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S.2930

Agriculture and Food

Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act This bill incorporates mental health promotion and education into guidelines for school wellness policies that are used by local educational agencies participating in school meal programs.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act''. SEC. 2. LOCAL SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``mental health promotion and education,'' after ``physical activity,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``obesity;'' and inserting ``obesity and eating disorders;''; (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by striking ``agency permit'' and inserting the following: ``agency-- ``(A) permit''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated)-- (I) by inserting ``registered dietitians, school-based mental health services providers,'' after ``school administrators,''; and (II) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) establish a multidisciplinary team of school personnel to lead the development, implementation, and periodic review and updating of the local school wellness policy;''; and (D) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking ``1'' and inserting ``2''; and (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``in consultation with the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,'' after ``Prevention,''; and (ii) by inserting ``school-based mental health services providers (when available),'' after ``school food authorities,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C)-- (i) by striking ``required to promote'' and inserting the following: ``required-- ``(i) to promote''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) to promote mental health, encourage mental health assessments, and establish resilient school environments; and''; and (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Prevention,'' and inserting ``Prevention and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,''; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``2014,'' and inserting ``2026,''; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (D). <all>

Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act

A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies.

Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

This bill incorporates mental health promotion and education into guidelines for school wellness policies that are used by local educational agencies participating in school meal programs.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act''. SEC. 2. LOCAL SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``mental health promotion and education,'' after ``physical activity,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``obesity;'' and inserting ``obesity and eating disorders;''; (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by striking ``agency permit'' and inserting the following: ``agency-- ``(A) permit''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated)-- (I) by inserting ``registered dietitians, school-based mental health services providers,'' after ``school administrators,''; and (II) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) establish a multidisciplinary team of school personnel to lead the development, implementation, and periodic review and updating of the local school wellness policy;''; and (D) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking ``1'' and inserting ``2''; and (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``in consultation with the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,'' after ``Prevention,''; and (ii) by inserting ``school-based mental health services providers (when available),'' after ``school food authorities,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C)-- (i) by striking ``required to promote'' and inserting the following: ``required-- ``(i) to promote''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) to promote mental health, encourage mental health assessments, and establish resilient school environments; and''; and (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Prevention,'' and inserting ``Prevention and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,''; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``2014,'' and inserting ``2026,''; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (D). <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act''. SEC. 2. LOCAL SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``mental health promotion and education,'' after ``physical activity,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``obesity;'' and inserting ``obesity and eating disorders;''; (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by striking ``agency permit'' and inserting the following: ``agency-- ``(A) permit''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated)-- (I) by inserting ``registered dietitians, school-based mental health services providers,'' after ``school administrators,''; and (II) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) establish a multidisciplinary team of school personnel to lead the development, implementation, and periodic review and updating of the local school wellness policy;''; and (D) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking ``1'' and inserting ``2''; and (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``in consultation with the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,'' after ``Prevention,''; and (ii) by inserting ``school-based mental health services providers (when available),'' after ``school food authorities,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C)-- (i) by striking ``required to promote'' and inserting the following: ``required-- ``(i) to promote''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) to promote mental health, encourage mental health assessments, and establish resilient school environments; and''; and (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Prevention,'' and inserting ``Prevention and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,''; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``2014,'' and inserting ``2026,''; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (D). <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act''. SEC. 2. LOCAL SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``mental health promotion and education,'' after ``physical activity,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``obesity;'' and inserting ``obesity and eating disorders;''; (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by striking ``agency permit'' and inserting the following: ``agency-- ``(A) permit''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated)-- (I) by inserting ``registered dietitians, school-based mental health services providers,'' after ``school administrators,''; and (II) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) establish a multidisciplinary team of school personnel to lead the development, implementation, and periodic review and updating of the local school wellness policy;''; and (D) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking ``1'' and inserting ``2''; and (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``in consultation with the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,'' after ``Prevention,''; and (ii) by inserting ``school-based mental health services providers (when available),'' after ``school food authorities,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C)-- (i) by striking ``required to promote'' and inserting the following: ``required-- ``(i) to promote''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) to promote mental health, encourage mental health assessments, and establish resilient school environments; and''; and (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Prevention,'' and inserting ``Prevention and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,''; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``2014,'' and inserting ``2026,''; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (D). <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act''. SEC. 2. LOCAL SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``mental health promotion and education,'' after ``physical activity,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``obesity;'' and inserting ``obesity and eating disorders;''; (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by striking ``agency permit'' and inserting the following: ``agency-- ``(A) permit''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated)-- (I) by inserting ``registered dietitians, school-based mental health services providers,'' after ``school administrators,''; and (II) by adding ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) establish a multidisciplinary team of school personnel to lead the development, implementation, and periodic review and updating of the local school wellness policy;''; and (D) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking ``1'' and inserting ``2''; and (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``in consultation with the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,'' after ``Prevention,''; and (ii) by inserting ``school-based mental health services providers (when available),'' after ``school food authorities,''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C)-- (i) by striking ``required to promote'' and inserting the following: ``required-- ``(i) to promote''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) to promote mental health, encourage mental health assessments, and establish resilient school environments; and''; and (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Prevention,'' and inserting ``Prevention and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,''; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``2014,'' and inserting ``2026,''; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (D). <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies. Section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.

H.R.2028

Education

Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth Act of 2021 This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education (ED) must annually recognize institutions of higher education (IHEs) that offer outstanding services and programs to foster care and homeless youth. Further, ED must establish a Center for Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth to assist IHEs with creating and maintaining their programs for these youth.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RECOGNITION OF FOSTER AND HOMELESS YOUTH FRIENDLY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Title VIII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new part: ``PART BB--FOSTER AND HOMELESS YOUTH FRIENDLY INSTITUTIONS ``SEC. 899. RECOGNITION OF FOSTER CARE YOUTH AND HOMELESS YOUTH FRIENDLY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ``(a) General Authority.--The Secretary shall recognize eligible institutions that offer outstanding support services and other programs tailored to the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(b) Designation.--An eligible institution recognized by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be designated as `Foster and Homeless Youth Friendly'. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. At a minimum, each application shall include a detailed description of the programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth that are offered by the institution, which may include programs and services such as-- ``(1) mentorship programs that formally match foster care youth and homeless youth with a peer or adult mentor; ``(2) academic support services to supplement or complement the classroom instruction provided to foster care youth and homeless youth; ``(3) housing assistance programs under which the institution provides-- ``(A) on-campus or off-campus housing directly to foster care youth and homeless youth; or ``(B) financial support to cover the housing costs of foster care youth and homeless youth; ``(4) life and workforce skills development programs that teach or enhance the skills that foster care youth and homeless youth may require to be successful in their personal and professional lives; ``(5) financial aid or scholarships available exclusively to foster care youth and homeless youth; ``(6) counseling or mental health services provided by a licensed professional with expertise in serving foster care youth and homeless youth; ``(7) case management services and efforts to facilitate participation in other Federal assistance programs for which students may be eligible; and ``(8) such other programs and services as the Secretary determines to be appropriate in consultation with the individuals and entities described in subsection (e). ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). The Secretary shall select such institutions on a competitive basis, based solely on merit. ``(B) Geographic diversity not required.--The Secretary shall not consider geographic diversity among the States as a factor in the selection of eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). The guidelines shall be developed and implemented as follows: ``(A) Draft guidelines.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue draft guidelines, which shall be made available for public comment for a period of not less than 90 days. ``(B) Revised guidelines.--Not later than 90 days after the end of the public comment period specified in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall issue revised guidelines, which shall be made available for public comment for a period of not less than 30 days. ``(C) Final guidelines.--Not later than 30 days after the end of the public comment period specified in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall publish and implement the final guidelines. ``(e) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate individuals and entities outside the Department of Education, which may include-- ``(1) other Federal agencies; ``(2) State agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education; ``(4) nonprofit and advocacy organizations; ``(5) current and former foster care youth; and ``(6) students who have experienced homelessness. ``(f) Information Sharing.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall publish, on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Education-- ``(1) a profile of each institution recognized under subsection (a) in the most recent year; and ``(2) a comprehensive list of all institutions previously recognized under subsection (a). ``(g) Ensuring Continuity of Quality Programs and Services for Foster and Homeless Youth.-- ``(1) Institutional review.-- ``(A) In general.--Not less frequently than once every five years, the Secretary shall review each institution recognized under subsection (a) to determine whether the programs and services provided by the institution continue to meet the criteria required for such recognition. ``(B) Notice.--If the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) that an institution no longer meets the criteria for recognition under subsection (a), the Secretary shall transmit written notice of such determination to the institution. ``(C) Revocation.--After transmitting the notice required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) revoke the institution's recognition under subsection (a); and ``(ii) remove the profile established for the institution under subsection (f)(1) from the website of the Department of Education. ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``SEC. 899A. TRAINING, EVALUATION, AND INFORMATION CENTER. ``(a) In General.--Not later than two years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a Center for Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth (referred to in this section as the `Center'). ``(b) Duties.--The duties of the Center shall be to assist institutions of higher education in establishing and maintaining programs for foster care youth and homeless youth, including by-- ``(1) providing technical assistance; ``(2) collecting, evaluating, and delivering information on best practices for such programs; and ``(3) maintaining resources to help foster care youth and homeless youth navigate postsecondary education. ``(c) Cooperative Agreement.--For the purpose of carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with one or more organizations with expertise in support services and other programs tailored to the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth, including-- ``(1) nonprofit nongovernmental organizations; ``(2) Federal and State government agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education, including public, private, and land-grant colleges and universities; and ``(4) such other organizations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(d) Priority.--In entering into agreements with organizations under subsection (c), the Secretary shall give priority to organizations that-- ``(1) are capable of engaging with foster care youth and homeless youth and programs that serve such youth and demonstrate expertise in understanding the unique needs of such youth; ``(2) demonstrate the capacity to effectively implement outreach, training, and coordination functions; ``(3) are capable of producing instructional materials that can easily be replicated and distributed to institutions of higher education in multiple formats; ``(4) have working partnerships with-- ``(A) nonprofit and private sector organizations; and ``(B) local, State, and Tribal governments; ``(5) have the ability to work in underserved communities; and ``(6) have an organizational mission aligned with goals of the program under this part. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. ``(2) Limitation on use of funds for operation.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each fiscal year beginning after fiscal year 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to support the operations of the Center. ``SEC. 899B. DEFINITIONS. ``In this part: ``(1) Eligible institution.--The term `eligible institution' means-- ``(A) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101); or ``(B) a postsecondary educational institution operated or controlled by the Bureau of Indian Education. ``(2) Foster care youth.--The term `foster care youth' means an individual whose care and placement is the responsibility of the State or Tribal agency that administers a State or Tribal plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.; 670 et seq.), without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section 472 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''. <all>

Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth Act of 2021

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes.

Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth Act of 2021

Rep. Kildee, Daniel T.

D

MI

This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education (ED) must annually recognize institutions of higher education (IHEs) that offer outstanding services and programs to foster care and homeless youth. Further, ED must establish a Center for Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth to assist IHEs with creating and maintaining their programs for these youth.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other 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. 1161a et seq.) 899. RECOGNITION OF FOSTER CARE YOUTH AND HOMELESS YOUTH FRIENDLY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The Secretary shall select such institutions on a competitive basis, based solely on merit. ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(C) Final guidelines.--Not later than 30 days after the end of the public comment period specified in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall publish and implement the final guidelines. ``(e) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate individuals and entities outside the Department of Education, which may include-- ``(1) other Federal agencies; ``(2) State agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education; ``(4) nonprofit and advocacy organizations; ``(5) current and former foster care youth; and ``(6) students who have experienced homelessness. ``(g) Ensuring Continuity of Quality Programs and Services for Foster and Homeless Youth.-- ``(1) Institutional review.-- ``(A) In general.--Not less frequently than once every five years, the Secretary shall review each institution recognized under subsection (a) to determine whether the programs and services provided by the institution continue to meet the criteria required for such recognition. 899A. ``(a) In General.--Not later than two years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a Center for Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth (referred to in this section as the `Center'). ``(2) Limitation on use of funds for operation.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each fiscal year beginning after fiscal year 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to support the operations of the Center. 899B. DEFINITIONS. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other 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. 1161a et seq.) RECOGNITION OF FOSTER CARE YOUTH AND HOMELESS YOUTH FRIENDLY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The Secretary shall select such institutions on a competitive basis, based solely on merit. ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(C) Final guidelines.--Not later than 30 days after the end of the public comment period specified in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall publish and implement the final guidelines. ``(e) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate individuals and entities outside the Department of Education, which may include-- ``(1) other Federal agencies; ``(2) State agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education; ``(4) nonprofit and advocacy organizations; ``(5) current and former foster care youth; and ``(6) students who have experienced homelessness. ``(2) Limitation on use of funds for operation.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each fiscal year beginning after fiscal year 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to support the operations of the Center. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other 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. 1161a et seq.) 899. RECOGNITION OF FOSTER CARE YOUTH AND HOMELESS YOUTH FRIENDLY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. The Secretary shall select such institutions on a competitive basis, based solely on merit. ``(B) Geographic diversity not required.--The Secretary shall not consider geographic diversity among the States as a factor in the selection of eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(C) Final guidelines.--Not later than 30 days after the end of the public comment period specified in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall publish and implement the final guidelines. ``(e) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate individuals and entities outside the Department of Education, which may include-- ``(1) other Federal agencies; ``(2) State agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education; ``(4) nonprofit and advocacy organizations; ``(5) current and former foster care youth; and ``(6) students who have experienced homelessness. ``(f) Information Sharing.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall publish, on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Education-- ``(1) a profile of each institution recognized under subsection (a) in the most recent year; and ``(2) a comprehensive list of all institutions previously recognized under subsection (a). ``(g) Ensuring Continuity of Quality Programs and Services for Foster and Homeless Youth.-- ``(1) Institutional review.-- ``(A) In general.--Not less frequently than once every five years, the Secretary shall review each institution recognized under subsection (a) to determine whether the programs and services provided by the institution continue to meet the criteria required for such recognition. ``(B) Notice.--If the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) that an institution no longer meets the criteria for recognition under subsection (a), the Secretary shall transmit written notice of such determination to the institution. 899A. ``(a) In General.--Not later than two years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a Center for Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth (referred to in this section as the `Center'). ``(d) Priority.--In entering into agreements with organizations under subsection (c), the Secretary shall give priority to organizations that-- ``(1) are capable of engaging with foster care youth and homeless youth and programs that serve such youth and demonstrate expertise in understanding the unique needs of such youth; ``(2) demonstrate the capacity to effectively implement outreach, training, and coordination functions; ``(3) are capable of producing instructional materials that can easily be replicated and distributed to institutions of higher education in multiple formats; ``(4) have working partnerships with-- ``(A) nonprofit and private sector organizations; and ``(B) local, State, and Tribal governments; ``(5) have the ability to work in underserved communities; and ``(6) have an organizational mission aligned with goals of the program under this part. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(2) Limitation on use of funds for operation.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each fiscal year beginning after fiscal year 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to support the operations of the Center. 899B. DEFINITIONS. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other 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. 1161a et seq.) 899. RECOGNITION OF FOSTER CARE YOUTH AND HOMELESS YOUTH FRIENDLY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. At a minimum, each application shall include a detailed description of the programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth that are offered by the institution, which may include programs and services such as-- ``(1) mentorship programs that formally match foster care youth and homeless youth with a peer or adult mentor; ``(2) academic support services to supplement or complement the classroom instruction provided to foster care youth and homeless youth; ``(3) housing assistance programs under which the institution provides-- ``(A) on-campus or off-campus housing directly to foster care youth and homeless youth; or ``(B) financial support to cover the housing costs of foster care youth and homeless youth; ``(4) life and workforce skills development programs that teach or enhance the skills that foster care youth and homeless youth may require to be successful in their personal and professional lives; ``(5) financial aid or scholarships available exclusively to foster care youth and homeless youth; ``(6) counseling or mental health services provided by a licensed professional with expertise in serving foster care youth and homeless youth; ``(7) case management services and efforts to facilitate participation in other Federal assistance programs for which students may be eligible; and ``(8) such other programs and services as the Secretary determines to be appropriate in consultation with the individuals and entities described in subsection (e). The Secretary shall select such institutions on a competitive basis, based solely on merit. ``(B) Geographic diversity not required.--The Secretary shall not consider geographic diversity among the States as a factor in the selection of eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(C) Final guidelines.--Not later than 30 days after the end of the public comment period specified in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall publish and implement the final guidelines. ``(e) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate individuals and entities outside the Department of Education, which may include-- ``(1) other Federal agencies; ``(2) State agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education; ``(4) nonprofit and advocacy organizations; ``(5) current and former foster care youth; and ``(6) students who have experienced homelessness. ``(f) Information Sharing.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall publish, on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Education-- ``(1) a profile of each institution recognized under subsection (a) in the most recent year; and ``(2) a comprehensive list of all institutions previously recognized under subsection (a). ``(g) Ensuring Continuity of Quality Programs and Services for Foster and Homeless Youth.-- ``(1) Institutional review.-- ``(A) In general.--Not less frequently than once every five years, the Secretary shall review each institution recognized under subsection (a) to determine whether the programs and services provided by the institution continue to meet the criteria required for such recognition. ``(B) Notice.--If the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) that an institution no longer meets the criteria for recognition under subsection (a), the Secretary shall transmit written notice of such determination to the institution. 899A. ``(a) In General.--Not later than two years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a Center for Fostering Postsecondary Success for Foster and Homeless Youth (referred to in this section as the `Center'). ``(d) Priority.--In entering into agreements with organizations under subsection (c), the Secretary shall give priority to organizations that-- ``(1) are capable of engaging with foster care youth and homeless youth and programs that serve such youth and demonstrate expertise in understanding the unique needs of such youth; ``(2) demonstrate the capacity to effectively implement outreach, training, and coordination functions; ``(3) are capable of producing instructional materials that can easily be replicated and distributed to institutions of higher education in multiple formats; ``(4) have working partnerships with-- ``(A) nonprofit and private sector organizations; and ``(B) local, State, and Tribal governments; ``(5) have the ability to work in underserved communities; and ``(6) have an organizational mission aligned with goals of the program under this part. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(2) Limitation on use of funds for operation.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each fiscal year beginning after fiscal year 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $1,000,000 in each fiscal year to support the operations of the Center. 899B. DEFINITIONS. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(e) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate individuals and entities outside the Department of Education, which may include-- ``(1) other Federal agencies; ``(2) State agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education; ``(4) nonprofit and advocacy organizations; ``(5) current and former foster care youth; and ``(6) students who have experienced homelessness. ``(C) Revocation.--After transmitting the notice required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) revoke the institution's recognition under subsection (a); and ``(ii) remove the profile established for the institution under subsection (f)(1) from the website of the Department of Education. ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(c) Cooperative Agreement.--For the purpose of carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with one or more organizations with expertise in support services and other programs tailored to the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth, including-- ``(1) nonprofit nongovernmental organizations; ``(2) Federal and State government agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education, including public, private, and land-grant colleges and universities; and ``(4) such other organizations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section 472 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). The guidelines shall be developed and implemented as follows: ``(A) Draft guidelines.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue draft guidelines, which shall be made available for public comment for a period of not less than 90 days. ``(B) Notice.--If the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) that an institution no longer meets the criteria for recognition under subsection (a), the Secretary shall transmit written notice of such determination to the institution. ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). The guidelines shall be developed and implemented as follows: ``(A) Draft guidelines.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue draft guidelines, which shall be made available for public comment for a period of not less than 90 days. ``(B) Notice.--If the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) that an institution no longer meets the criteria for recognition under subsection (a), the Secretary shall transmit written notice of such determination to the institution. ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(e) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate individuals and entities outside the Department of Education, which may include-- ``(1) other Federal agencies; ``(2) State agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education; ``(4) nonprofit and advocacy organizations; ``(5) current and former foster care youth; and ``(6) students who have experienced homelessness. ``(C) Revocation.--After transmitting the notice required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) revoke the institution's recognition under subsection (a); and ``(ii) remove the profile established for the institution under subsection (f)(1) from the website of the Department of Education. ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(c) Cooperative Agreement.--For the purpose of carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with one or more organizations with expertise in support services and other programs tailored to the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth, including-- ``(1) nonprofit nongovernmental organizations; ``(2) Federal and State government agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education, including public, private, and land-grant colleges and universities; and ``(4) such other organizations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section 472 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). The guidelines shall be developed and implemented as follows: ``(A) Draft guidelines.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue draft guidelines, which shall be made available for public comment for a period of not less than 90 days. ``(B) Notice.--If the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) that an institution no longer meets the criteria for recognition under subsection (a), the Secretary shall transmit written notice of such determination to the institution. ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). ``(e) Consultation.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate individuals and entities outside the Department of Education, which may include-- ``(1) other Federal agencies; ``(2) State agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education; ``(4) nonprofit and advocacy organizations; ``(5) current and former foster care youth; and ``(6) students who have experienced homelessness. ``(C) Revocation.--After transmitting the notice required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) revoke the institution's recognition under subsection (a); and ``(ii) remove the profile established for the institution under subsection (f)(1) from the website of the Department of Education. ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(c) Cooperative Agreement.--For the purpose of carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with one or more organizations with expertise in support services and other programs tailored to the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth, including-- ``(1) nonprofit nongovernmental organizations; ``(2) Federal and State government agencies; ``(3) institutions of higher education, including public, private, and land-grant colleges and universities; and ``(4) such other organizations as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section 472 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(c) Application.--To be considered for recognition under subsection (a), an eligible institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--Consistent with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall issue guidelines setting forth criteria and procedures for the selection of institutions for recognition under subsection (a). The guidelines shall be developed and implemented as follows: ``(A) Draft guidelines.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue draft guidelines, which shall be made available for public comment for a period of not less than 90 days. ``(B) Notice.--If the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) that an institution no longer meets the criteria for recognition under subsection (a), the Secretary shall transmit written notice of such determination to the institution. ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to provide the Center with the authority to issue mandates to, or impose requirements on, any institution of higher education. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care. ``(3) Homeless youth.--The term `homeless youth' has the meaning given the term `homeless children and youths' in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section 472 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(B) Notice.--If the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) that an institution no longer meets the criteria for recognition under subsection (a), the Secretary shall transmit written notice of such determination to the institution. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth, and for other purposes. ``(d) Selection Process.-- ``(1) General requirements.-- ``(A) Annual, merit-based selection.--On an annual basis, the Secretary shall select eligible institutions for recognition under subsection (a) from among institutions that submit applications to the Secretary under subsection (c). ``(D) Reapplication.--An institution that loses recognition under subsection (a) may reapply for such recognition in a subsequent application year. ``(2) Briefing.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a briefing that identifies-- ``(A) strategies used by institutions that proved effective in meeting the needs of foster care youth and homeless youth; and ``(B) recommendations on how to improve programs and services for foster care youth and homeless youth. ``(f) Limitation on Use of Funds.-- ``(1) Limitation on use of funds for establishment.--Of the funds made available to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the Secretary may use not more than $2,000,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Center. without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section 472 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 672) on behalf of the individual, including any such individual who was in such care on or after attaining 13 years of age and without regard to the reason the individual left such care.

