than 80 percent. ``(5) Restriction.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection may not procure a foreign crane. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(4) Federal match.--The Federal share of the cost of procurement of a megacrane or the replacement of foreign software on a megacrane in service before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall be not more than 80 percent. ``(5) Restriction.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection may not procure a foreign crane. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(4) Federal match.--The Federal share of the cost of procurement of a megacrane or the replacement of foreign software on a megacrane in service before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall be not more than 80 percent. ``(5) Restriction.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection may not procure a foreign crane. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the procurement of megacranes for use at United States ports, and for other purposes. Section 50302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Megacrane Procurement Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Administrator of the Maritime Administration shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the procurement of certain megacranes for use at ports located in the United States. ``(4) Federal match.--The Federal share of the cost of procurement of a megacrane or the replacement of foreign software on a megacrane in service before the date of enactment of the Port Cranes for America Act for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall be not more than 80 percent. ``(5) Restriction.--An eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subsection may not procure a foreign crane. ``(C) Megacrane.--The term `megacrane' means a container crane that has a lifting capacity in excess of 50 tons and that is not a foreign crane. Foreign crane acquisition prohibition ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a foreign crane may not be acquired for operation in the United States.

H.R.3078

Energy

Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to implement a program to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act''. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY FOR PIPELINES AND LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), and in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, representatives of the energy sector, the States, and other stakeholders, shall carry out a program-- (1) to establish policies and procedures to coordinate Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, including through councils or other entities engaged in sharing, analysis, or sector coordinating, to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (2) to coordinate response and recovery by Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, to physical incidents and cyber incidents impacting the energy sector; (3) to develop, for voluntary use, advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (4) to perform pilot demonstration projects relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities with representatives of the energy sector; (5) to develop workforce development curricula for the energy sector relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; and (6) to provide technical tools to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate, prioritize, and improve physical security and cybersecurity capabilities of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. SEC. 3. SAVINGS CLAUSE. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities. <all>

Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities.

Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

Rep. Upton, Fred

R

MI

This bill requires the Department of Energy to implement a program to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act''. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY FOR PIPELINES AND LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), and in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, representatives of the energy sector, the States, and other stakeholders, shall carry out a program-- (1) to establish policies and procedures to coordinate Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, including through councils or other entities engaged in sharing, analysis, or sector coordinating, to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (2) to coordinate response and recovery by Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, to physical incidents and cyber incidents impacting the energy sector; (3) to develop, for voluntary use, advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (4) to perform pilot demonstration projects relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities with representatives of the energy sector; (5) to develop workforce development curricula for the energy sector relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; and (6) to provide technical tools to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate, prioritize, and improve physical security and cybersecurity capabilities of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. SEC. 3. SAVINGS CLAUSE. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities. <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 ``Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act''. PHYSICAL SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY FOR PIPELINES AND LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ), and in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, representatives of the energy sector, the States, and other stakeholders, shall carry out a program-- (1) to establish policies and procedures to coordinate Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, including through councils or other entities engaged in sharing, analysis, or sector coordinating, to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (2) to coordinate response and recovery by Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, to physical incidents and cyber incidents impacting the energy sector; (3) to develop, for voluntary use, advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (4) to perform pilot demonstration projects relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities with representatives of the energy sector; (5) to develop workforce development curricula for the energy sector relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; and (6) to provide technical tools to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate, prioritize, and improve physical security and cybersecurity capabilities of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. SEC. SAVINGS CLAUSE. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act''. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY FOR PIPELINES AND LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), and in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, representatives of the energy sector, the States, and other stakeholders, shall carry out a program-- (1) to establish policies and procedures to coordinate Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, including through councils or other entities engaged in sharing, analysis, or sector coordinating, to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (2) to coordinate response and recovery by Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, to physical incidents and cyber incidents impacting the energy sector; (3) to develop, for voluntary use, advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (4) to perform pilot demonstration projects relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities with representatives of the energy sector; (5) to develop workforce development curricula for the energy sector relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; and (6) to provide technical tools to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate, prioritize, and improve physical security and cybersecurity capabilities of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. SEC. 3. SAVINGS CLAUSE. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities. <all>

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act''. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY FOR PIPELINES AND LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), and in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, representatives of the energy sector, the States, and other stakeholders, shall carry out a program-- (1) to establish policies and procedures to coordinate Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, including through councils or other entities engaged in sharing, analysis, or sector coordinating, to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (2) to coordinate response and recovery by Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector, to physical incidents and cyber incidents impacting the energy sector; (3) to develop, for voluntary use, advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; (4) to perform pilot demonstration projects relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities with representatives of the energy sector; (5) to develop workforce development curricula for the energy sector relating to physical security and cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities; and (6) to provide technical tools to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate, prioritize, and improve physical security and cybersecurity capabilities of natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. SEC. 3. SAVINGS CLAUSE. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities. <all>

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ), Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ), Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ), Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ), Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ), Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities. The Secretary of Energy, in carrying out the Department of Energy's functions pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to modify the authority of any Federal agency other than the Department of Energy relating to physical security or cybersecurity for natural gas pipelines (including natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines), hazardous liquid pipelines, or liquefied natural gas facilities.

H.R.2363

Labor and Employment