H.R.2554

Health

Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements Act or the CRUISE Act This bill requires various activities to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the operation of cruise ships. Specifically, the bill establishes a working group comprised of specified federal departments and industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for resuming cruise ship operations. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must issue (within 30 days) separate recommendations on mitigating the introduction, transmission, and spread of COVID-19 onboard cruise ships and to communities onshore. The CDC must consult with the working group on these recommendations. Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services must revoke by July 4, 2021, its order issued on November 4, 2020, which restricts the operation of cruise ships in U.S. waters.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements Act'' or the ``CRUISE Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. (2) Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the cruise industry supported nearly 450,000 American jobs and contributed over $55,500,000,000 to the United States economy annually. More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. The majority of the individuals impacted are independent business owners or individuals employed by small- to medium-sized businesses, including travel agents, taxi drivers, port employees, baggage handlers, and longshore workers, as well as airline, hotel, and restaurant employees. (3) On October 30, 2020, the CDC issued the ``Framework for Conditional Sailing Order'' for cruise ships that laid out a 4- phase approach for the resumption of cruise activity. At that time, the CDC released technical instructions for only the first phase of this conditional sailing order. On April 2, 2021, more than 5 months later, CDC released the technical instructions for half of the second phase. Without the complete technical instructions for all 4 phases of this framework, no large cruise ships are able to resume operations in the United States under the CDC's conditional sailing order. (4) The cruise industry is the only segment of the United States economy that is completely prohibited from operations by the CDC due to COVID-19. For every other sector of the economy, CDC provides recommendations for how to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 without issuing orders to prohibit operations. (5) Since July 2020, cruising has continued in Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific with nearly 400,000 passengers sailing with health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID- 19. (6) The increasing availability of vaccines provides a path to the resumption of pre-pandemic activities. On March 2, 2021, President Biden stated: ``We're now on track to have enough vaccine supply for every adult in America by the end of May. . . . The more people who get vaccinated, the faster we're going to overcome this virus and get back to our loved ones, get our economy back on track, and start to move back to normal.''. (7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . After this long, hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation but we begin to mark our independence from this virus.''. SEC. 3. COVID-19 MITIGATION GUIDANCE FOR CRUISE SHIPS. (a) In General.--Not later than the earlier of 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act or June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this Act as the ``Director'') and in consultation with the interagency working group established under subsection (c), shall issue recommendations for how to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 introduction, transmission, and spread among passengers and crew onboard cruise ships and ashore to communities. The Secretary may later update or modify such recommendations as necessary to mitigate such risks. (b) Applicability.--The recommendations issued under subsection (a) shall be applicable to all cruise ships subject to the order entitled ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'', issued by the Director on March 24, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 16628), or any modification to, or extension of, such order. (c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. (2) Members.--The interagency working group shall consist of-- (A) the Secretary (or designee) serving as Chair; (B) the Secretaries (or designees) of Transportation, of Homeland Security, and of Commerce; and (C) industry stakeholders appointed by the Secretary. (3) Scope of recommendations.--In developing the recommendations described in subsection (a), the interagency working group shall consider public health safety needs; risk mitigation strategies and health protocols for passengers and crew that are consistent with, and not substantially more burdensome than, the guidance applied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to other business sectors and travel-related industries; and overall economic impacts, costs, and benefits of the recommendations. SEC. 4. RESUMPTION OF CRUISE SHIP OPERATIONS. Not later than July 4, 2021, the Secretary shall revoke the order entitled ``Framework for Conditional Sailing and Initial Phase COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Protection of Crew'', issued by the Director on November 4, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 70153), under the authority of sections 361 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States. SEC. 5. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall limit the authority of the Secretary to make and enforce such regulations that, in the judgment of the Secretary, are necessary to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases on any individual cruise ship presenting a public health threat by reason of the existence of any communicable disease. <all>

CRUISE Act

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes.

CRUISE Act Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements Act

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira

R

FL

This bill requires various activities to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the operation of cruise ships. Specifically, the bill establishes a working group comprised of specified federal departments and industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for resuming cruise ship operations. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must issue (within 30 days) separate recommendations on mitigating the introduction, transmission, and spread of COVID-19 onboard cruise ships and to communities onshore. The CDC must consult with the working group on these recommendations. Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services must revoke by July 4, 2021, its order issued on November 4, 2020, which restricts the operation of cruise ships in U.S. waters.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements Act'' or the ``CRUISE Act''. 2. FINDINGS. More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. The majority of the individuals impacted are independent business owners or individuals employed by small- to medium-sized businesses, including travel agents, taxi drivers, port employees, baggage handlers, and longshore workers, as well as airline, hotel, and restaurant employees. At that time, the CDC released technical instructions for only the first phase of this conditional sailing order. For every other sector of the economy, CDC provides recommendations for how to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 without issuing orders to prohibit operations. (6) The increasing availability of vaccines provides a path to the resumption of pre-pandemic activities. The more people who get vaccinated, the faster we're going to overcome this virus and get back to our loved ones, get our economy back on track, and start to move back to normal.''. (7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . After this long, hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation but we begin to mark our independence from this virus.''. 3. (b) Applicability.--The recommendations issued under subsection (a) shall be applicable to all cruise ships subject to the order entitled ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'', issued by the Director on March 24, 2020 (85 Fed. (2) Members.--The interagency working group shall consist of-- (A) the Secretary (or designee) serving as Chair; (B) the Secretaries (or designees) of Transportation, of Homeland Security, and of Commerce; and (C) industry stakeholders appointed by the Secretary. (3) Scope of recommendations.--In developing the recommendations described in subsection (a), the interagency working group shall consider public health safety needs; risk mitigation strategies and health protocols for passengers and crew that are consistent with, and not substantially more burdensome than, the guidance applied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to other business sectors and travel-related industries; and overall economic impacts, costs, and benefits of the recommendations. 4. RESUMPTION OF CRUISE SHIP OPERATIONS. Reg. SEC. 5. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall limit the authority of the Secretary to make and enforce such regulations that, in the judgment of the Secretary, are necessary to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases on any individual cruise ship presenting a public health threat by reason of the existence of any communicable disease.

This Act may be cited as the ``Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements Act'' or the ``CRUISE Act''. 2. FINDINGS. More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. The majority of the individuals impacted are independent business owners or individuals employed by small- to medium-sized businesses, including travel agents, taxi drivers, port employees, baggage handlers, and longshore workers, as well as airline, hotel, and restaurant employees. At that time, the CDC released technical instructions for only the first phase of this conditional sailing order. For every other sector of the economy, CDC provides recommendations for how to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 without issuing orders to prohibit operations. (7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . After this long, hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation but we begin to mark our independence from this virus.''. 3. (b) Applicability.--The recommendations issued under subsection (a) shall be applicable to all cruise ships subject to the order entitled ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'', issued by the Director on March 24, 2020 (85 Fed. (2) Members.--The interagency working group shall consist of-- (A) the Secretary (or designee) serving as Chair; (B) the Secretaries (or designees) of Transportation, of Homeland Security, and of Commerce; and (C) industry stakeholders appointed by the Secretary. (3) Scope of recommendations.--In developing the recommendations described in subsection (a), the interagency working group shall consider public health safety needs; risk mitigation strategies and health protocols for passengers and crew that are consistent with, and not substantially more burdensome than, the guidance applied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to other business sectors and travel-related industries; and overall economic impacts, costs, and benefits of the recommendations. 4. RESUMPTION OF CRUISE SHIP OPERATIONS. Reg. SEC. 5.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements Act'' or the ``CRUISE Act''. 2. FINDINGS. More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. The majority of the individuals impacted are independent business owners or individuals employed by small- to medium-sized businesses, including travel agents, taxi drivers, port employees, baggage handlers, and longshore workers, as well as airline, hotel, and restaurant employees. (3) On October 30, 2020, the CDC issued the ``Framework for Conditional Sailing Order'' for cruise ships that laid out a 4- phase approach for the resumption of cruise activity. At that time, the CDC released technical instructions for only the first phase of this conditional sailing order. For every other sector of the economy, CDC provides recommendations for how to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 without issuing orders to prohibit operations. (5) Since July 2020, cruising has continued in Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific with nearly 400,000 passengers sailing with health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID- 19. (6) The increasing availability of vaccines provides a path to the resumption of pre-pandemic activities. The more people who get vaccinated, the faster we're going to overcome this virus and get back to our loved ones, get our economy back on track, and start to move back to normal.''. (7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . After this long, hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation but we begin to mark our independence from this virus.''. 3. (a) In General.--Not later than the earlier of 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act or June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this Act as the ``Director'') and in consultation with the interagency working group established under subsection (c), shall issue recommendations for how to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 introduction, transmission, and spread among passengers and crew onboard cruise ships and ashore to communities. (b) Applicability.--The recommendations issued under subsection (a) shall be applicable to all cruise ships subject to the order entitled ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'', issued by the Director on March 24, 2020 (85 Fed. 16628), or any modification to, or extension of, such order. (2) Members.--The interagency working group shall consist of-- (A) the Secretary (or designee) serving as Chair; (B) the Secretaries (or designees) of Transportation, of Homeland Security, and of Commerce; and (C) industry stakeholders appointed by the Secretary. (3) Scope of recommendations.--In developing the recommendations described in subsection (a), the interagency working group shall consider public health safety needs; risk mitigation strategies and health protocols for passengers and crew that are consistent with, and not substantially more burdensome than, the guidance applied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to other business sectors and travel-related industries; and overall economic impacts, costs, and benefits of the recommendations. 4. RESUMPTION OF CRUISE SHIP OPERATIONS. Reg. 70153), under the authority of sections 361 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States. SEC. 5. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall limit the authority of the Secretary to make and enforce such regulations that, in the judgment of the Secretary, are necessary to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases on any individual cruise ship presenting a public health threat by reason of the existence of any communicable disease.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements Act'' or the ``CRUISE Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. (2) Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the cruise industry supported nearly 450,000 American jobs and contributed over $55,500,000,000 to the United States economy annually. More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. The majority of the individuals impacted are independent business owners or individuals employed by small- to medium-sized businesses, including travel agents, taxi drivers, port employees, baggage handlers, and longshore workers, as well as airline, hotel, and restaurant employees. (3) On October 30, 2020, the CDC issued the ``Framework for Conditional Sailing Order'' for cruise ships that laid out a 4- phase approach for the resumption of cruise activity. At that time, the CDC released technical instructions for only the first phase of this conditional sailing order. On April 2, 2021, more than 5 months later, CDC released the technical instructions for half of the second phase. Without the complete technical instructions for all 4 phases of this framework, no large cruise ships are able to resume operations in the United States under the CDC's conditional sailing order. (4) The cruise industry is the only segment of the United States economy that is completely prohibited from operations by the CDC due to COVID-19. For every other sector of the economy, CDC provides recommendations for how to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 without issuing orders to prohibit operations. (5) Since July 2020, cruising has continued in Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific with nearly 400,000 passengers sailing with health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID- 19. (6) The increasing availability of vaccines provides a path to the resumption of pre-pandemic activities. On March 2, 2021, President Biden stated: ``We're now on track to have enough vaccine supply for every adult in America by the end of May. The more people who get vaccinated, the faster we're going to overcome this virus and get back to our loved ones, get our economy back on track, and start to move back to normal.''. (7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . After this long, hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation but we begin to mark our independence from this virus.''. 3. (a) In General.--Not later than the earlier of 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act or June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this Act as the ``Director'') and in consultation with the interagency working group established under subsection (c), shall issue recommendations for how to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 introduction, transmission, and spread among passengers and crew onboard cruise ships and ashore to communities. The Secretary may later update or modify such recommendations as necessary to mitigate such risks. (b) Applicability.--The recommendations issued under subsection (a) shall be applicable to all cruise ships subject to the order entitled ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'', issued by the Director on March 24, 2020 (85 Fed. 16628), or any modification to, or extension of, such order. (2) Members.--The interagency working group shall consist of-- (A) the Secretary (or designee) serving as Chair; (B) the Secretaries (or designees) of Transportation, of Homeland Security, and of Commerce; and (C) industry stakeholders appointed by the Secretary. (3) Scope of recommendations.--In developing the recommendations described in subsection (a), the interagency working group shall consider public health safety needs; risk mitigation strategies and health protocols for passengers and crew that are consistent with, and not substantially more burdensome than, the guidance applied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to other business sectors and travel-related industries; and overall economic impacts, costs, and benefits of the recommendations. 4. RESUMPTION OF CRUISE SHIP OPERATIONS. Not later than July 4, 2021, the Secretary shall revoke the order entitled ``Framework for Conditional Sailing and Initial Phase COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Protection of Crew'', issued by the Director on November 4, 2020 (85 Fed. Reg. 70153), under the authority of sections 361 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States. SEC. 5. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall limit the authority of the Secretary to make and enforce such regulations that, in the judgment of the Secretary, are necessary to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of communicable diseases on any individual cruise ship presenting a public health threat by reason of the existence of any communicable disease.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( On April 2, 2021, more than 5 months later, CDC released the technical instructions for half of the second phase. Without the complete technical instructions for all 4 phases of this framework, no large cruise ships are able to resume operations in the United States under the CDC's conditional sailing order. ( (7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . a) In General.--Not later than the earlier of 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act or June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this Act as the ``Director'') and in consultation with the interagency working group established under subsection (c), shall issue recommendations for how to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 introduction, transmission, and spread among passengers and crew onboard cruise ships and ashore to communities. 16628), or any modification to, or extension of, such order. ( c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. ( 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. (5) Since July 2020, cruising has continued in Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific with nearly 400,000 passengers sailing with health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID- 19. ( 7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . The Secretary may later update or modify such recommendations as necessary to mitigate such risks. ( (c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. ( 70153), under the authority of sections 361 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. (5) Since July 2020, cruising has continued in Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific with nearly 400,000 passengers sailing with health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID- 19. ( 7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . The Secretary may later update or modify such recommendations as necessary to mitigate such risks. ( (c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. ( 70153), under the authority of sections 361 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( On April 2, 2021, more than 5 months later, CDC released the technical instructions for half of the second phase. Without the complete technical instructions for all 4 phases of this framework, no large cruise ships are able to resume operations in the United States under the CDC's conditional sailing order. ( (7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . a) In General.--Not later than the earlier of 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act or June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this Act as the ``Director'') and in consultation with the interagency working group established under subsection (c), shall issue recommendations for how to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 introduction, transmission, and spread among passengers and crew onboard cruise ships and ashore to communities. 16628), or any modification to, or extension of, such order. ( c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. ( 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. (5) Since July 2020, cruising has continued in Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific with nearly 400,000 passengers sailing with health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID- 19. ( 7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . The Secretary may later update or modify such recommendations as necessary to mitigate such risks. ( (c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. ( 70153), under the authority of sections 361 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( On April 2, 2021, more than 5 months later, CDC released the technical instructions for half of the second phase. Without the complete technical instructions for all 4 phases of this framework, no large cruise ships are able to resume operations in the United States under the CDC's conditional sailing order. ( (7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . a) In General.--Not later than the earlier of 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act or June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this Act as the ``Director'') and in consultation with the interagency working group established under subsection (c), shall issue recommendations for how to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 introduction, transmission, and spread among passengers and crew onboard cruise ships and ashore to communities. 16628), or any modification to, or extension of, such order. ( c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. ( 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. (5) Since July 2020, cruising has continued in Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific with nearly 400,000 passengers sailing with health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID- 19. ( 7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . The Secretary may later update or modify such recommendations as necessary to mitigate such risks. ( (c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. ( 70153), under the authority of sections 361 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( On April 2, 2021, more than 5 months later, CDC released the technical instructions for half of the second phase. Without the complete technical instructions for all 4 phases of this framework, no large cruise ships are able to resume operations in the United States under the CDC's conditional sailing order. ( (7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . a) In General.--Not later than the earlier of 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act or June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this Act as the ``Director'') and in consultation with the interagency working group established under subsection (c), shall issue recommendations for how to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 introduction, transmission, and spread among passengers and crew onboard cruise ships and ashore to communities. 16628), or any modification to, or extension of, such order. ( c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. ( 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( More than 300,000 jobs have been lost in the United States due to the suspension of cruises. (5) Since July 2020, cruising has continued in Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific with nearly 400,000 passengers sailing with health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID- 19. ( 7) As of March 11, 2021, 65 percent of people over the age of 65 and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 75 in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leading President Biden to state: ``All adult Americans will be eligible to get a vaccine no later than May 1. . . . The Secretary may later update or modify such recommendations as necessary to mitigate such risks. ( (c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. ( 70153), under the authority of sections 361 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264; 268), and any other order or regulation that prohibits the operation of all cruise ships in United States waters, requires such ships to obtain approval from the Director prior to operating, or otherwise acts as a de facto prohibition for cruise ship operations in the United States.

To provide COVID-19 mitigation instructions for cruise ships, and other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the ``No Sail Order and Suspension of Further Embarkation'' which prohibited all cruise ships with capacity to carry 250 or more individuals from embarking passengers in the United States. ( a) In General.--Not later than the earlier of 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act or June 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this Act as the ``Director'') and in consultation with the interagency working group established under subsection (c), shall issue recommendations for how to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 introduction, transmission, and spread among passengers and crew onboard cruise ships and ashore to communities. c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--There is hereby established an interagency working group, for purposes of developing, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the recommendations described in subsection (a), in order to facilitate the resumption of passenger cruise ship operations in the United States not later than July 4, 2021. (

H.R.1619

Native Americans

Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act This bill ratifies and confirms the actions of the Department of the Interior to take into trust approximately 17 acres of land in Cleveland County, North Carolina, for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation. The land is made part of the Catawba Reservation. The bill allows gaming on the land taken into trust for the tribe.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF CURRENT LAW. (a) Lands in South Carolina.--Section 14 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103- 116) shall only apply to gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in South Carolina. (b) Lands in States Other Than South Carolina.--Gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in States other than South Carolina shall be subject to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and sections 1166 through 1168 of title 18, United States Code. SEC. 3. REAFFIRMATION OF STATUS AND ACTIONS. (a) Ratification of Trust Status.--The action taken by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, to place approximately 17 acres of land located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation is hereby ratified and confirmed as if that action had been taken under a Federal law specifically authorizing or directing that action. (b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). (c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall-- (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Catawba Indian Nation to any land or interest in land in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Catawba Indian Nation in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right- of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (4) alter or diminish the right of the Catawba Indian Nation to seek to have additional land taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation. Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes.

Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act

Rep. Clyburn, James E.

D

SC

This bill ratifies and confirms the actions of the Department of the Interior to take into trust approximately 17 acres of land in Cleveland County, North Carolina, for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation. The land is made part of the Catawba Reservation. The bill allows gaming on the land taken into trust for the tribe.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF CURRENT LAW. (a) Lands in South Carolina.--Section 14 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103- 116) shall only apply to gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in South Carolina. (b) Lands in States Other Than South Carolina.--Gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in States other than South Carolina shall be subject to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and sections 1166 through 1168 of title 18, United States Code. SEC. 3. REAFFIRMATION OF STATUS AND ACTIONS. (a) Ratification of Trust Status.--The action taken by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, to place approximately 17 acres of land located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation is hereby ratified and confirmed as if that action had been taken under a Federal law specifically authorizing or directing that action. (b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). (c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall-- (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Catawba Indian Nation to any land or interest in land in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Catawba Indian Nation in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right- of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (4) alter or diminish the right of the Catawba Indian Nation to seek to have additional land taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation. Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 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 ``Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act''. 2. APPLICATION OF CURRENT LAW. (b) Lands in States Other Than South Carolina.--Gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in States other than South Carolina shall be subject to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and sections 1166 through 1168 of title 18, United States Code. SEC. 3. REAFFIRMATION OF STATUS AND ACTIONS. (a) Ratification of Trust Status.--The action taken by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, to place approximately 17 acres of land located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation is hereby ratified and confirmed as if that action had been taken under a Federal law specifically authorizing or directing that action. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). (c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall-- (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Catawba Indian Nation to any land or interest in land in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Catawba Indian Nation in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right- of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (4) alter or diminish the right of the Catawba Indian Nation to seek to have additional land taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation. Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF CURRENT LAW. (a) Lands in South Carolina.--Section 14 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103- 116) shall only apply to gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in South Carolina. (b) Lands in States Other Than South Carolina.--Gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in States other than South Carolina shall be subject to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and sections 1166 through 1168 of title 18, United States Code. SEC. 3. REAFFIRMATION OF STATUS AND ACTIONS. (a) Ratification of Trust Status.--The action taken by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, to place approximately 17 acres of land located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation is hereby ratified and confirmed as if that action had been taken under a Federal law specifically authorizing or directing that action. (b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). (c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall-- (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Catawba Indian Nation to any land or interest in land in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Catawba Indian Nation in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right- of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (4) alter or diminish the right of the Catawba Indian Nation to seek to have additional land taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation. Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF CURRENT LAW. (a) Lands in South Carolina.--Section 14 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103- 116) shall only apply to gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in South Carolina. (b) Lands in States Other Than South Carolina.--Gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in States other than South Carolina shall be subject to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and sections 1166 through 1168 of title 18, United States Code. SEC. 3. REAFFIRMATION OF STATUS AND ACTIONS. (a) Ratification of Trust Status.--The action taken by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, to place approximately 17 acres of land located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation is hereby ratified and confirmed as if that action had been taken under a Federal law specifically authorizing or directing that action. (b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). (c) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall-- (1) enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any right or claim of the Catawba Indian Nation to any land or interest in land in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) affect any water right of the Catawba Indian Nation in existence before the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) terminate or limit any access in any way to any right- of-way or right-of-use issued, granted, or permitted before the date of the enactment of this Act; or (4) alter or diminish the right of the Catawba Indian Nation to seek to have additional land taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation. Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. a) Lands in South Carolina.--Section 14 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103- 116) shall only apply to gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in South Carolina. ( (b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). ( Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. a) Lands in South Carolina.--Section 14 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103- 116) shall only apply to gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in South Carolina. ( (b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). ( Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. a) Lands in South Carolina.--Section 14 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103- 116) shall only apply to gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in South Carolina. ( (b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). ( Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. a) Lands in South Carolina.--Section 14 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103- 116) shall only apply to gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in South Carolina. ( (b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). ( Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To clarify the status of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation, and for other purposes. a) Lands in South Carolina.--Section 14 of the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Claims Settlement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103- 116) shall only apply to gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian Nation on lands located in South Carolina. ( (b) Administration.--The land placed into trust for the benefit of the Catawba Indian Nation by the Secretary on July 10, 2020, shall-- (1) be a part of the Catawba Reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe; and (2) be deemed to have been acquired and taken into trust as part of the restoration of lands for an Indian tribe that is restored to Federal recognition pursuant to section 20(b)(1)(B)(iii) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(B)(iii)). ( Passed the House of Representatives November 1, 2021.

S.1559

Taxation

2021 ESOP Fairness Act This bill allows certain over-the-counter securities to be treated as publicly traded employer securities for purposes of the diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``2021 ESOP Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN SECURITIES TREATED AS PUBLICLY TRADED. (a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. ``(ii) Special rule.--A security shall be treated as described in clause (i) if the security-- ``(I) is the subject of priced quotations by at least 2 dealers, published and made continuously available on an interdealer quotation system (as such term is used in section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) which has made the request described in section 6(j) of such Act to be treated as an alternative trading system, ``(II) is not a penny stock (as defined by section 3(a)(51) of such Act), ``(III) is issued by a company which is not a shell company (as such term is used in section 4(d)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933) or a blank check company (as defined in section 7(b)(3) of such Act), and is not subject to bankruptcy proceedings, ``(IV) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated in the United States, the issuer publishes, not less frequently than annually, financial statements audited by an independent auditor registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board established under the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002, and ``(V) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated outside of the United States, the issuer-- ``(aa) is subject to the reporting requirements of sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ``(bb) is subject to the reporting requirements of section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or ``(cc) is exempt from such requirements under section 240.12g3-2(b) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, and has published all information which is required by such Act or Rule, as applicable, to be publicly available.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

2021 ESOP Fairness Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans.

2021 ESOP Fairness Act

Sen. Tillis, Thomas

R

NC

This bill allows certain over-the-counter securities to be treated as publicly traded employer securities for purposes of the diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``2021 ESOP Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN SECURITIES TREATED AS PUBLICLY TRADED. (a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. ``(ii) Special rule.--A security shall be treated as described in clause (i) if the security-- ``(I) is the subject of priced quotations by at least 2 dealers, published and made continuously available on an interdealer quotation system (as such term is used in section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) which has made the request described in section 6(j) of such Act to be treated as an alternative trading system, ``(II) is not a penny stock (as defined by section 3(a)(51) of such Act), ``(III) is issued by a company which is not a shell company (as such term is used in section 4(d)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933) or a blank check company (as defined in section 7(b)(3) of such Act), and is not subject to bankruptcy proceedings, ``(IV) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated in the United States, the issuer publishes, not less frequently than annually, financial statements audited by an independent auditor registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board established under the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002, and ``(V) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated outside of the United States, the issuer-- ``(aa) is subject to the reporting requirements of sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ``(bb) is subject to the reporting requirements of section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or ``(cc) is exempt from such requirements under section 240.12g3-2(b) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, and has published all information which is required by such Act or Rule, as applicable, to be publicly available.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``2021 ESOP Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN SECURITIES TREATED AS PUBLICLY TRADED. ``(ii) Special rule.--A security shall be treated as described in clause (i) if the security-- ``(I) is the subject of priced quotations by at least 2 dealers, published and made continuously available on an interdealer quotation system (as such term is used in section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) which has made the request described in section 6(j) of such Act to be treated as an alternative trading system, ``(II) is not a penny stock (as defined by section 3(a)(51) of such Act), ``(III) is issued by a company which is not a shell company (as such term is used in section 4(d)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933) or a blank check company (as defined in section 7(b)(3) of such Act), and is not subject to bankruptcy proceedings, ``(IV) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated in the United States, the issuer publishes, not less frequently than annually, financial statements audited by an independent auditor registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board established under the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002, and ``(V) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated outside of the United States, the issuer-- ``(aa) is subject to the reporting requirements of sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ``(bb) is subject to the reporting requirements of section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or ``(cc) is exempt from such requirements under section 240.12g3-2(b) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, and has published all information which is required by such Act or Rule, as applicable, to be publicly available.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``2021 ESOP Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN SECURITIES TREATED AS PUBLICLY TRADED. (a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. ``(ii) Special rule.--A security shall be treated as described in clause (i) if the security-- ``(I) is the subject of priced quotations by at least 2 dealers, published and made continuously available on an interdealer quotation system (as such term is used in section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) which has made the request described in section 6(j) of such Act to be treated as an alternative trading system, ``(II) is not a penny stock (as defined by section 3(a)(51) of such Act), ``(III) is issued by a company which is not a shell company (as such term is used in section 4(d)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933) or a blank check company (as defined in section 7(b)(3) of such Act), and is not subject to bankruptcy proceedings, ``(IV) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated in the United States, the issuer publishes, not less frequently than annually, financial statements audited by an independent auditor registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board established under the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002, and ``(V) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated outside of the United States, the issuer-- ``(aa) is subject to the reporting requirements of sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ``(bb) is subject to the reporting requirements of section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or ``(cc) is exempt from such requirements under section 240.12g3-2(b) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, and has published all information which is required by such Act or Rule, as applicable, to be publicly available.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``2021 ESOP Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN SECURITIES TREATED AS PUBLICLY TRADED. (a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. ``(ii) Special rule.--A security shall be treated as described in clause (i) if the security-- ``(I) is the subject of priced quotations by at least 2 dealers, published and made continuously available on an interdealer quotation system (as such term is used in section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) which has made the request described in section 6(j) of such Act to be treated as an alternative trading system, ``(II) is not a penny stock (as defined by section 3(a)(51) of such Act), ``(III) is issued by a company which is not a shell company (as such term is used in section 4(d)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933) or a blank check company (as defined in section 7(b)(3) of such Act), and is not subject to bankruptcy proceedings, ``(IV) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated in the United States, the issuer publishes, not less frequently than annually, financial statements audited by an independent auditor registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board established under the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002, and ``(V) in the case of a security issued by a company incorporated outside of the United States, the issuer-- ``(aa) is subject to the reporting requirements of sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ``(bb) is subject to the reporting requirements of section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or ``(cc) is exempt from such requirements under section 240.12g3-2(b) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, and has published all information which is required by such Act or Rule, as applicable, to be publicly available.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain qualified over-the-counter securities to be treated as readily traded on an established securities market for the purpose of diversification requirements for employee stock ownership plans. a) In General.--Paragraph (35) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(I) Rules relating to publicly traded securities.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `publicly traded employer securities' means employer securities which are readily tradable on an established securities market. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(35) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (v) and by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (v). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.5499

Armed Forces and National Security

Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act or the PROVIDE Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to set forth criteria (1) for the priority processing of claims related to compensation for service-connected disability for certain veterans (e.g., veterans affected by homelessness or major disasters), and (2) to establish flexible evidence requirements for veterans who are unable to meet ordinary evidence requirements for such priority claims due to a major disaster.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act'' or the ``PROVIDE Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs sets forth criteria for priority processing of veterans' disability claims by the Department. (2) Such criteria include veterans affected by extreme financial hardship, homelessness, terminal illness, and participants in the Department's Fully Developed Claim program. (3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. (4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. SEC. 3. PRIORITY CLAIMS PROCESSING IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR DISASTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations setting forth criteria for priority processing of a claim for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). (b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5). Such additional regulations include-- (1) establishing flexible evidence requirements for veterans unable to meet the ordinary evidence requirements for such a claim due to a major disaster; and (2) establishing a flexible filing deadline for such a claim. (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a). <all>

PROVIDE Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters.

PROVIDE Act Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy

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CA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to set forth criteria (1) for the priority processing of claims related to compensation for service-connected disability for certain veterans (e.g., veterans affected by homelessness or major disasters), and (2) to establish flexible evidence requirements for veterans who are unable to meet ordinary evidence requirements for such priority claims due to a major disaster.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act'' or the ``PROVIDE Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs sets forth criteria for priority processing of veterans' disability claims by the Department. (2) Such criteria include veterans affected by extreme financial hardship, homelessness, terminal illness, and participants in the Department's Fully Developed Claim program. (3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. (4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. SEC. 3. PRIORITY CLAIMS PROCESSING IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR DISASTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations setting forth criteria for priority processing of a claim for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). (b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5). Such additional regulations include-- (1) establishing flexible evidence requirements for veterans unable to meet the ordinary evidence requirements for such a claim due to a major disaster; and (2) establishing a flexible filing deadline for such a claim. (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act'' or the ``PROVIDE Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) Such criteria include veterans affected by extreme financial hardship, homelessness, terminal illness, and participants in the Department's Fully Developed Claim program. (3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. (4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. SEC. 3. PRIORITY CLAIMS PROCESSING IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR DISASTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations setting forth criteria for priority processing of a claim for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. 5170). (b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5). Such additional regulations include-- (1) establishing flexible evidence requirements for veterans unable to meet the ordinary evidence requirements for such a claim due to a major disaster; and (2) establishing a flexible filing deadline for such a claim. (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act'' or the ``PROVIDE Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs sets forth criteria for priority processing of veterans' disability claims by the Department. (2) Such criteria include veterans affected by extreme financial hardship, homelessness, terminal illness, and participants in the Department's Fully Developed Claim program. (3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. (4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. SEC. 3. PRIORITY CLAIMS PROCESSING IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR DISASTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations setting forth criteria for priority processing of a claim for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). (b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5). Such additional regulations include-- (1) establishing flexible evidence requirements for veterans unable to meet the ordinary evidence requirements for such a claim due to a major disaster; and (2) establishing a flexible filing deadline for such a claim. (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act'' or the ``PROVIDE Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs sets forth criteria for priority processing of veterans' disability claims by the Department. (2) Such criteria include veterans affected by extreme financial hardship, homelessness, terminal illness, and participants in the Department's Fully Developed Claim program. (3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. (4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. SEC. 3. PRIORITY CLAIMS PROCESSING IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR DISASTER. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations setting forth criteria for priority processing of a claim for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). (b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5). Such additional regulations include-- (1) establishing flexible evidence requirements for veterans unable to meet the ordinary evidence requirements for such a claim due to a major disaster; and (2) establishing a flexible filing deadline for such a claim. (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. ( Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. ( Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. ( Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. ( Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 4) Priority claims processing for veterans affected by major disasters will significantly help such veterans begin rebuilding their lives. Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( (c) Notice to Veterans of Eligibility for Priority Claims Processing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post a permanent notice to veterans on the Department of Veterans Affairs website of the categories of eligibility for priority processing of such claims, including the changes to such categories made pursuant to subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expedite the processing of claims for disability compensation by veterans affected by major disasters. 3) Currently there is no process in place to prioritize the disability claims of veterans affected by major disasters such as fires and floods. ( Individuals whose claim shall be eligible for such priority processing shall include-- (1) veterans affected by extreme financial hardship; (2) veterans affected by homelessness; (3) veterans diagnosed with a terminal illness; (4) participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claim program; and (5) veterans who live in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170). ( b) Special Considerations for Claims Processing in the Event of a Major Disaster.--The Secretary shall prescribe additional regulations relating only to subsection (a)(5).

H.R.2623

Taxation

Cameron's Law This bill increases the rate of the tax credit for clinical testing expenses for rare diseases or conditions from 25% to 50% (orphan drug tax credit). The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to complete a study to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing and expanding the infrastructure to track the epidemiology of rare diseases or conditions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Cameron's Law''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF AMOUNT OF ORPHAN DRUG TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. CDC FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SURVEILLANCE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RARE DISEASES AND CONDITIONS. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this section referred to as the ``Director'') shall complete a study to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing and expanding the infrastructure to track the epidemiology of rare diseases and conditions, including with respect to the following: (1) Rates of mortality. (2) Potential for research and treatment. (3) Demographics. (4) Diagnosis and progression markers. (5) The history of the disease or condition. (6) Detection management. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall consult with relevant experts, including-- (1) epidemiologists with experience in disease surveillance; (2) representatives of national voluntary health associations; (3) health information technology experts or other information management specialists; (4) clinicians with expertise in rare diseases or conditions; (5) research scientists with expertise in rare diseases or conditions, or experience conducting translational research or utilizing surveillance systems for scientific research purposes; and (6) patients, and caregivers of patients, with rare diseases or conditions. (c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a). <all>

Cameron’s Law

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes.

Cameron’s Law

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh

D

NJ

This bill increases the rate of the tax credit for clinical testing expenses for rare diseases or conditions from 25% to 50% (orphan drug tax credit). The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to complete a study to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing and expanding the infrastructure to track the epidemiology of rare diseases or conditions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Cameron's Law''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF AMOUNT OF ORPHAN DRUG TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. CDC FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SURVEILLANCE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RARE DISEASES AND CONDITIONS. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this section referred to as the ``Director'') shall complete a study to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing and expanding the infrastructure to track the epidemiology of rare diseases and conditions, including with respect to the following: (1) Rates of mortality. (2) Potential for research and treatment. (3) Demographics. (4) Diagnosis and progression markers. (5) The history of the disease or condition. (6) Detection management. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall consult with relevant experts, including-- (1) epidemiologists with experience in disease surveillance; (2) representatives of national voluntary health associations; (3) health information technology experts or other information management specialists; (4) clinicians with expertise in rare diseases or conditions; (5) research scientists with expertise in rare diseases or conditions, or experience conducting translational research or utilizing surveillance systems for scientific research purposes; and (6) patients, and caregivers of patients, with rare diseases or conditions. (c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a). <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Cameron's Law''. 2. RESTORATION OF AMOUNT OF ORPHAN DRUG TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. CDC FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SURVEILLANCE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RARE DISEASES AND CONDITIONS. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this section referred to as the ``Director'') shall complete a study to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing and expanding the infrastructure to track the epidemiology of rare diseases and conditions, including with respect to the following: (1) Rates of mortality. (2) Potential for research and treatment. (3) Demographics. (4) Diagnosis and progression markers. (5) The history of the disease or condition. (6) Detection management. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall consult with relevant experts, including-- (1) epidemiologists with experience in disease surveillance; (2) representatives of national voluntary health associations; (3) health information technology experts or other information management specialists; (4) clinicians with expertise in rare diseases or conditions; (5) research scientists with expertise in rare diseases or conditions, or experience conducting translational research or utilizing surveillance systems for scientific research purposes; and (6) patients, and caregivers of patients, with rare diseases or conditions. (c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Cameron's Law''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF AMOUNT OF ORPHAN DRUG TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. CDC FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SURVEILLANCE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RARE DISEASES AND CONDITIONS. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this section referred to as the ``Director'') shall complete a study to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing and expanding the infrastructure to track the epidemiology of rare diseases and conditions, including with respect to the following: (1) Rates of mortality. (2) Potential for research and treatment. (3) Demographics. (4) Diagnosis and progression markers. (5) The history of the disease or condition. (6) Detection management. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall consult with relevant experts, including-- (1) epidemiologists with experience in disease surveillance; (2) representatives of national voluntary health associations; (3) health information technology experts or other information management specialists; (4) clinicians with expertise in rare diseases or conditions; (5) research scientists with expertise in rare diseases or conditions, or experience conducting translational research or utilizing surveillance systems for scientific research purposes; and (6) patients, and caregivers of patients, with rare diseases or conditions. (c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Cameron's Law''. SEC. 2. RESTORATION OF AMOUNT OF ORPHAN DRUG TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. CDC FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SURVEILLANCE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RARE DISEASES AND CONDITIONS. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this section referred to as the ``Director'') shall complete a study to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing and expanding the infrastructure to track the epidemiology of rare diseases and conditions, including with respect to the following: (1) Rates of mortality. (2) Potential for research and treatment. (3) Demographics. (4) Diagnosis and progression markers. (5) The history of the disease or condition. (6) Detection management. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall consult with relevant experts, including-- (1) epidemiologists with experience in disease surveillance; (2) representatives of national voluntary health associations; (3) health information technology experts or other information management specialists; (4) clinicians with expertise in rare diseases or conditions; (5) research scientists with expertise in rare diseases or conditions, or experience conducting translational research or utilizing surveillance systems for scientific research purposes; and (6) patients, and caregivers of patients, with rare diseases or conditions. (c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. ( 2) Potential for research and treatment. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. ( d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. 4) Diagnosis and progression markers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. 4) Diagnosis and progression markers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. ( 2) Potential for research and treatment. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. ( d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. 4) Diagnosis and progression markers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. ( 2) Potential for research and treatment. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. ( d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. 4) Diagnosis and progression markers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. ( 2) Potential for research and treatment. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. ( d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. 4) Diagnosis and progression markers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. (d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 45C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``25 percent'' and inserting ``50 percent''. ( 2) Potential for research and treatment. ( c) Report.--Not later than 3 months after completing the study required by subsection (a), the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study. ( d) Definition.--In this section, the terms ``rare diseases and conditions'' and ``rare diseases or conditions'' refer to human diseases and conditions that are-- (1) a rare disease or condition, as defined in section 526 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bb); or (2) determined by the Director to be rare and lacking in treatment options, so as to warrant consideration in the study required by subsection (a).

H.R.3963

Crime and Law Enforcement

Emergency Grants of Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2021 or the Emergency GRACE Act This bill sets forth provisions to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19 in federal correctional facilities (e.g., prisons) and state prison systems. Among the provisions, the bill Additionally, the bill provides FY2021 and FY2022 supplemental appropriations to help state prison systems expand testing of inmates and facilitate the compassionate release of high-risk inmates. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Emergency Grants of Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2021'' or the ``Emergency GRACE Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. (2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. SEC. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (a) Authority.--For purposes of a motion filed under section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, during any period for which a public health emergency is in effect, the requirement to exhaust all administrative rights or the 30-day waiting period described in section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply. (b) Identifying Compassionate Release Cases.--The Director shall-- (1) identify defendants who are at a higher risk of death, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including-- (A) defendants over the age of 60; (B) defendants with a terminal illness, as defined in section 3582(d)(1) of title 18, United States Code; and (C) defendants with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer; (2) upon a written request by a defendant for the medical records of the defendant, or in the case of the defendant's attorney, a request for the medical records of the defendant that declares under the penalty of perjury that the records are being sought in connection with a motion under subsection (a), promptly release all medical records from the year preceding the request to the parties specified in the request, including the court, the defendant, and any individual acting on the defendant's behalf; (3) ensure that there are adequate numbers of Bureau of Prison employees to carry out paragraph (1); and (4) provide guidance to Bureau of Prison employees consistent with public health and safety recommendations to prevent the spread of the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. SEC. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. (b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. (2) Factors to be considered.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the court may consider factors such as-- (A) whether an individual filed a motion for a reduction of sentence under section 3(a); (B) the risk to the health and safety of the facility in which the individual is held, including an outbreak of a highly contagious virus or disease; and (C) the safety of the community in which a person will be released. SEC. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. The subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. SEC. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (a) Required Action To Stop the Spread of Coronavirus.--The Director shall require that all Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, follow the Centers for Disease Control recommended procedures for limiting the spread of the coronavirus, including robust and ongoing testing, providing adequate soap, medical care, comprehensive sanitation and cleaning of facilities, personal protective equipment, and other safety measures provided free of charge to-- (1) individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility, including all contract facilities; and (2) individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility, including all contract facilities. (b) Plans and Procedures.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall-- (1) release information about plans and procedures to address the coronavirus within Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities; (2) update the number of coronavirus cases that exist in Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, and provide daily updates of the number; (3) begin the process of testing-- (A) all individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility or a contract facility; and (B) all individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility or contract facility; (4) provide prompt and accurate information about the number of coronavirus fatalities; (5) inform attorneys, families, and friends of inmates in custody when individuals are potentially exposed to or test positive with coronavirus and continue to provide timely, up- to-date information about the health of loved ones; (6) provide information about visitation, communication policies, and lockdowns; and (7) give updates on healthcare services being provided. SEC. 7. EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE SENTENCING REDUCTIONS ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR MEDICAL CONDITION. There are hereby appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for additional amounts for the Department of Justice for ``State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance'', $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus, domestically or internationally, to be awarded pursuant to the formula allocation (adjusted in proportion to the relative amounts statutorily designated therefor) that was used in fiscal year 2020 for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program as authorized by subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Acts of 1968 (``1968 Act''): Provided, That the amounts awarded to State Administering Agencies shall be awarded to the corrections departments or agency of each State and territory of the United States for the purpose of identifying State inmates who are at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including inmates over the age of 60, inmates with a terminal illness, and inmates with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer, and for the purpose of testing inmates for the coronavirus, and assisting such inmates in the preparation, drafting, and submission of requests for compassionate release, medical or elderly parole, or other sentence reductions on the basis of age or medical condition pursuant to relevant State law: Provided further, That the allocation provisions under subsections (a) through (e) of section 505 and the special rules for Puerto Rico under section 505(g) and section 1001(c) of the 1968 Act, shall not apply to the amount provided under this section: Provided further, That awards hereunder, shall not be subject to restrictions or special conditions that are the same as (or substantially similar to) those, imposed on awards under such subpart in fiscal year 2018, that forbid interference with Federal law enforcement: Provided further, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. <all>

Emergency Grants of Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2021

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk.

Emergency GRACE Act Emergency Grants of Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2021

Rep. Dean, Madeleine

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PA

This bill sets forth provisions to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19 in federal correctional facilities (e.g., prisons) and state prison systems. Among the provisions, the bill Additionally, the bill provides FY2021 and FY2022 supplemental appropriations to help state prison systems expand testing of inmates and facilitate the compassionate release of high-risk inmates. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

SHORT TITLE. 2. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (b) Plans and Procedures.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall-- (1) release information about plans and procedures to address the coronavirus within Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities; (2) update the number of coronavirus cases that exist in Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, and provide daily updates of the number; (3) begin the process of testing-- (A) all individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility or a contract facility; and (B) all individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility or contract facility; (4) provide prompt and accurate information about the number of coronavirus fatalities; (5) inform attorneys, families, and friends of inmates in custody when individuals are potentially exposed to or test positive with coronavirus and continue to provide timely, up- to-date information about the health of loved ones; (6) provide information about visitation, communication policies, and lockdowns; and (7) give updates on healthcare services being provided. SEC. 7.

SHORT TITLE. 2. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. SEC. 7.

SHORT TITLE. 2. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (b) Plans and Procedures.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall-- (1) release information about plans and procedures to address the coronavirus within Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities; (2) update the number of coronavirus cases that exist in Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, and provide daily updates of the number; (3) begin the process of testing-- (A) all individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility or a contract facility; and (B) all individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility or contract facility; (4) provide prompt and accurate information about the number of coronavirus fatalities; (5) inform attorneys, families, and friends of inmates in custody when individuals are potentially exposed to or test positive with coronavirus and continue to provide timely, up- to-date information about the health of loved ones; (6) provide information about visitation, communication policies, and lockdowns; and (7) give updates on healthcare services being provided. SEC. 7.

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 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) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. The subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (b) Plans and Procedures.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall-- (1) release information about plans and procedures to address the coronavirus within Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities; (2) update the number of coronavirus cases that exist in Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, and provide daily updates of the number; (3) begin the process of testing-- (A) all individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility or a contract facility; and (B) all individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility or contract facility; (4) provide prompt and accurate information about the number of coronavirus fatalities; (5) inform attorneys, families, and friends of inmates in custody when individuals are potentially exposed to or test positive with coronavirus and continue to provide timely, up- to-date information about the health of loved ones; (6) provide information about visitation, communication policies, and lockdowns; and (7) give updates on healthcare services being provided. SEC. 7. There are hereby appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for additional amounts for the Department of Justice for ``State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance'', $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus, domestically or internationally, to be awarded pursuant to the formula allocation (adjusted in proportion to the relative amounts statutorily designated therefor) that was used in fiscal year 2020 for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program as authorized by subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Acts of 1968 (``1968 Act''): Provided, That the amounts awarded to State Administering Agencies shall be awarded to the corrections departments or agency of each State and territory of the United States for the purpose of identifying State inmates who are at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including inmates over the age of 60, inmates with a terminal illness, and inmates with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer, and for the purpose of testing inmates for the coronavirus, and assisting such inmates in the preparation, drafting, and submission of requests for compassionate release, medical or elderly parole, or other sentence reductions on the basis of age or medical condition pursuant to relevant State law: Provided further, That the allocation provisions under subsections (a) through (e) of section 505 and the special rules for Puerto Rico under section 505(g) and section 1001(c) of the 1968 Act, shall not apply to the amount provided under this section: Provided further, That awards hereunder, shall not be subject to restrictions or special conditions that are the same as (or substantially similar to) those, imposed on awards under such subpart in fiscal year 2018, that forbid interference with Federal law enforcement: Provided further, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. ( d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. ( (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. ( 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. ( EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE SENTENCING REDUCTIONS ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR MEDICAL CONDITION.

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. ( d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. ( The subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. ( d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. ( The subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. ( d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. ( (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. ( 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. ( EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE SENTENCING REDUCTIONS ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR MEDICAL CONDITION.

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. ( d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. ( The subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. ( d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. ( (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. ( 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. ( EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE SENTENCING REDUCTIONS ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR MEDICAL CONDITION.

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. ( d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. ( The subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. ( d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. ( (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. ( 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. ( EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE SENTENCING REDUCTIONS ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR MEDICAL CONDITION.

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. ( d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. ( The subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. 2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. ( ( (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. ( b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. (

H.R.69

Science, Technology, Communications

Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 This bill makes daylight savings time the new, permanent standard time. States with areas exempt from daylight savings time may choose the standard time for those areas.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sunshine Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MAKING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME PERMANENT. (a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. (b) Advancement of Standard Time.-- (1) In general.--The second sentence of subsection (a) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the ``Calder Act'') (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended-- (A) by striking ``4 hours'' and inserting ``3 hours''; (B) by striking ``5 hours'' and inserting ``4 hours''; (C) by striking ``6 hours'' and inserting ``5 hours''; (D) by striking ``7 hours'' and inserting ``6 hours''; (E) by striking ``8 hours'' and inserting ``by 7 hours''; (F) by striking ``9 hours'' and inserting ``8 hours''; (G) by striking ``10 hours;'' and inserting ``9 hours;''; (H) by striking ``11 hours'' and inserting ``10 hours''; and (I) by striking ``10 hours.'' and inserting ``11 hours.''. (2) State exemption.--Such section is further amended by-- (A) redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (B) inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Standard Time for Certain States and Areas.--The standard time for a State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, pursuant to such section, or an area of a State that has exempted such area from such provisions pursuant to such section, shall be, as such State considers appropriate-- ``(1) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; or ``(2) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section as it was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''. <all>

Sunshine Protection Act of 2021

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes.

Sunshine Protection Act of 2021

Rep. Buchanan, Vern

R

FL

This bill makes daylight savings time the new, permanent standard time. States with areas exempt from daylight savings time may choose the standard time for those areas.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sunshine Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MAKING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME PERMANENT. (a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. (b) Advancement of Standard Time.-- (1) In general.--The second sentence of subsection (a) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the ``Calder Act'') (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended-- (A) by striking ``4 hours'' and inserting ``3 hours''; (B) by striking ``5 hours'' and inserting ``4 hours''; (C) by striking ``6 hours'' and inserting ``5 hours''; (D) by striking ``7 hours'' and inserting ``6 hours''; (E) by striking ``8 hours'' and inserting ``by 7 hours''; (F) by striking ``9 hours'' and inserting ``8 hours''; (G) by striking ``10 hours;'' and inserting ``9 hours;''; (H) by striking ``11 hours'' and inserting ``10 hours''; and (I) by striking ``10 hours.'' and inserting ``11 hours.''. (2) State exemption.--Such section is further amended by-- (A) redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (B) inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Standard Time for Certain States and Areas.--The standard time for a State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, pursuant to such section, or an area of a State that has exempted such area from such provisions pursuant to such section, shall be, as such State considers appropriate-- ``(1) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; or ``(2) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section as it was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''. <all>

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sunshine Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. MAKING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME PERMANENT. 260a) is hereby repealed. (b) Advancement of Standard Time.-- (1) In general.--The second sentence of subsection (a) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the ``Calder Act'') (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended-- (A) by striking ``4 hours'' and inserting ``3 hours''; (B) by striking ``5 hours'' and inserting ``4 hours''; (C) by striking ``6 hours'' and inserting ``5 hours''; (D) by striking ``7 hours'' and inserting ``6 hours''; (E) by striking ``8 hours'' and inserting ``by 7 hours''; (F) by striking ``9 hours'' and inserting ``8 hours''; (G) by striking ``10 hours;'' and inserting ``9 hours;''; (H) by striking ``11 hours'' and inserting ``10 hours''; and (I) by striking ``10 hours.'' and inserting ``11 hours.''. (2) State exemption.--Such section is further amended by-- (A) redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (B) inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Standard Time for Certain States and Areas.--The standard time for a State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, pursuant to such section, or an area of a State that has exempted such area from such provisions pursuant to such section, shall be, as such State considers appropriate-- ``(1) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; or ``(2) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section as it was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021.''. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sunshine Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MAKING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME PERMANENT. (a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. (b) Advancement of Standard Time.-- (1) In general.--The second sentence of subsection (a) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the ``Calder Act'') (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended-- (A) by striking ``4 hours'' and inserting ``3 hours''; (B) by striking ``5 hours'' and inserting ``4 hours''; (C) by striking ``6 hours'' and inserting ``5 hours''; (D) by striking ``7 hours'' and inserting ``6 hours''; (E) by striking ``8 hours'' and inserting ``by 7 hours''; (F) by striking ``9 hours'' and inserting ``8 hours''; (G) by striking ``10 hours;'' and inserting ``9 hours;''; (H) by striking ``11 hours'' and inserting ``10 hours''; and (I) by striking ``10 hours.'' and inserting ``11 hours.''. (2) State exemption.--Such section is further amended by-- (A) redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (B) inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Standard Time for Certain States and Areas.--The standard time for a State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, pursuant to such section, or an area of a State that has exempted such area from such provisions pursuant to such section, shall be, as such State considers appropriate-- ``(1) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; or ``(2) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section as it was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''. <all>

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sunshine Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MAKING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME PERMANENT. (a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. (b) Advancement of Standard Time.-- (1) In general.--The second sentence of subsection (a) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1918 (commonly known as the ``Calder Act'') (15 U.S.C. 261), is amended-- (A) by striking ``4 hours'' and inserting ``3 hours''; (B) by striking ``5 hours'' and inserting ``4 hours''; (C) by striking ``6 hours'' and inserting ``5 hours''; (D) by striking ``7 hours'' and inserting ``6 hours''; (E) by striking ``8 hours'' and inserting ``by 7 hours''; (F) by striking ``9 hours'' and inserting ``8 hours''; (G) by striking ``10 hours;'' and inserting ``9 hours;''; (H) by striking ``11 hours'' and inserting ``10 hours''; and (I) by striking ``10 hours.'' and inserting ``11 hours.''. (2) State exemption.--Such section is further amended by-- (A) redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (B) inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Standard Time for Certain States and Areas.--The standard time for a State that has exempted itself from the provisions of section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a(a)), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, pursuant to such section, or an area of a State that has exempted such area from such provisions pursuant to such section, shall be, as such State considers appropriate-- ``(1) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; or ``(2) the standard time for such State or area, as the case may be, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section as it was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''. <all>

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( 3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( 3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( 3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( 3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( (3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

To make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes. a) Repeal of Temporary Period for Daylight Savings Time.--Section 3 of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a) is hereby repealed. ( 3) Conforming amendment.--Such section is further amended, in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in section 3(a) of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. 260a),'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (b),''.

S.2854

Economics and Public Finance

Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements and procedures for the Department of the Treasury to transfer ownership of certain matured, unredeemed savings bonds and related records to states.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Tens of billions of dollars' worth of savings bonds have never been redeemed by their owners, including millions of bonds that matured years and even decades ago. The Department of the Treasury refers to these bonds as Matured Unredeemed Debt (``MUD''). (2) The United States savings bond program was created to fund critical government operations during times of national need while guaranteeing to citizens the promise of a safe return. (3) The States are the traditional custodians of abandoned property and are best positioned to help owners of abandoned bonds recover the proceeds of their investment. (4) Until abandoned property is claimed, the States are able to devote unclaimed funds to the health and welfare of their citizens. (5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. SEC. 3. TRANSFER AND REDEMPTION OF ABANDONED SAVINGS BONDS. Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other Federal law, the ownership of an applicable savings bond may be transferred pursuant to a valid judgment of escheatment vesting a State with title to the bond. Nothing in this section, or in any regulation promulgated by the Secretary to implement this section, may be construed to preempt State law providing for, or governing the escheatment of, applicable savings bonds. ``(2) The Secretary shall recognize an order of a court of competent jurisdiction that vests title to an applicable savings bond with a State, regardless of whether the State has possession of such bond if the State provides the Secretary with a certified copy of such order. ``(3)(A) If a State has title or is seeking to obtain title through a judicial proceeding to an applicable savings bond, the Secretary shall provide to the State, upon request, the serial number of such bond, and any reasonably available records or information-- ``(i) relating to the purchase or ownership of such bond, including any transactions involving such bond; or ``(ii) which may provide other identifying information relating to such bond. ``(B) Any records or information provided to a State pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be considered sufficient to enable the State to redeem the applicable savings bond for full value, regardless whether the bond is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the State's possession. ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (C), a State may redeem and receive payment for an applicable savings bond for which the State has title pursuant to the same procedures established pursuant to regulations which are available for payment or redemption of a savings bond by any owner of such bond. ``(B) The Secretary may not prescribe any regulation which prevents or prohibits a State from obtaining title to an applicable savings bond or redeeming such bond pursuant to the procedures described in subparagraph (A). ``(C) In the case of an applicable savings bond which is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the possession of the State, if the State has requested records and information under paragraph (3)(A), any applicable period of limitation for payment or redemption of such bond shall not begin to run against the State until the date on which the Secretary has provided the State with the records and information described in such paragraph. ``(5) If the United States Government makes payment to a State for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4)-- ``(A) that State shall attempt to locate the original owner of each such bond registered with an address in that State pursuant to the same standards and requirements as exist under that State's abandoned property rules and regulations; ``(B) except as provided in subparagraph (C), the United States Government shall not retain any further obligation or liability relating to such bond, including any obligation or liability with respect to the registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)); ``(C) should a State that receives payment for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4) fail to make payment to a registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)(B)) after presentment of a valid claim of ownership pursuant to that State's abandoned property rules and regulations, such owner may then seek redemption of their bond through the Secretary or any paying agent authorized by the United States Government to make payments to redeem such bonds, and it shall be paid; and ``(D) where the United States Government has made payment of an applicable savings bond under subparagraph (C), the respective State shall indemnify the United States for payments made on such bond. ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''. <all>

Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021

A bill to allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds.

Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021

Sen. Kennedy, John

R

LA

This bill establishes requirements and procedures for the Department of the Treasury to transfer ownership of certain matured, unredeemed savings bonds and related records to 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 ``Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Tens of billions of dollars' worth of savings bonds have never been redeemed by their owners, including millions of bonds that matured years and even decades ago. The Department of the Treasury refers to these bonds as Matured Unredeemed Debt (``MUD''). (2) The United States savings bond program was created to fund critical government operations during times of national need while guaranteeing to citizens the promise of a safe return. (5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. SEC. 3. TRANSFER AND REDEMPTION OF ABANDONED SAVINGS BONDS. ``(B) Any records or information provided to a State pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be considered sufficient to enable the State to redeem the applicable savings bond for full value, regardless whether the bond is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the State's possession. ``(5) If the United States Government makes payment to a State for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4)-- ``(A) that State shall attempt to locate the original owner of each such bond registered with an address in that State pursuant to the same standards and requirements as exist under that State's abandoned property rules and regulations; ``(B) except as provided in subparagraph (C), the United States Government shall not retain any further obligation or liability relating to such bond, including any obligation or liability with respect to the registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)); ``(C) should a State that receives payment for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4) fail to make payment to a registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)(B)) after presentment of a valid claim of ownership pursuant to that State's abandoned property rules and regulations, such owner may then seek redemption of their bond through the Secretary or any paying agent authorized by the United States Government to make payments to redeem such bonds, and it shall be paid; and ``(D) where the United States Government has made payment of an applicable savings bond under subparagraph (C), the respective State shall indemnify the United States for payments made on such bond. ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. The Department of the Treasury refers to these bonds as Matured Unredeemed Debt (``MUD''). (5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. SEC. 3. TRANSFER AND REDEMPTION OF ABANDONED SAVINGS BONDS. ``(B) Any records or information provided to a State pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be considered sufficient to enable the State to redeem the applicable savings bond for full value, regardless whether the bond is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the State's possession. ``(5) If the United States Government makes payment to a State for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4)-- ``(A) that State shall attempt to locate the original owner of each such bond registered with an address in that State pursuant to the same standards and requirements as exist under that State's abandoned property rules and regulations; ``(B) except as provided in subparagraph (C), the United States Government shall not retain any further obligation or liability relating to such bond, including any obligation or liability with respect to the registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)); ``(C) should a State that receives payment for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4) fail to make payment to a registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)(B)) after presentment of a valid claim of ownership pursuant to that State's abandoned property rules and regulations, such owner may then seek redemption of their bond through the Secretary or any paying agent authorized by the United States Government to make payments to redeem such bonds, and it shall be paid; and ``(D) where the United States Government has made payment of an applicable savings bond under subparagraph (C), the respective State shall indemnify the United States for payments made on such bond.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Tens of billions of dollars' worth of savings bonds have never been redeemed by their owners, including millions of bonds that matured years and even decades ago. The Department of the Treasury refers to these bonds as Matured Unredeemed Debt (``MUD''). (2) The United States savings bond program was created to fund critical government operations during times of national need while guaranteeing to citizens the promise of a safe return. (3) The States are the traditional custodians of abandoned property and are best positioned to help owners of abandoned bonds recover the proceeds of their investment. (4) Until abandoned property is claimed, the States are able to devote unclaimed funds to the health and welfare of their citizens. (5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. SEC. 3. TRANSFER AND REDEMPTION OF ABANDONED SAVINGS BONDS. Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other Federal law, the ownership of an applicable savings bond may be transferred pursuant to a valid judgment of escheatment vesting a State with title to the bond. Nothing in this section, or in any regulation promulgated by the Secretary to implement this section, may be construed to preempt State law providing for, or governing the escheatment of, applicable savings bonds. ``(3)(A) If a State has title or is seeking to obtain title through a judicial proceeding to an applicable savings bond, the Secretary shall provide to the State, upon request, the serial number of such bond, and any reasonably available records or information-- ``(i) relating to the purchase or ownership of such bond, including any transactions involving such bond; or ``(ii) which may provide other identifying information relating to such bond. ``(B) Any records or information provided to a State pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be considered sufficient to enable the State to redeem the applicable savings bond for full value, regardless whether the bond is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the State's possession. ``(B) The Secretary may not prescribe any regulation which prevents or prohibits a State from obtaining title to an applicable savings bond or redeeming such bond pursuant to the procedures described in subparagraph (A). ``(5) If the United States Government makes payment to a State for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4)-- ``(A) that State shall attempt to locate the original owner of each such bond registered with an address in that State pursuant to the same standards and requirements as exist under that State's abandoned property rules and regulations; ``(B) except as provided in subparagraph (C), the United States Government shall not retain any further obligation or liability relating to such bond, including any obligation or liability with respect to the registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)); ``(C) should a State that receives payment for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4) fail to make payment to a registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)(B)) after presentment of a valid claim of ownership pursuant to that State's abandoned property rules and regulations, such owner may then seek redemption of their bond through the Secretary or any paying agent authorized by the United States Government to make payments to redeem such bonds, and it shall be paid; and ``(D) where the United States Government has made payment of an applicable savings bond under subparagraph (C), the respective State shall indemnify the United States for payments made on such bond. ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Tens of billions of dollars' worth of savings bonds have never been redeemed by their owners, including millions of bonds that matured years and even decades ago. The Department of the Treasury refers to these bonds as Matured Unredeemed Debt (``MUD''). (2) The United States savings bond program was created to fund critical government operations during times of national need while guaranteeing to citizens the promise of a safe return. (3) The States are the traditional custodians of abandoned property and are best positioned to help owners of abandoned bonds recover the proceeds of their investment. (4) Until abandoned property is claimed, the States are able to devote unclaimed funds to the health and welfare of their citizens. (5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. SEC. 3. TRANSFER AND REDEMPTION OF ABANDONED SAVINGS BONDS. Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other Federal law, the ownership of an applicable savings bond may be transferred pursuant to a valid judgment of escheatment vesting a State with title to the bond. Nothing in this section, or in any regulation promulgated by the Secretary to implement this section, may be construed to preempt State law providing for, or governing the escheatment of, applicable savings bonds. ``(2) The Secretary shall recognize an order of a court of competent jurisdiction that vests title to an applicable savings bond with a State, regardless of whether the State has possession of such bond if the State provides the Secretary with a certified copy of such order. ``(3)(A) If a State has title or is seeking to obtain title through a judicial proceeding to an applicable savings bond, the Secretary shall provide to the State, upon request, the serial number of such bond, and any reasonably available records or information-- ``(i) relating to the purchase or ownership of such bond, including any transactions involving such bond; or ``(ii) which may provide other identifying information relating to such bond. ``(B) Any records or information provided to a State pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be considered sufficient to enable the State to redeem the applicable savings bond for full value, regardless whether the bond is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the State's possession. ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (C), a State may redeem and receive payment for an applicable savings bond for which the State has title pursuant to the same procedures established pursuant to regulations which are available for payment or redemption of a savings bond by any owner of such bond. ``(B) The Secretary may not prescribe any regulation which prevents or prohibits a State from obtaining title to an applicable savings bond or redeeming such bond pursuant to the procedures described in subparagraph (A). ``(C) In the case of an applicable savings bond which is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the possession of the State, if the State has requested records and information under paragraph (3)(A), any applicable period of limitation for payment or redemption of such bond shall not begin to run against the State until the date on which the Secretary has provided the State with the records and information described in such paragraph. ``(5) If the United States Government makes payment to a State for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4)-- ``(A) that State shall attempt to locate the original owner of each such bond registered with an address in that State pursuant to the same standards and requirements as exist under that State's abandoned property rules and regulations; ``(B) except as provided in subparagraph (C), the United States Government shall not retain any further obligation or liability relating to such bond, including any obligation or liability with respect to the registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)); ``(C) should a State that receives payment for an applicable savings bond pursuant to paragraph (4) fail to make payment to a registered owner of such bond (as described in paragraph (6)(B)) after presentment of a valid claim of ownership pursuant to that State's abandoned property rules and regulations, such owner may then seek redemption of their bond through the Secretary or any paying agent authorized by the United States Government to make payments to redeem such bonds, and it shall be paid; and ``(D) where the United States Government has made payment of an applicable savings bond under subparagraph (C), the respective State shall indemnify the United States for payments made on such bond. ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''. <all>

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other Federal law, the ownership of an applicable savings bond may be transferred pursuant to a valid judgment of escheatment vesting a State with title to the bond. ``(2) The Secretary shall recognize an order of a court of competent jurisdiction that vests title to an applicable savings bond with a State, regardless of whether the State has possession of such bond if the State provides the Secretary with a certified copy of such order. ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (C), a State may redeem and receive payment for an applicable savings bond for which the State has title pursuant to the same procedures established pursuant to regulations which are available for payment or redemption of a savings bond by any owner of such bond. ``(B) The Secretary may not prescribe any regulation which prevents or prohibits a State from obtaining title to an applicable savings bond or redeeming such bond pursuant to the procedures described in subparagraph (A). ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 4) Until abandoned property is claimed, the States are able to devote unclaimed funds to the health and welfare of their citizens. ( 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. ``(3)(A) If a State has title or is seeking to obtain title through a judicial proceeding to an applicable savings bond, the Secretary shall provide to the State, upon request, the serial number of such bond, and any reasonably available records or information-- ``(i) relating to the purchase or ownership of such bond, including any transactions involving such bond; or ``(ii) which may provide other identifying information relating to such bond. ``(C) In the case of an applicable savings bond which is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the possession of the State, if the State has requested records and information under paragraph (3)(A), any applicable period of limitation for payment or redemption of such bond shall not begin to run against the State until the date on which the Secretary has provided the State with the records and information described in such paragraph. ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 4) Until abandoned property is claimed, the States are able to devote unclaimed funds to the health and welfare of their citizens. ( 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. ``(3)(A) If a State has title or is seeking to obtain title through a judicial proceeding to an applicable savings bond, the Secretary shall provide to the State, upon request, the serial number of such bond, and any reasonably available records or information-- ``(i) relating to the purchase or ownership of such bond, including any transactions involving such bond; or ``(ii) which may provide other identifying information relating to such bond. ``(C) In the case of an applicable savings bond which is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the possession of the State, if the State has requested records and information under paragraph (3)(A), any applicable period of limitation for payment or redemption of such bond shall not begin to run against the State until the date on which the Secretary has provided the State with the records and information described in such paragraph. ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other Federal law, the ownership of an applicable savings bond may be transferred pursuant to a valid judgment of escheatment vesting a State with title to the bond. ``(2) The Secretary shall recognize an order of a court of competent jurisdiction that vests title to an applicable savings bond with a State, regardless of whether the State has possession of such bond if the State provides the Secretary with a certified copy of such order. ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (C), a State may redeem and receive payment for an applicable savings bond for which the State has title pursuant to the same procedures established pursuant to regulations which are available for payment or redemption of a savings bond by any owner of such bond. ``(B) The Secretary may not prescribe any regulation which prevents or prohibits a State from obtaining title to an applicable savings bond or redeeming such bond pursuant to the procedures described in subparagraph (A). ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 4) Until abandoned property is claimed, the States are able to devote unclaimed funds to the health and welfare of their citizens. ( 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. ``(3)(A) If a State has title or is seeking to obtain title through a judicial proceeding to an applicable savings bond, the Secretary shall provide to the State, upon request, the serial number of such bond, and any reasonably available records or information-- ``(i) relating to the purchase or ownership of such bond, including any transactions involving such bond; or ``(ii) which may provide other identifying information relating to such bond. ``(C) In the case of an applicable savings bond which is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the possession of the State, if the State has requested records and information under paragraph (3)(A), any applicable period of limitation for payment or redemption of such bond shall not begin to run against the State until the date on which the Secretary has provided the State with the records and information described in such paragraph. ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other Federal law, the ownership of an applicable savings bond may be transferred pursuant to a valid judgment of escheatment vesting a State with title to the bond. ``(2) The Secretary shall recognize an order of a court of competent jurisdiction that vests title to an applicable savings bond with a State, regardless of whether the State has possession of such bond if the State provides the Secretary with a certified copy of such order. ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (C), a State may redeem and receive payment for an applicable savings bond for which the State has title pursuant to the same procedures established pursuant to regulations which are available for payment or redemption of a savings bond by any owner of such bond. ``(B) The Secretary may not prescribe any regulation which prevents or prohibits a State from obtaining title to an applicable savings bond or redeeming such bond pursuant to the procedures described in subparagraph (A). ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 4) Until abandoned property is claimed, the States are able to devote unclaimed funds to the health and welfare of their citizens. ( 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. ``(3)(A) If a State has title or is seeking to obtain title through a judicial proceeding to an applicable savings bond, the Secretary shall provide to the State, upon request, the serial number of such bond, and any reasonably available records or information-- ``(i) relating to the purchase or ownership of such bond, including any transactions involving such bond; or ``(ii) which may provide other identifying information relating to such bond. ``(C) In the case of an applicable savings bond which is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the possession of the State, if the State has requested records and information under paragraph (3)(A), any applicable period of limitation for payment or redemption of such bond shall not begin to run against the State until the date on which the Secretary has provided the State with the records and information described in such paragraph. ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other Federal law, the ownership of an applicable savings bond may be transferred pursuant to a valid judgment of escheatment vesting a State with title to the bond. ``(2) The Secretary shall recognize an order of a court of competent jurisdiction that vests title to an applicable savings bond with a State, regardless of whether the State has possession of such bond if the State provides the Secretary with a certified copy of such order. ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (C), a State may redeem and receive payment for an applicable savings bond for which the State has title pursuant to the same procedures established pursuant to regulations which are available for payment or redemption of a savings bond by any owner of such bond. ``(B) The Secretary may not prescribe any regulation which prevents or prohibits a State from obtaining title to an applicable savings bond or redeeming such bond pursuant to the procedures described in subparagraph (A). ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 4) Until abandoned property is claimed, the States are able to devote unclaimed funds to the health and welfare of their citizens. ( 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. ``(3)(A) If a State has title or is seeking to obtain title through a judicial proceeding to an applicable savings bond, the Secretary shall provide to the State, upon request, the serial number of such bond, and any reasonably available records or information-- ``(i) relating to the purchase or ownership of such bond, including any transactions involving such bond; or ``(ii) which may provide other identifying information relating to such bond. ``(C) In the case of an applicable savings bond which is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, defaced, or otherwise not in the possession of the State, if the State has requested records and information under paragraph (3)(A), any applicable period of limitation for payment or redemption of such bond shall not begin to run against the State until the date on which the Secretary has provided the State with the records and information described in such paragraph. ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

To allow for the transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds. 5) Allowing States to utilize the proceeds of abandoned savings bonds provides them with liquidity and the ability to serve their citizens without increasing the Federal deficit. Section 3105 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other Federal law, the ownership of an applicable savings bond may be transferred pursuant to a valid judgment of escheatment vesting a State with title to the bond. ``(2) The Secretary shall recognize an order of a court of competent jurisdiction that vests title to an applicable savings bond with a State, regardless of whether the State has possession of such bond if the State provides the Secretary with a certified copy of such order. ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (C), a State may redeem and receive payment for an applicable savings bond for which the State has title pursuant to the same procedures established pursuant to regulations which are available for payment or redemption of a savings bond by any owner of such bond. ``(B) The Secretary may not prescribe any regulation which prevents or prohibits a State from obtaining title to an applicable savings bond or redeeming such bond pursuant to the procedures described in subparagraph (A). ``(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable savings bond' means any United States savings bond that-- ``(A) matured on or before December 31, 2017; ``(B) is registered to an owner with a last known address within a State claiming title under a valid escheatment order entered after December 31, 2012, and before January 2026; and ``(C) has not been redeemed by such owner.''.

S.229

Finance and Financial Sector

Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act or the FDIC Act This bill requires the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to begin proceedings for terminating the insured status of large depository institutions that deny banking services to federal contractors that otherwise qualify for such services.

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF INSURANCE. Section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``or (x)'' after ``subsection (w)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(x) Termination of Insurance Relating to Denial of Services to Federal Contractors.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `contractor' means an entity that-- ``(i) is a party to a contract with the Federal Government; ``(ii) has complied with all applicable laws and regulations in fulfilling the responsibilities of the entity with respect to the contract described in clause (i); and ``(iii) satisfies traditional underwriting and credit standards with respect to the banking service sought by the entity under paragraph (2); and ``(B) the term `covered institution' means an insured depository institution that has more than $50,000,000,000 in total consolidated assets. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''. <all>

FDIC Act

A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes.

FDIC Act Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill requires the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to begin proceedings for terminating the insured status of large depository institutions that deny banking services to federal contractors that otherwise qualify for such services.

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF INSURANCE. Section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``or (x)'' after ``subsection (w)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(x) Termination of Insurance Relating to Denial of Services to Federal Contractors.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `contractor' means an entity that-- ``(i) is a party to a contract with the Federal Government; ``(ii) has complied with all applicable laws and regulations in fulfilling the responsibilities of the entity with respect to the contract described in clause (i); and ``(iii) satisfies traditional underwriting and credit standards with respect to the banking service sought by the entity under paragraph (2); and ``(B) the term `covered institution' means an insured depository institution that has more than $50,000,000,000 in total consolidated assets. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''. <all>

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF INSURANCE. Section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``or (x)'' after ``subsection (w)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(x) Termination of Insurance Relating to Denial of Services to Federal Contractors.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `contractor' means an entity that-- ``(i) is a party to a contract with the Federal Government; ``(ii) has complied with all applicable laws and regulations in fulfilling the responsibilities of the entity with respect to the contract described in clause (i); and ``(iii) satisfies traditional underwriting and credit standards with respect to the banking service sought by the entity under paragraph (2); and ``(B) the term `covered institution' means an insured depository institution that has more than $50,000,000,000 in total consolidated assets. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''. <all>

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF INSURANCE. Section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``or (x)'' after ``subsection (w)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(x) Termination of Insurance Relating to Denial of Services to Federal Contractors.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `contractor' means an entity that-- ``(i) is a party to a contract with the Federal Government; ``(ii) has complied with all applicable laws and regulations in fulfilling the responsibilities of the entity with respect to the contract described in clause (i); and ``(iii) satisfies traditional underwriting and credit standards with respect to the banking service sought by the entity under paragraph (2); and ``(B) the term `covered institution' means an insured depository institution that has more than $50,000,000,000 in total consolidated assets. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''. <all>

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF INSURANCE. Section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``or (x)'' after ``subsection (w)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(x) Termination of Insurance Relating to Denial of Services to Federal Contractors.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `contractor' means an entity that-- ``(i) is a party to a contract with the Federal Government; ``(ii) has complied with all applicable laws and regulations in fulfilling the responsibilities of the entity with respect to the contract described in clause (i); and ``(iii) satisfies traditional underwriting and credit standards with respect to the banking service sought by the entity under paragraph (2); and ``(B) the term `covered institution' means an insured depository institution that has more than $50,000,000,000 in total consolidated assets. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''. <all>

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''.

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''.

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''.

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''.

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to terminate the insured status of a depository institution that refuses to provide services to certain Federal contractors, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Defense for Industrial Contractors Act'' or the ``FDIC Act''. ``(2) Notice of termination; pretermination hearing.--If a covered institution refuses to provide a banking service sought by a contractor, the Board of Directors shall-- ``(A) issue to the insured depository institution a notice of its intention to terminate the insured status of the insured depository institution; and ``(B) schedule a hearing on the matter, which shall be conducted in all respects as a termination hearing pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (5) of subsection (a). ``(3) Temporary insurance of previously insured deposits.-- Upon termination of the insured status of any depository institution pursuant to paragraph (2), the deposits of such depository institution shall be treated in accordance with subsection (a)(7).''.

H.R.2764

Energy

Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021 This bill supports the expansion of community solar energy and doubles the allowable time period for a long-term contract between the General Services Administration (GSA) and a public utility. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program for expanding community solar energy options, including options for low-income and moderate-income individuals. In addition, DOE must expand existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects as specified by the bill. Further, the bill revises requirements for electric utilities, including by requiring each electric utility to offer a community solar program. Finally, the bill allows the GSA to make a public utility contract for a period of up to 30 years. Currently, the GSA may make a public utility contract for up to 10 years.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COMMUNITY SOLAR CONSUMER CHOICE PROGRAM; FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SOLAR. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Community solar.--The term ``community solar'' means a solar power plant, the benefits of the electricity produced by which are shared by two or more electricity customers. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (3) Subscriber.--The term ``subscriber'' means an electricity customer who receives a benefit associated with the proportional output of the community solar facility of the customer. (b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. (2) Alignment with existing federal programs.--The Secretary shall align the program under paragraph (1) with existing Federal programs that serve low-income communities. (3) Assistance to state and local governments.--In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) provide technical assistance to States and local and Tribal governments for projects to increase community solar; (B) assist States and local and Tribal governments in the development of new and innovative financial and business models that leverage competition in the marketplace in order to serve community solar subscribers; and (C) use National Laboratories (as defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801)) to collect and disseminate data to assist private entities in the financing of, subscription to, and operation of community solar projects. (c) Federal Government Participation in Community Solar.--The Secretary will expand the existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects (as defined in paragraph (20) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAMS. (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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `community solar program' means a service provided to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves through which the value of electricity generated by a community solar facility may be used to offset charges billed to the electric consumer by the electric utility. A `community solar facility' is-- ``(A) a solar photovoltaic system that allocates electricity to multiple electric consumers of an electric utility; ``(B) connected to a local distribution of the electric utility; ``(C) located either on or off the property of the electric consumers; and ``(D) may be owned by an electric utility, an electric consumer, or a third party.''. (b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitations.--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.-- (A) In general.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``such paragraph (14)'' and all that follows through ``paragraphs (16)'' and inserting ``such paragraph (14). In the case of the standard established by paragraph (15) 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 (15). In the case of the standards established by paragraphs (16)''; 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 subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph (20).''. (B) Technical correction.-- (i) In general.--Section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 971) is amended-- (I) by striking paragraph (2); and (II) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (ii) Treatment.--The amendment made by paragraph (2) of section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 971) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) is void, and section 112(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(d)) shall be in effect as if those amendments had not been enacted. (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.''. (B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) 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 (20).''. SEC. 4. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES. Section 501(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Public utility contracts.--A contract under this paragraph for public utility services may be for a period of not more than 30 years.''. <all>

Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes.

Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021

Rep. Castor, Kathy

D

FL

This bill supports the expansion of community solar energy and doubles the allowable time period for a long-term contract between the General Services Administration (GSA) and a public utility. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program for expanding community solar energy options, including options for low-income and moderate-income individuals. In addition, DOE must expand existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects as specified by the bill. Further, the bill revises requirements for electric utilities, including by requiring each electric utility to offer a community solar program. Finally, the bill allows the GSA to make a public utility contract for a period of up to 30 years. Currently, the GSA may make a public utility contract for up to 10 years.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021''. COMMUNITY SOLAR CONSUMER CHOICE PROGRAM; FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SOLAR. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (3) Subscriber.--The term ``subscriber'' means an electricity customer who receives a benefit associated with the proportional output of the community solar facility of the customer. (b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. (2) Alignment with existing federal programs.--The Secretary shall align the program under paragraph (1) with existing Federal programs that serve low-income communities. 15801)) to collect and disseminate data to assist private entities in the financing of, subscription to, and operation of community solar projects. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``such paragraph (14)'' and all that follows through ``paragraphs (16)'' and inserting ``such paragraph (14). In the case of the standard established by paragraph (15) 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 (15). (B) Technical correction.-- (i) In general.--Section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 971) is amended-- (I) by striking paragraph (2); and (II) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). 2622(d)) shall be in effect as if those amendments had not been enacted. 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.''. SEC. 4. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

SHORT TITLE. COMMUNITY SOLAR CONSUMER CHOICE PROGRAM; FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SOLAR. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (3) Subscriber.--The term ``subscriber'' means an electricity customer who receives a benefit associated with the proportional output of the community solar facility of the customer. 15801)) to collect and disseminate data to assist private entities in the financing of, subscription to, and operation of community solar projects. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. In the case of the standard established by paragraph (15) 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 (15). (B) Technical correction.-- (i) In general.--Section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 971) is amended-- (I) by striking paragraph (2); and (II) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). 2622(d)) shall be in effect as if those amendments had not been enacted. 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.''. SEC. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021''. COMMUNITY SOLAR CONSUMER CHOICE PROGRAM; FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SOLAR. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (3) Subscriber.--The term ``subscriber'' means an electricity customer who receives a benefit associated with the proportional output of the community solar facility of the customer. (b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. (2) Alignment with existing federal programs.--The Secretary shall align the program under paragraph (1) with existing Federal programs that serve low-income communities. (3) Assistance to state and local governments.--In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) provide technical assistance to States and local and Tribal governments for projects to increase community solar; (B) assist States and local and Tribal governments in the development of new and innovative financial and business models that leverage competition in the marketplace in order to serve community solar subscribers; and (C) use National Laboratories (as defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801)) to collect and disseminate data to assist private entities in the financing of, subscription to, and operation of community solar projects. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. A `community solar facility' is-- ``(A) a solar photovoltaic system that allocates electricity to multiple electric consumers of an electric utility; ``(B) connected to a local distribution of the electric utility; ``(C) located either on or off the property of the electric consumers; and ``(D) may be owned by an electric utility, an electric consumer, or a third party.''. (b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitations.--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). 2622(c)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``such paragraph (14)'' and all that follows through ``paragraphs (16)'' and inserting ``such paragraph (14). In the case of the standard established by paragraph (15) 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 (15). (B) Technical correction.-- (i) In general.--Section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 971) is amended-- (I) by striking paragraph (2); and (II) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). 2622(d)) shall be in effect as if those amendments had not been enacted. 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.''. SEC. 4. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021''. COMMUNITY SOLAR CONSUMER CHOICE PROGRAM; FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SOLAR. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Community solar.--The term ``community solar'' means a solar power plant, the benefits of the electricity produced by which are shared by two or more electricity customers. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (3) Subscriber.--The term ``subscriber'' means an electricity customer who receives a benefit associated with the proportional output of the community solar facility of the customer. (b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. (2) Alignment with existing federal programs.--The Secretary shall align the program under paragraph (1) with existing Federal programs that serve low-income communities. (3) Assistance to state and local governments.--In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) provide technical assistance to States and local and Tribal governments for projects to increase community solar; (B) assist States and local and Tribal governments in the development of new and innovative financial and business models that leverage competition in the marketplace in order to serve community solar subscribers; and (C) use National Laboratories (as defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801)) to collect and disseminate data to assist private entities in the financing of, subscription to, and operation of community solar projects. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAMS. (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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `community solar program' means a service provided to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves through which the value of electricity generated by a community solar facility may be used to offset charges billed to the electric consumer by the electric utility. A `community solar facility' is-- ``(A) a solar photovoltaic system that allocates electricity to multiple electric consumers of an electric utility; ``(B) connected to a local distribution of the electric utility; ``(C) located either on or off the property of the electric consumers; and ``(D) may be owned by an electric utility, an electric consumer, or a third party.''. (b) Compliance.-- (1) Time limitations.--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.-- (A) In general.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``such paragraph (14)'' and all that follows through ``paragraphs (16)'' and inserting ``such paragraph (14). In the case of the standard established by paragraph (15) 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 (15). (B) Technical correction.-- (i) In general.--Section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 971) is amended-- (I) by striking paragraph (2); and (II) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). 971) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) is void, and section 112(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(d)) shall be in effect as if those amendments had not been enacted. 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.''. (B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. SEC. 4. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES. Section 501(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Public utility contracts.--A contract under this paragraph for public utility services may be for a period of not more than 30 years.''.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. ( c) Federal Government Participation in Community Solar.--The Secretary will expand the existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects (as defined in paragraph (20) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `community solar program' means a service provided to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves through which the value of electricity generated by a community solar facility may be used to offset charges billed to the electric consumer by the electric utility. A `community solar facility' is-- ``(A) a solar photovoltaic system that allocates electricity to multiple electric consumers of an electric utility; ``(B) connected to a local distribution of the electric utility; ``(C) located either on or off the property of the electric consumers; and ``(D) may be owned by an electric utility, an electric consumer, or a third party.''. ( ``(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).''. ( In the case of the standards established by paragraphs (16)''; 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 subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph (20).''. ( 971) is amended-- (I) by striking paragraph (2); and (II) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). ( ii) Treatment.--The amendment made by paragraph (2) of section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 2634) 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 (20).''. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. ( (c) Federal Government Participation in Community Solar.--The Secretary will expand the existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects (as defined in paragraph (20) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. ``(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.-- (A) In general.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``such paragraph (14)'' and all that follows through ``paragraphs (16)'' and inserting ``such paragraph (14). B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) 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 (20).''. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. ( (c) Federal Government Participation in Community Solar.--The Secretary will expand the existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects (as defined in paragraph (20) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. ``(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.-- (A) In general.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``such paragraph (14)'' and all that follows through ``paragraphs (16)'' and inserting ``such paragraph (14). B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) 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 (20).''. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. ( c) Federal Government Participation in Community Solar.--The Secretary will expand the existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects (as defined in paragraph (20) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `community solar program' means a service provided to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves through which the value of electricity generated by a community solar facility may be used to offset charges billed to the electric consumer by the electric utility. A `community solar facility' is-- ``(A) a solar photovoltaic system that allocates electricity to multiple electric consumers of an electric utility; ``(B) connected to a local distribution of the electric utility; ``(C) located either on or off the property of the electric consumers; and ``(D) may be owned by an electric utility, an electric consumer, or a third party.''. ( ``(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).''. ( In the case of the standards established by paragraphs (16)''; 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 subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph (20).''. ( 971) is amended-- (I) by striking paragraph (2); and (II) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). ( ii) Treatment.--The amendment made by paragraph (2) of section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 2634) 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 (20).''. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. ( (c) Federal Government Participation in Community Solar.--The Secretary will expand the existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects (as defined in paragraph (20) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. ``(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.-- (A) In general.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``such paragraph (14)'' and all that follows through ``paragraphs (16)'' and inserting ``such paragraph (14). B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) 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 (20).''. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. ( c) Federal Government Participation in Community Solar.--The Secretary will expand the existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects (as defined in paragraph (20) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `community solar program' means a service provided to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves through which the value of electricity generated by a community solar facility may be used to offset charges billed to the electric consumer by the electric utility. A `community solar facility' is-- ``(A) a solar photovoltaic system that allocates electricity to multiple electric consumers of an electric utility; ``(B) connected to a local distribution of the electric utility; ``(C) located either on or off the property of the electric consumers; and ``(D) may be owned by an electric utility, an electric consumer, or a third party.''. ( ``(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).''. ( In the case of the standards established by paragraphs (16)''; 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 subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph (20).''. ( 971) is amended-- (I) by striking paragraph (2); and (II) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). ( ii) Treatment.--The amendment made by paragraph (2) of section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 2634) 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 (20).''. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. b) Establishment of Community Solar Consumer Choice Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to expand community solar options to-- (A) individuals, particularly individuals that do not have regular access to onsite solar, including low- and moderate-income individuals; (B) businesses; (C) nonprofit organizations; and (D) States and local and Tribal governments. ( (c) Federal Government Participation in Community Solar.--The Secretary will expand the existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects (as defined in paragraph (20) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)), as added pursuant to section 3 of this Act). 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. ``(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.-- (A) In general.--Section 112(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2622(c)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``such paragraph (14)'' and all that follows through ``paragraphs (16)'' and inserting ``such paragraph (14). B) Cross-reference.--Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) 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 (20).''. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `community solar program' means a service provided to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves through which the value of electricity generated by a community solar facility may be used to offset charges billed to the electric consumer by the electric utility. ``(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).''. ( ( ii) Treatment.--The amendment made by paragraph (2) of section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 2634) 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 (20).''.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. 2634) 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 (20).''. FEDERAL CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes. 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) Community solar programs.--Each electric utility shall offer a community solar program that provides all ratepayers, including low-income ratepayers, equitable and demonstrable access to such community solar program. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `community solar program' means a service provided to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves through which the value of electricity generated by a community solar facility may be used to offset charges billed to the electric consumer by the electric utility. ``(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).''. ( ( ii) Treatment.--The amendment made by paragraph (2) of section 1254(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58; 119 Stat. 2634) 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 (20).''.

S.5290

Foreign Trade and International Finance

STOP Act 2.0 This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the implementation of a 2018 law that requires increased shipment-tracking responsibilities and coordination between the U.S. Postal Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding international shipments of controlled substances (e.g., fentanyl).

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Act 2.0''. SEC. 2. EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF STOP ACT OF 2018. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 4073) that includes-- (1) an identification of potential areas of risk with respect to the entry of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances into the United States by mail, including any openings that drug traffickers have found in the system established under the STOP Act of 2018; and (2) an assessment of-- (A) the use of the authority provided under subclause (II) of section 343(a)(3)(K)(vi) of the Trade Act of 2002 (19 U.S.C. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. SEC. 3. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP REGARDING POSTAL DATA. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail. <all>

STOP Act 2.0

A bill to require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes.

STOP Act 2.0

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the implementation of a 2018 law that requires increased shipment-tracking responsibilities and coordination between the U.S. Postal Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding international shipments of controlled substances (e.g., fentanyl).

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Act 2.0''. SEC. 2. EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF STOP ACT OF 2018. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 4073) that includes-- (1) an identification of potential areas of risk with respect to the entry of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances into the United States by mail, including any openings that drug traffickers have found in the system established under the STOP Act of 2018; and (2) an assessment of-- (A) the use of the authority provided under subclause (II) of section 343(a)(3)(K)(vi) of the Trade Act of 2002 (19 U.S.C. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. SEC. 3. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP REGARDING POSTAL DATA. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail. <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 ``STOP Act 2.0''. 2. EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF STOP ACT OF 2018. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 4073) that includes-- (1) an identification of potential areas of risk with respect to the entry of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances into the United States by mail, including any openings that drug traffickers have found in the system established under the STOP Act of 2018; and (2) an assessment of-- (A) the use of the authority provided under subclause (II) of section 343(a)(3)(K)(vi) of the Trade Act of 2002 (19 U.S.C. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. 3. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP REGARDING POSTAL DATA. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Act 2.0''. SEC. 2. EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF STOP ACT OF 2018. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 4073) that includes-- (1) an identification of potential areas of risk with respect to the entry of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances into the United States by mail, including any openings that drug traffickers have found in the system established under the STOP Act of 2018; and (2) an assessment of-- (A) the use of the authority provided under subclause (II) of section 343(a)(3)(K)(vi) of the Trade Act of 2002 (19 U.S.C. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. SEC. 3. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP REGARDING POSTAL DATA. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail. <all>

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Act 2.0''. SEC. 2. EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF STOP ACT OF 2018. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 4073) that includes-- (1) an identification of potential areas of risk with respect to the entry of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances into the United States by mail, including any openings that drug traffickers have found in the system established under the STOP Act of 2018; and (2) an assessment of-- (A) the use of the authority provided under subclause (II) of section 343(a)(3)(K)(vi) of the Trade Act of 2002 (19 U.S.C. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. SEC. 3. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP REGARDING POSTAL DATA. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail. <all>

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, are authorized to share and receive information, consistent with existing law, on best practices regarding the detection of illicit fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including such substances moving through the mail.

To require an evaluation of the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, and for other purposes. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the provisions of and amendments made by the STOP Act of 2018 (subtitle A of title VIII of Public Law 115-271; 132 Stat. 1415(a)(3)(K)(vi)), as amended by section 8003 of the STOP Act of 2018, to exclude countries from the requirement under subclause (I) of that section that advance information be provided for 100 percent of international mail shipments; and (B) whether the use of that authority should be decreased. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration may enter into a public-private partnership with private parcel services to develop technology and processes for identifying information that could be used to identify the origin of fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances, and precursors to such substances, including information on the origin of parcels and shipping information.

H.R.2097

Energy

Storage and Transportation Of Residual and Excess Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021 or the STORE Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program under which it may (1) site, construct, and operate one or more consolidated interim storage facilities for the storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste; and (2) enter into contracts with the licensee of a private interim storage facility in order to take title to, transport, and store in it either high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel. DOE must prioritize contracting with private facilities unless it can demonstrate that it is able to develop a site in a more cost-effective manner.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Storage and Transportation Of Residual and Excess Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021'', or the ``STORE Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INTERIM STORAGE. (a) In General.--Title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10121 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subtitle I--Interim Storage ``SEC. 190. DEFINITIONS. ``In this subtitle: ``(1) Contract holder.--The term `contract holder' means any person who-- ``(A) generates or holds title to spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated at a civilian nuclear power reactor; and ``(B) has entered into a contract for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste under section 302(a). ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(B) Inclusion.--The term `emergency delivery' may include, at the discretion of the Secretary, spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated by an atomic energy defense activity that is required to be removed from a Department of Energy facility-- ``(i) pursuant to a compliance agreement; or ``(ii) to eliminate an imminent and serious threat to the health and safety of the public or the common defense and security. ``(3) Priority waste.--The term `priority waste' means-- ``(A) any emergency delivery; and ``(B) spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste from a civilian nuclear power reactor that has been permanently shut down. ``(4) Storage facility.--The term `storage facility' means a facility for the consolidated storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from multiple contract holders or the Secretary pending the disposal of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in a repository. ``SEC. 191. PROGRAM FOR STORAGE FACILITIES. ``(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary may-- ``(1) site, construct, and operate one or more storage facilities licensed by the Commission under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954; and ``(2) store, pursuant to a storage contract, high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel at a storage facility for which a non-Federal entity holds a license issued by the Commission under such Act. ``(b) Interim Storage Agreements Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with any contract holder for acceptance of title pursuant to section 302(a), subsequent transportation, and interim storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel (including to expedite such acceptance of title, transportation, and storage of such waste or spent fuel from facilities that have ceased commercial operation) at a storage facility under this section. ``(2) Priority waste.--In entering into agreements under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize acceptance of priority waste. ``(c) Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prioritize storage authorized under subsection (a)(2). ``(2) Exception.-- ``(A) Determination.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the Secretary determines that it will be faster and less expensive to site, construct, and operate a facility authorized under subsection (a)(1), in comparison with a facility authorized under subsection (a)(2). ``(B) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the Secretary makes a determination described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to Congress written notification of such determination. ``(d) Request for Proposals.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue a request for proposals for storage authorized under subsection (a)(2)-- ``(A) to obtain any license from the Commission and any other Federal or State entity that is necessary for the construction of one or more storage facilities; ``(B) to safely transport spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, as applicable, to such storage facilities; and ``(C) to safely store spent nuclear fuel and high- level radioactive waste, as applicable, at such storage facilities, pending the construction and operation of a repository. ``(2) Guidelines.-- ``(A) In general.--The request for proposals under paragraph (1) shall include general guidelines for storage facilities consistent with each requirement of section 112(a) that the Secretary determines to be applicable to storage under this section. ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(e) Review of Proposals.--The Secretary shall review each proposal submitted pursuant to subsection (d) to evaluate-- ``(1) the extent to which the applicable States, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes support the proposal; ``(2) the likelihood that the proposed site for the storage facility is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2); ``(3) a reasonable comparative evaluation of the proposed site and other proposed sites; ``(4) the extent to which spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste are, or are planned to be, stored or disposed of within the State; ``(5) the extent to which the proposal would-- ``(A) enhance the reliability and flexibility of the system for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, including co-location with a proposed repository; and ``(B) minimize the effects on the public of transportation and handling of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste; ``(6) potential conflicts with-- ``(A) any compliance agreement requiring removal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from a site; or ``(B) a statutory prohibition on the storage or disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste at a site; and ``(7) any other criteria, including criteria relating to technical or safety specifications, that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(f) Site Selection.-- ``(1) Determination of suitability.--After conducting a review under subsection (e) and any additional site investigation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether a site is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2). ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe. ``(B) Binding effect.--A consent agreement entered into under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall be binding on the parties; and ``(ii) shall not be amended or revoked except by mutual agreement of the parties.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 note) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 180 the following: ``SUBTITLE I--INTERIM STORAGE ``Sec. 190. Definitions. ``Sec. 191. Program for storage facilities.''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON COLLECTION OF FEES. Section 302(a)(4) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``(4) Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``(4) Collection and payment of fees.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Limitation on collection.--The Secretary may not collect a fee established under paragraph (2), including a fee established under paragraph (2) and adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (A), until the date on which the Commission issues a final decision approving or disapproving the issuance of a construction authorization for a repository under section 114(d).''. SEC. 4. FUNDING. Section 302(d) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) carrying out subtitle I of title I, other than consent agreements under section 191(f)(4), except that the Secretary may not expend for such purpose in a fiscal year amounts totaling more than 25 percent of the interest generated by the Fund in such fiscal year; and ``(8) consent agreements under section 191(f)(4).''. <all>

STORE Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.

STORE Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021 Storage and Transportation Of Residual and Excess Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021

Rep. Matsui, Doris O.

D

CA

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program under which it may (1) site, construct, and operate one or more consolidated interim storage facilities for the storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste; and (2) enter into contracts with the licensee of a private interim storage facility in order to take title to, transport, and store in it either high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel. DOE must prioritize contracting with private facilities unless it can demonstrate that it is able to develop a site in a more cost-effective manner.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subtitle I--Interim Storage ``SEC. DEFINITIONS. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``SEC. PROGRAM FOR STORAGE FACILITIES. ``(2) Exception.-- ``(A) Determination.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the Secretary determines that it will be faster and less expensive to site, construct, and operate a facility authorized under subsection (a)(1), in comparison with a facility authorized under subsection (a)(2). ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(B) Binding effect.--A consent agreement entered into under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall be binding on the parties; and ``(ii) shall not be amended or revoked except by mutual agreement of the parties.''. 190. 191. 3. LIMITATION ON COLLECTION OF FEES. 4. Section 302(d) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) carrying out subtitle I of title I, other than consent agreements under section 191(f)(4), except that the Secretary may not expend for such purpose in a fiscal year amounts totaling more than 25 percent of the interest generated by the Fund in such fiscal year; and ``(8) consent agreements under section 191(f)(4).''.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subtitle I--Interim Storage ``SEC. DEFINITIONS. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``SEC. PROGRAM FOR STORAGE FACILITIES. ``(2) Exception.-- ``(A) Determination.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the Secretary determines that it will be faster and less expensive to site, construct, and operate a facility authorized under subsection (a)(1), in comparison with a facility authorized under subsection (a)(2). ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(B) Binding effect.--A consent agreement entered into under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall be binding on the parties; and ``(ii) shall not be amended or revoked except by mutual agreement of the parties.''. 190. 191. 3. LIMITATION ON COLLECTION OF FEES. 4. Section 302(d) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Storage and Transportation Of Residual and Excess Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021'', or the ``STORE Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021''. 2. 10121 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subtitle I--Interim Storage ``SEC. DEFINITIONS. ``In this subtitle: ``(1) Contract holder.--The term `contract holder' means any person who-- ``(A) generates or holds title to spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated at a civilian nuclear power reactor; and ``(B) has entered into a contract for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste under section 302(a). ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(B) Inclusion.--The term `emergency delivery' may include, at the discretion of the Secretary, spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated by an atomic energy defense activity that is required to be removed from a Department of Energy facility-- ``(i) pursuant to a compliance agreement; or ``(ii) to eliminate an imminent and serious threat to the health and safety of the public or the common defense and security. ``SEC. PROGRAM FOR STORAGE FACILITIES. ``(2) Exception.-- ``(A) Determination.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the Secretary determines that it will be faster and less expensive to site, construct, and operate a facility authorized under subsection (a)(1), in comparison with a facility authorized under subsection (a)(2). ``(d) Request for Proposals.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue a request for proposals for storage authorized under subsection (a)(2)-- ``(A) to obtain any license from the Commission and any other Federal or State entity that is necessary for the construction of one or more storage facilities; ``(B) to safely transport spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, as applicable, to such storage facilities; and ``(C) to safely store spent nuclear fuel and high- level radioactive waste, as applicable, at such storage facilities, pending the construction and operation of a repository. ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(B) Binding effect.--A consent agreement entered into under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall be binding on the parties; and ``(ii) shall not be amended or revoked except by mutual agreement of the parties.''. 190. 191. 3. LIMITATION ON COLLECTION OF FEES. 4. FUNDING. Section 302(d) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) carrying out subtitle I of title I, other than consent agreements under section 191(f)(4), except that the Secretary may not expend for such purpose in a fiscal year amounts totaling more than 25 percent of the interest generated by the Fund in such fiscal year; and ``(8) consent agreements under section 191(f)(4).''.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Storage and Transportation Of Residual and Excess Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021'', or the ``STORE Nuclear Fuel Act of 2021''. 2. 10121 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subtitle I--Interim Storage ``SEC. DEFINITIONS. ``In this subtitle: ``(1) Contract holder.--The term `contract holder' means any person who-- ``(A) generates or holds title to spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated at a civilian nuclear power reactor; and ``(B) has entered into a contract for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste under section 302(a). ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(B) Inclusion.--The term `emergency delivery' may include, at the discretion of the Secretary, spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated by an atomic energy defense activity that is required to be removed from a Department of Energy facility-- ``(i) pursuant to a compliance agreement; or ``(ii) to eliminate an imminent and serious threat to the health and safety of the public or the common defense and security. ``SEC. PROGRAM FOR STORAGE FACILITIES. ``(2) Priority waste.--In entering into agreements under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize acceptance of priority waste. ``(2) Exception.-- ``(A) Determination.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the Secretary determines that it will be faster and less expensive to site, construct, and operate a facility authorized under subsection (a)(1), in comparison with a facility authorized under subsection (a)(2). ``(B) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the Secretary makes a determination described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall submit to Congress written notification of such determination. ``(d) Request for Proposals.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue a request for proposals for storage authorized under subsection (a)(2)-- ``(A) to obtain any license from the Commission and any other Federal or State entity that is necessary for the construction of one or more storage facilities; ``(B) to safely transport spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, as applicable, to such storage facilities; and ``(C) to safely store spent nuclear fuel and high- level radioactive waste, as applicable, at such storage facilities, pending the construction and operation of a repository. ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(B) Binding effect.--A consent agreement entered into under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall be binding on the parties; and ``(ii) shall not be amended or revoked except by mutual agreement of the parties.''. 190. 191. 3. LIMITATION ON COLLECTION OF FEES. 4. FUNDING. Section 302(d) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) carrying out subtitle I of title I, other than consent agreements under section 191(f)(4), except that the Secretary may not expend for such purpose in a fiscal year amounts totaling more than 25 percent of the interest generated by the Fund in such fiscal year; and ``(8) consent agreements under section 191(f)(4).''.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(B) Inclusion.--The term `emergency delivery' may include, at the discretion of the Secretary, spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated by an atomic energy defense activity that is required to be removed from a Department of Energy facility-- ``(i) pursuant to a compliance agreement; or ``(ii) to eliminate an imminent and serious threat to the health and safety of the public or the common defense and security. ``(4) Storage facility.--The term `storage facility' means a facility for the consolidated storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from multiple contract holders or the Secretary pending the disposal of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in a repository. ``(b) Interim Storage Agreements Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with any contract holder for acceptance of title pursuant to section 302(a), subsequent transportation, and interim storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel (including to expedite such acceptance of title, transportation, and storage of such waste or spent fuel from facilities that have ceased commercial operation) at a storage facility under this section. ``(c) Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prioritize storage authorized under subsection (a)(2). ``(2) Guidelines.-- ``(A) In general.--The request for proposals under paragraph (1) shall include general guidelines for storage facilities consistent with each requirement of section 112(a) that the Secretary determines to be applicable to storage under this section. ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(f) Site Selection.-- ``(1) Determination of suitability.--After conducting a review under subsection (e) and any additional site investigation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether a site is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2). ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 note) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 180 the following: ``SUBTITLE I--INTERIM STORAGE ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(4) Storage facility.--The term `storage facility' means a facility for the consolidated storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from multiple contract holders or the Secretary pending the disposal of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in a repository. ``(b) Interim Storage Agreements Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with any contract holder for acceptance of title pursuant to section 302(a), subsequent transportation, and interim storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel (including to expedite such acceptance of title, transportation, and storage of such waste or spent fuel from facilities that have ceased commercial operation) at a storage facility under this section. ``(2) Guidelines.-- ``(A) In general.--The request for proposals under paragraph (1) shall include general guidelines for storage facilities consistent with each requirement of section 112(a) that the Secretary determines to be applicable to storage under this section. ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(f) Site Selection.-- ``(1) Determination of suitability.--After conducting a review under subsection (e) and any additional site investigation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether a site is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2). ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe. 10222(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) carrying out subtitle I of title I, other than consent agreements under section 191(f)(4), except that the Secretary may not expend for such purpose in a fiscal year amounts totaling more than 25 percent of the interest generated by the Fund in such fiscal year; and ``(8) consent agreements under section 191(f)(4).''.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(4) Storage facility.--The term `storage facility' means a facility for the consolidated storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from multiple contract holders or the Secretary pending the disposal of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in a repository. ``(b) Interim Storage Agreements Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with any contract holder for acceptance of title pursuant to section 302(a), subsequent transportation, and interim storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel (including to expedite such acceptance of title, transportation, and storage of such waste or spent fuel from facilities that have ceased commercial operation) at a storage facility under this section. ``(2) Guidelines.-- ``(A) In general.--The request for proposals under paragraph (1) shall include general guidelines for storage facilities consistent with each requirement of section 112(a) that the Secretary determines to be applicable to storage under this section. ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(f) Site Selection.-- ``(1) Determination of suitability.--After conducting a review under subsection (e) and any additional site investigation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether a site is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2). ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe. 10222(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) carrying out subtitle I of title I, other than consent agreements under section 191(f)(4), except that the Secretary may not expend for such purpose in a fiscal year amounts totaling more than 25 percent of the interest generated by the Fund in such fiscal year; and ``(8) consent agreements under section 191(f)(4).''.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(B) Inclusion.--The term `emergency delivery' may include, at the discretion of the Secretary, spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated by an atomic energy defense activity that is required to be removed from a Department of Energy facility-- ``(i) pursuant to a compliance agreement; or ``(ii) to eliminate an imminent and serious threat to the health and safety of the public or the common defense and security. ``(4) Storage facility.--The term `storage facility' means a facility for the consolidated storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from multiple contract holders or the Secretary pending the disposal of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in a repository. ``(b) Interim Storage Agreements Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with any contract holder for acceptance of title pursuant to section 302(a), subsequent transportation, and interim storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel (including to expedite such acceptance of title, transportation, and storage of such waste or spent fuel from facilities that have ceased commercial operation) at a storage facility under this section. ``(c) Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prioritize storage authorized under subsection (a)(2). ``(2) Guidelines.-- ``(A) In general.--The request for proposals under paragraph (1) shall include general guidelines for storage facilities consistent with each requirement of section 112(a) that the Secretary determines to be applicable to storage under this section. ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(f) Site Selection.-- ``(1) Determination of suitability.--After conducting a review under subsection (e) and any additional site investigation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether a site is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2). ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 note) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 180 the following: ``SUBTITLE I--INTERIM STORAGE ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(4) Storage facility.--The term `storage facility' means a facility for the consolidated storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from multiple contract holders or the Secretary pending the disposal of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in a repository. ``(b) Interim Storage Agreements Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with any contract holder for acceptance of title pursuant to section 302(a), subsequent transportation, and interim storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel (including to expedite such acceptance of title, transportation, and storage of such waste or spent fuel from facilities that have ceased commercial operation) at a storage facility under this section. ``(2) Guidelines.-- ``(A) In general.--The request for proposals under paragraph (1) shall include general guidelines for storage facilities consistent with each requirement of section 112(a) that the Secretary determines to be applicable to storage under this section. ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(f) Site Selection.-- ``(1) Determination of suitability.--After conducting a review under subsection (e) and any additional site investigation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether a site is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2). ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe. 10222(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) carrying out subtitle I of title I, other than consent agreements under section 191(f)(4), except that the Secretary may not expend for such purpose in a fiscal year amounts totaling more than 25 percent of the interest generated by the Fund in such fiscal year; and ``(8) consent agreements under section 191(f)(4).''.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(B) Inclusion.--The term `emergency delivery' may include, at the discretion of the Secretary, spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste generated by an atomic energy defense activity that is required to be removed from a Department of Energy facility-- ``(i) pursuant to a compliance agreement; or ``(ii) to eliminate an imminent and serious threat to the health and safety of the public or the common defense and security. ``(4) Storage facility.--The term `storage facility' means a facility for the consolidated storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from multiple contract holders or the Secretary pending the disposal of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in a repository. ``(b) Interim Storage Agreements Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with any contract holder for acceptance of title pursuant to section 302(a), subsequent transportation, and interim storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel (including to expedite such acceptance of title, transportation, and storage of such waste or spent fuel from facilities that have ceased commercial operation) at a storage facility under this section. ``(c) Priority.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall prioritize storage authorized under subsection (a)(2). ``(2) Guidelines.-- ``(A) In general.--The request for proposals under paragraph (1) shall include general guidelines for storage facilities consistent with each requirement of section 112(a) that the Secretary determines to be applicable to storage under this section. ``(B) Revisions.--The Secretary may revise the general guidelines as necessary, consistent with this section. ``(f) Site Selection.-- ``(1) Determination of suitability.--After conducting a review under subsection (e) and any additional site investigation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether a site is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2). ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents for the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 note) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 180 the following: ``SUBTITLE I--INTERIM STORAGE ``Sec.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(f) Site Selection.-- ``(1) Determination of suitability.--After conducting a review under subsection (e) and any additional site investigation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether a site is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2). ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(b) Interim Storage Agreements Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with any contract holder for acceptance of title pursuant to section 302(a), subsequent transportation, and interim storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel (including to expedite such acceptance of title, transportation, and storage of such waste or spent fuel from facilities that have ceased commercial operation) at a storage facility under this section. ``(2) Guidelines.-- ``(A) In general.--The request for proposals under paragraph (1) shall include general guidelines for storage facilities consistent with each requirement of section 112(a) that the Secretary determines to be applicable to storage under this section. ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(f) Site Selection.-- ``(1) Determination of suitability.--After conducting a review under subsection (e) and any additional site investigation that the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether a site is suitable for site evaluation under the guidelines included under subsection (d)(2). ``(3) Cooperative agreement.--On selection of a site for evaluation under paragraph (2), the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes, as applicable, that includes-- ``(A) terms of financial and technical assistance to enable each applicable unit of government to monitor, review, evaluate, comment on, obtain information on, make recommendations on, and mitigate any effects from, site evaluation activities; and ``(B) any other term that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for the interim storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. ``(2) Emergency delivery.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `emergency delivery' means spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste accepted by the Secretary for storage prior to the date provided in the contractual delivery commitment schedule of the standard contract for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste pursuant to section 302(a). ``(b) Interim Storage Agreements Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter into an agreement with any contract holder for acceptance of title pursuant to section 302(a), subsequent transportation, and interim storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel (including to expedite such acceptance of title, transportation, and storage of such waste or spent fuel from facilities that have ceased commercial operation) at a storage facility under this section. ``(2) Guidelines.-- ``(A) In general.--The request for proposals under paragraph (1) shall include general guidelines for storage facilities consistent with each requirement of section 112(a) that the Secretary determines to be applicable to storage under this section. ``(2) Selection of site for evaluation.--From the sites determined to be suitable for site evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall select at least 1 site for site evaluation, giving priority to sites that have been proposed to be co-located with a repository, after-- ``(A) holding a public hearing in the vicinity of each site; and ``(B) notifying Congress. ``(4) Consent-based approval.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary determines, based on site evaluation under this subsection, that a site is suitable for developing a storage facility, the Secretary may select the site for developing such a facility if the Secretary enters into a consent agreement with-- ``(i) the State in which the site is proposed to be located; ``(ii) each affected unit of local government; and ``(iii) any affected Indian tribe.

H.R.1791

Health

Children’s Health Insurance Program Permanency Act or the CHIPP Act This bill permanently extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and related measures, programs, and authorities. Specifically, the bill permanently funds CHIP and related programs that support the development of child health quality measures and outreach and enrollment efforts. The bill also permanently authorizes the Medicaid and CHIP express lane eligibility option, which allows states to use information from designated programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to streamline eligibility determinations for children. Additionally, under the bill, states may expand eligibility to children whose family income exceeds the otherwise applicable limits.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance 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 ``Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency Act'' or the ``CHIPP Act''. SEC. 2. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. (b) Allotments.-- (1) In general.--Section 2104(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(m)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking ``,, 2023, and 2027'' and inserting ``and 2023''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) by striking ``for a fiscal year'' and inserting ``for a fiscal year before 2027''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, or 2027'' and inserting ``or 2023''; (C) in paragraph (7)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and ending with fiscal year 2027,''; and (ii) in the flush left matter at the end, by striking ``or fiscal year 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2026, or a subsequent even-numbered fiscal year''; (D) in paragraph (9)-- (i) by striking ``(10), or (11)'' and inserting ``or (10)''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, or 2027,'' and inserting ``or 2023''; and (E) by striking paragraph (11). (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 50101(b)(2) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) is repealed. SEC. 3. PERMANENT EXTENSIONS OF OTHER PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. (a) Pediatric Quality Measures Program.--Section 1139A(i)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-9a(i)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking at the end ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and insert a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(E) for fiscal year 2028, $15,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out this section (other than subsections (e), (f), and (g)); and ``(F) for a subsequent fiscal year, the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) over such previous fiscal year, for the purpose of carrying out this section (other than subsections (e), (f), and (g)).''. (b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). (c) Assurance of Affordability Standard for Children and Families.-- (1) In general.--Section 2105(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(d)(3)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i)-- (i) by striking ``During the period that begins on the date of enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``Beginning on the date of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act''; (ii) by striking ``During the period that begins on October 1, 2019, and ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``Beginning on October 1, 2019''; and (iii) by striking ``The preceding sentences shall not be construed as preventing a State during any such periods from'' and inserting ``The preceding sentences shall not be construed as preventing a State from''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. (d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. (e) Outreach and Enrollment Program.--Section 2113 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397mm) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``during the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``, beginning with fiscal year 2009,''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (ii) by striking ``during such period'' and inserting ``, during such period or such fiscal year,''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``For the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``Beginning with fiscal year 2024, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``2017,,'' and inserting ``2017,''; (B) by striking ``and $48,000,000'' and inserting ``$48,000,000''; and (C) by inserting after ``through 2027'' the following: ``, $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2028, and, for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2028, the amount appropriated under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) over such previous fiscal year''. (f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(n)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (i) by striking ``and 2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``beginning with fiscal year 2024''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, and 2027'' and inserting ``, and 2023''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``beginning with fiscal year 2024''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, and 2027'' and inserting ``, and 2023''; and (2) in paragraph (3)(A)-- (A) by striking ``fiscal years 2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2024 or any subsequent fiscal year''; and (B) by striking ``2023, or 2027'' and inserting ``, or 2023''. SEC. 4. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''. <all>

CHIPP Act

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

CHIPP Act Children’s Health Insurance Program Permanency Act

Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz

D

CA

This bill permanently extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and related measures, programs, and authorities. Specifically, the bill permanently funds CHIP and related programs that support the development of child health quality measures and outreach and enrollment efforts. The bill also permanently authorizes the Medicaid and CHIP express lane eligibility option, which allows states to use information from designated programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to streamline eligibility determinations for children. Additionally, under the bill, states may expand eligibility to children whose family income exceeds the otherwise applicable limits.

SHORT TITLE. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. 3. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. 1397mm) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``during the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``, beginning with fiscal year 2009,''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (ii) by striking ``during such period'' and inserting ``, during such period or such fiscal year,''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``For the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``Beginning with fiscal year 2024, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``2017,,'' and inserting ``2017,''; (B) by striking ``and $48,000,000'' and inserting ``$48,000,000''; and (C) by inserting after ``through 2027'' the following: ``, $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2028, and, for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2028, the amount appropriated under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) over such previous fiscal year''. 1397dd(n)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (i) by striking ``and 2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``beginning with fiscal year 2024''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, and 2027'' and inserting ``, and 2023''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``beginning with fiscal year 2024''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, and 2027'' and inserting ``, and 2023''; and (2) in paragraph (3)(A)-- (A) by striking ``fiscal years 2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2024 or any subsequent fiscal year''; and (B) by striking ``2023, or 2027'' and inserting ``, or 2023''. SEC. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.

PERMANENT EXTENSION OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. 3. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. 1397mm) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``during the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``, beginning with fiscal year 2009,''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (ii) by striking ``during such period'' and inserting ``, during such period or such fiscal year,''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``For the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``Beginning with fiscal year 2024, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``2017,,'' and inserting ``2017,''; (B) by striking ``and $48,000,000'' and inserting ``$48,000,000''; and (C) by inserting after ``through 2027'' the following: ``, $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2028, and, for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2028, the amount appropriated under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) over such previous fiscal year''. SEC. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security 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. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 50101(b)(2) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) is repealed. 3. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). 1397ee(d)(3)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i)-- (i) by striking ``During the period that begins on the date of enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``Beginning on the date of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act''; (ii) by striking ``During the period that begins on October 1, 2019, and ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``Beginning on October 1, 2019''; and (iii) by striking ``The preceding sentences shall not be construed as preventing a State during any such periods from'' and inserting ``The preceding sentences shall not be construed as preventing a State from''. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. 1397mm) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``during the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``, beginning with fiscal year 2009,''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (ii) by striking ``during such period'' and inserting ``, during such period or such fiscal year,''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``For the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``Beginning with fiscal year 2024, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``2017,,'' and inserting ``2017,''; (B) by striking ``and $48,000,000'' and inserting ``$48,000,000''; and (C) by inserting after ``through 2027'' the following: ``, $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2028, and, for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2028, the amount appropriated under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) over such previous fiscal year''. (f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(n)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (i) by striking ``and 2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``beginning with fiscal year 2024''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, and 2027'' and inserting ``, and 2023''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``beginning with fiscal year 2024''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, and 2027'' and inserting ``, and 2023''; and (2) in paragraph (3)(A)-- (A) by striking ``fiscal years 2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2024 or any subsequent fiscal year''; and (B) by striking ``2023, or 2027'' and inserting ``, or 2023''. SEC. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance 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 ``Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency Act'' or the ``CHIPP Act''. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 50101(b)(2) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) is repealed. 3. PERMANENT EXTENSIONS OF OTHER PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. (a) Pediatric Quality Measures Program.--Section 1139A(i)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). (c) Assurance of Affordability Standard for Children and Families.-- (1) In general.--Section 2105(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(d)(3)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i)-- (i) by striking ``During the period that begins on the date of enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``Beginning on the date of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act''; (ii) by striking ``During the period that begins on October 1, 2019, and ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``Beginning on October 1, 2019''; and (iii) by striking ``The preceding sentences shall not be construed as preventing a State during any such periods from'' and inserting ``The preceding sentences shall not be construed as preventing a State from''. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. 1397mm) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``during the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``, beginning with fiscal year 2009,''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (ii) by striking ``during such period'' and inserting ``, during such period or such fiscal year,''; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``For the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts'' and inserting ``Beginning with fiscal year 2024, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts for the period or the fiscal year for which such amounts are appropriated''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) by striking ``2017,,'' and inserting ``2017,''; (B) by striking ``and $48,000,000'' and inserting ``$48,000,000''; and (C) by inserting after ``through 2027'' the following: ``, $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2028, and, for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2028, the amount appropriated under this subsection for the previous fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) over such previous fiscal year''. (f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(n)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(ii)-- (i) by striking ``and 2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``beginning with fiscal year 2024''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, and 2027'' and inserting ``, and 2023''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``beginning with fiscal year 2024''; and (ii) by striking ``2023, and 2027'' and inserting ``, and 2023''; and (2) in paragraph (3)(A)-- (A) by striking ``fiscal years 2024 through 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2024 or any subsequent fiscal year''; and (B) by striking ``2023, or 2027'' and inserting ``, or 2023''. SEC. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 50101(b)(2) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) is repealed. PERMANENT EXTENSIONS OF OTHER PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. ( b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( c) Assurance of Affordability Standard for Children and Families.-- (1) In general.--Section 2105(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. ( d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( e) Outreach and Enrollment Program.--Section 2113 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. ( b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( 2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. (d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. ( b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( 2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. (d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 50101(b)(2) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) is repealed. PERMANENT EXTENSIONS OF OTHER PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. ( b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( c) Assurance of Affordability Standard for Children and Families.-- (1) In general.--Section 2105(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. ( d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( e) Outreach and Enrollment Program.--Section 2113 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. ( b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( 2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. (d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 50101(b)(2) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) is repealed. PERMANENT EXTENSIONS OF OTHER PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. ( b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( c) Assurance of Affordability Standard for Children and Families.-- (1) In general.--Section 2105(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. ( d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( e) Outreach and Enrollment Program.--Section 2113 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. ( b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( 2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. (d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 50101(b)(2) of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) is repealed. PERMANENT EXTENSIONS OF OTHER PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. ( b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( c) Assurance of Affordability Standard for Children and Families.-- (1) In general.--Section 2105(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. ( d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( e) Outreach and Enrollment Program.--Section 2113 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2104(a)(28) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(28)) is amended to read as follows: ``(28) for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year, such sums as are necessary to fund allotments to States under subsections (c) and (m).''. ( b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( 2) Conforming amendments.--Section 1902(gg)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(gg)(2)) is amended-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``through september 30, 2027''; and (B) by striking ``through September 30'' and all that follows through ``ends on September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``(but beginning on October 1, 2019,''. (d) Qualifying States Option.--Section 2105(g)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP. Section 2110(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subclause (III), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (3) by inserting after subclause (III) the following new subclause: ``(IV) at the option of the State, whose family income exceeds the maximum income level otherwise established for children under the State child health plan as of the date of the enactment of this subclause; and''.

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. b) Express Lane Eligibility Option.--Section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)) is amended by striking subparagraph (I). ( 1397ee(g)(4)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``for fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``after fiscal year 2008''; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for any of fiscal years 2009 through 2027'' and inserting ``for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2008''. ( e) Outreach and Enrollment Program.--Section 2113 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. f) Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.--Section 2104(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. STATE OPTION TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP.

S.2959

Education

Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act This bill revises the Impact Aid Program application process for FY2023. Specifically, the bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the Impact Aid Program to use the student count or federal property valuation data from their FY2022 program applications, as applicable, for their FY2023 program applications. The program provides funding to LEAs that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases).

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 6]] Public Law 117-83 117th Congress An Act To provide that, due to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, applications for impact aid funding for fiscal year 2023 may use certain data submitted in the fiscal year 2022 application. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 20 USC 7705 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act''. SEC. 2. IMPACT AID PROGRAM. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7705) for fiscal year 2023-- (1) with respect to a requested payment under section 7002 of such Act-- (A) use the data described in section 7002(j) of such Act relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022; or (B) use the data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7002(j) of such Act; and (2) with respect to a requested payment under section 7003 of such Act-- (A) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022, provided that payments for fiscal year 2023 shall be calculated by the Secretary using the expenditures and rates described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of section 7003(b)(1)(C) of such Act that would otherwise apply for fiscal year 2023; or [[Page 136 STAT. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. Approved January 21, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2959: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Jan. 18, considered and passed House. <all>

Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act

A bill to provide that, due to disruptions caused by COVID-19, applications for impact aid funding for fiscal year 2023 may use certain data submitted in the fiscal year 2022 application.

Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act

Sen. Thune, John

R

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This bill revises the Impact Aid Program application process for FY2023. Specifically, the bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the Impact Aid Program to use the student count or federal property valuation data from their FY2022 program applications, as applicable, for their FY2023 program applications. The program provides funding to LEAs that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases).

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 6]] Public Law 117-83 117th Congress An Act To provide that, due to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, applications for impact aid funding for fiscal year 2023 may use certain data submitted in the fiscal year 2022 application. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 20 USC 7705 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act''. SEC. 2. IMPACT AID PROGRAM. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7705) for fiscal year 2023-- (1) with respect to a requested payment under section 7002 of such Act-- (A) use the data described in section 7002(j) of such Act relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022; or (B) use the data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7002(j) of such Act; and (2) with respect to a requested payment under section 7003 of such Act-- (A) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022, provided that payments for fiscal year 2023 shall be calculated by the Secretary using the expenditures and rates described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of section 7003(b)(1)(C) of such Act that would otherwise apply for fiscal year 2023; or [[Page 136 STAT. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. Approved January 21, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2959: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Jan. 18, considered and passed House. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 20 USC 7705 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act''. SEC. 2. IMPACT AID PROGRAM. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7705) for fiscal year 2023-- (1) with respect to a requested payment under section 7002 of such Act-- (A) use the data described in section 7002(j) of such Act relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022; or (B) use the data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7002(j) of such Act; and (2) with respect to a requested payment under section 7003 of such Act-- (A) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022, provided that payments for fiscal year 2023 shall be calculated by the Secretary using the expenditures and rates described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of section 7003(b)(1)(C) of such Act that would otherwise apply for fiscal year 2023; or [[Page 136 STAT. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. Approved January 21, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2959: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Jan. 18, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 6]] Public Law 117-83 117th Congress An Act To provide that, due to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, applications for impact aid funding for fiscal year 2023 may use certain data submitted in the fiscal year 2022 application. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 20 USC 7705 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act''. SEC. 2. IMPACT AID PROGRAM. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7705) for fiscal year 2023-- (1) with respect to a requested payment under section 7002 of such Act-- (A) use the data described in section 7002(j) of such Act relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022; or (B) use the data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7002(j) of such Act; and (2) with respect to a requested payment under section 7003 of such Act-- (A) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022, provided that payments for fiscal year 2023 shall be calculated by the Secretary using the expenditures and rates described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of section 7003(b)(1)(C) of such Act that would otherwise apply for fiscal year 2023; or [[Page 136 STAT. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. Approved January 21, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2959: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Jan. 18, considered and passed House. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 6]] Public Law 117-83 117th Congress An Act To provide that, due to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, applications for impact aid funding for fiscal year 2023 may use certain data submitted in the fiscal year 2022 application. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 20 USC 7705 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act''. SEC. 2. IMPACT AID PROGRAM. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7705) for fiscal year 2023-- (1) with respect to a requested payment under section 7002 of such Act-- (A) use the data described in section 7002(j) of such Act relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022; or (B) use the data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7002(j) of such Act; and (2) with respect to a requested payment under section 7003 of such Act-- (A) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment that was submitted by the local educational agency in the application for fiscal year 2022, provided that payments for fiscal year 2023 shall be calculated by the Secretary using the expenditures and rates described in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of section 7003(b)(1)(C) of such Act that would otherwise apply for fiscal year 2023; or [[Page 136 STAT. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. Approved January 21, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 2959: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 168 (2022): Jan. 18, considered and passed House. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. <<NOTE: Jan. 21, 2022 - [S. 2959]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 83] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Due to the public health emergency directly relating to COVID-19 and notwithstanding sections 7002(j) and 7003(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7702(j), 7703(c)), a local educational agency desiring to receive a payment under section 7002 or 7003 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7702, 7703) for fiscal year 2023 that also submitted an application for such payment for fiscal year 2022 shall, in the application submitted under section 7005 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 7]] (B) use the student count data relating to calculating such payment for the fiscal year required under section 7003(c) of such Act. 167 (2021): Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.

H.R.6162

Armed Forces and National Security

Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act This bill modifies restrictions on the Department of Defense in relation to the acquisition of specified printed circuit boards, including those that are components of a defense security system.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ACQUISITION RESTRICTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 2533d of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 1, 2023'' and inserting ``the date determined under paragraph (3)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2027.''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``specified type of'' after ``means any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(as such terms are defined under sections 103 and 103a of title 41, respectively)''; and (iii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: ``(B) is a component of-- ``(i) a defense security system; or ``(ii) a system, other than a defense security system, that transmits or stores information and which the Secretary identifies as national security sensitive in the contract under which such printed circuit board is acquired.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2).''; and (3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Rulemaking.-- ``(1) The Secretary may issue rules providing that subsection (a) may not apply with respect to an acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items if-- ``(A) the contractor is capable of meeting minimum requirements that the Secretary deems necessary to provide for the security of national security networks and weapon systems, including, at a minimum, compliance with section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note); and ``(B) either-- ``(i) the Government and the contractor have agreed to a contract requiring the contractor to take certain actions to ensure the integrity and security of the item, including protecting the item from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction; or ``(ii) the Secretary has determined that the contractor has adopted such procedures, tools, and methods for identifying the sources of components of such item, based on commercial best practices, that meet or exceed the applicable trusted supply chain and operational security standards of the Department of Defense. ``(2) The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a `specified type' if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section. ``(3) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.''. (b) Modification of Independent Assessment of Printed Circuit Boards.--Section 841(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022''; (B) by striking ``shall seek to enter'' and inserting ``shall enter''; (C) by striking ``to include printed circuit boards in commercial products or services, or in'' and inserting ``to printed circuit boards in other commercial or''; and (D) by striking ``the scope of mission critical'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``types of systems other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code) that should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''. <all>

Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes.

Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act

Rep. Moore, Blake D.

R

UT

This bill modifies restrictions on the Department of Defense in relation to the acquisition of specified printed circuit boards, including those that are components of a defense security system.

This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ACQUISITION RESTRICTIONS. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ''; and (3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Rulemaking.-- ``(1) The Secretary may issue rules providing that subsection (a) may not apply with respect to an acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items if-- ``(A) the contractor is capable of meeting minimum requirements that the Secretary deems necessary to provide for the security of national security networks and weapon systems, including, at a minimum, compliance with section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note); and ``(B) either-- ``(i) the Government and the contractor have agreed to a contract requiring the contractor to take certain actions to ensure the integrity and security of the item, including protecting the item from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction; or ``(ii) the Secretary has determined that the contractor has adopted such procedures, tools, and methods for identifying the sources of components of such item, based on commercial best practices, that meet or exceed the applicable trusted supply chain and operational security standards of the Department of Defense. ''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ACQUISITION RESTRICTIONS. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ''; and (3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Rulemaking.-- ``(1) The Secretary may issue rules providing that subsection (a) may not apply with respect to an acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items if-- ``(A) the contractor is capable of meeting minimum requirements that the Secretary deems necessary to provide for the security of national security networks and weapon systems, including, at a minimum, compliance with section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. ''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ACQUISITION RESTRICTIONS. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ''; and (3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Rulemaking.-- ``(1) The Secretary may issue rules providing that subsection (a) may not apply with respect to an acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items if-- ``(A) the contractor is capable of meeting minimum requirements that the Secretary deems necessary to provide for the security of national security networks and weapon systems, including, at a minimum, compliance with section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note); and ``(B) either-- ``(i) the Government and the contractor have agreed to a contract requiring the contractor to take certain actions to ensure the integrity and security of the item, including protecting the item from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction; or ``(ii) the Secretary has determined that the contractor has adopted such procedures, tools, and methods for identifying the sources of components of such item, based on commercial best practices, that meet or exceed the applicable trusted supply chain and operational security standards of the Department of Defense. ``(2) The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a `specified type' if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section. ``(3) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.''. ''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Protections Against Chinese Printed Circuit Boards Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ACQUISITION RESTRICTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 2533d of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 1, 2023'' and inserting ``the date determined under paragraph (3)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2027.''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``specified type of'' after ``means any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(as such terms are defined under sections 103 and 103a of title 41, respectively)''; and (iii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: ``(B) is a component of-- ``(i) a defense security system; or ``(ii) a system, other than a defense security system, that transmits or stores information and which the Secretary identifies as national security sensitive in the contract under which such printed circuit board is acquired.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2).''; and (3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Rulemaking.-- ``(1) The Secretary may issue rules providing that subsection (a) may not apply with respect to an acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items if-- ``(A) the contractor is capable of meeting minimum requirements that the Secretary deems necessary to provide for the security of national security networks and weapon systems, including, at a minimum, compliance with section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2302 note); and ``(B) either-- ``(i) the Government and the contractor have agreed to a contract requiring the contractor to take certain actions to ensure the integrity and security of the item, including protecting the item from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction; or ``(ii) the Secretary has determined that the contractor has adopted such procedures, tools, and methods for identifying the sources of components of such item, based on commercial best practices, that meet or exceed the applicable trusted supply chain and operational security standards of the Department of Defense. ``(2) The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a `specified type' if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section. ``(3) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.''. (b) Modification of Independent Assessment of Printed Circuit Boards.--Section 841(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022''; (B) by striking ``shall seek to enter'' and inserting ``shall enter''; (C) by striking ``to include printed circuit boards in commercial products or services, or in'' and inserting ``to printed circuit boards in other commercial or''; and (D) by striking ``the scope of mission critical'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``types of systems other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code) that should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''. <all>

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2533d of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 1, 2023'' and inserting ``the date determined under paragraph (3)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2027. ''; ( ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(2) The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a `specified type' if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section. ``(3) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.''. ( ''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ''; 2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ''; 2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2533d of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 1, 2023'' and inserting ``the date determined under paragraph (3)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2027. ''; ( ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(2) The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a `specified type' if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section. ``(3) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.''. ( ''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ''; 2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2533d of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 1, 2023'' and inserting ``the date determined under paragraph (3)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2027. ''; ( ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(2) The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a `specified type' if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section. ``(3) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.''. ( ''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ''; 2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2533d of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``January 1, 2023'' and inserting ``the date determined under paragraph (3)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2027. ''; ( ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) Commercial product; commercial service; commercially available off-the-shelf item.--The terms `commercial product', `commercial service', and `commercially available off-the-shelf item' have the meanings given such terms in sections 103, 103a, and 104 of title 41, respectively. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(2) The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a `specified type' if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section. ``(3) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.''. ( ''; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(B) Subparagraph (A)(iii) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications). ``(5) Specified type.--The term `specified type' means a printed circuit board that is-- ``(A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data and is commonly connected to a network, and ``(B) any other end item, good, or product specified by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ''; 2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking ``department of defense'' and inserting ``Department of defense''; (3) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after entering into the contract described in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``January 1, 2023''; (4) in the heading for paragraph (3), by striking ``congress'' and inserting ``Congress''; and (5) in paragraph (3), by inserting after ``the recommendations of the report.'' the following: ``The Secretary shall use the report to determine whether any systems (other than defense security systems (as defined in section 2533d(c) of title 10, United States Code)) or other types of printed circuit boards should be subject to the prohibition in section 2533d(a) of title 10, United States Code.''.

To modify Department of Defense printed circuit board acquisition restrictions, and for other purposes. ``(4) Defense security system.-- ``(A) The term `defense security system' means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of the Department, or by another organization on behalf of the Department, the function, operation, or use of which-- ``(i) involves command and control of an armed force; ``(ii) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapon system; or ``(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military missions. ``(2) The Secretary may issue rules specifying end items, goods, and products for which a printed circuit board that is a component thereof shall be a `specified type' if the Secretary has promulgated final regulations, after an opportunity for notice and comment that is not less than 12 months, implementing this section. ``(3) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, avoid imposing contractual certification requirements with respect to the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercially available off-the-shelf items.''. ( ''; (

H.R.3148

Labor and Employment

Help Wanted Act This bill eliminates certain work search exceptions and flexibilities in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. Specifically, the bill prohibits states participating in PUA from modifying unemployment work search requirements on an emergency basis to respond to COVID-19. The bill also eliminates a requirement that states be flexible regarding work search requirements for individuals who are unable to search for work because of COVID-19. Similarly, the bill makes individuals who decline to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19 and claimants who quit working as a direct result of COVID-19 ineligible for PUA.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment 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 ``Help Wanted Act''. SEC. 2. REINSTATING STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2119. STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. (b) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.--Section 2107(a)(7) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9025(a)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Actively seeking work.--For purposes of paragraph (2)(D), the term `actively seeking work' means, with respect to any individual, that such individual-- ``(A) is registered for employment services in such a manner and to such extent as prescribed by the State agency; ``(B) has engaged in an active search for employment that is appropriate in light of the employment available in the labor market, the individual's skills and capabilities, and includes a number of employer contacts that is consistent with the standards communicated to the individual by the State; ``(C) has maintained a record of such work search, including employers contacted, method of contact, and date contacted; and ``(D) when requested, has provided such work search record to the State agency.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item related to section 2118 the following: ``Sec. 2119. State work requirements''. SEC. 3. VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE. Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). SEC. 4. SAFETY CONCERNS. Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''. <all>

Help Wanted Act

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes.

Help Wanted Act

Rep. Jacobs, Chris

R

NY

This bill eliminates certain work search exceptions and flexibilities in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. Specifically, the bill prohibits states participating in PUA from modifying unemployment work search requirements on an emergency basis to respond to COVID-19. The bill also eliminates a requirement that states be flexible regarding work search requirements for individuals who are unable to search for work because of COVID-19. Similarly, the bill makes individuals who decline to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19 and claimants who quit working as a direct result of COVID-19 ineligible for PUA.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment 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 ``Help Wanted Act''. SEC. 2. REINSTATING STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2119. STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. (b) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.--Section 2107(a)(7) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9025(a)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Actively seeking work.--For purposes of paragraph (2)(D), the term `actively seeking work' means, with respect to any individual, that such individual-- ``(A) is registered for employment services in such a manner and to such extent as prescribed by the State agency; ``(B) has engaged in an active search for employment that is appropriate in light of the employment available in the labor market, the individual's skills and capabilities, and includes a number of employer contacts that is consistent with the standards communicated to the individual by the State; ``(C) has maintained a record of such work search, including employers contacted, method of contact, and date contacted; and ``(D) when requested, has provided such work search record to the State agency.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item related to section 2118 the following: ``Sec. 2119. State work requirements''. SEC. 3. VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE. Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). SEC. 4. SAFETY CONCERNS. Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''. <all>

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment 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 ``Help Wanted Act''. 2. REINSTATING STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. 9025(a)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Actively seeking work.--For purposes of paragraph (2)(D), the term `actively seeking work' means, with respect to any individual, that such individual-- ``(A) is registered for employment services in such a manner and to such extent as prescribed by the State agency; ``(B) has engaged in an active search for employment that is appropriate in light of the employment available in the labor market, the individual's skills and capabilities, and includes a number of employer contacts that is consistent with the standards communicated to the individual by the State; ``(C) has maintained a record of such work search, including employers contacted, method of contact, and date contacted; and ``(D) when requested, has provided such work search record to the State agency.''. 2119. VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). SEC. 4. SAFETY CONCERNS. Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment 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 ``Help Wanted Act''. SEC. 2. REINSTATING STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2119. STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. (b) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.--Section 2107(a)(7) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9025(a)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Actively seeking work.--For purposes of paragraph (2)(D), the term `actively seeking work' means, with respect to any individual, that such individual-- ``(A) is registered for employment services in such a manner and to such extent as prescribed by the State agency; ``(B) has engaged in an active search for employment that is appropriate in light of the employment available in the labor market, the individual's skills and capabilities, and includes a number of employer contacts that is consistent with the standards communicated to the individual by the State; ``(C) has maintained a record of such work search, including employers contacted, method of contact, and date contacted; and ``(D) when requested, has provided such work search record to the State agency.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item related to section 2118 the following: ``Sec. 2119. State work requirements''. SEC. 3. VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE. Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). SEC. 4. SAFETY CONCERNS. Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''. <all>

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment 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 ``Help Wanted Act''. SEC. 2. REINSTATING STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 2119. STATE WORK REQUIREMENTS. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. (b) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.--Section 2107(a)(7) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9025(a)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Actively seeking work.--For purposes of paragraph (2)(D), the term `actively seeking work' means, with respect to any individual, that such individual-- ``(A) is registered for employment services in such a manner and to such extent as prescribed by the State agency; ``(B) has engaged in an active search for employment that is appropriate in light of the employment available in the labor market, the individual's skills and capabilities, and includes a number of employer contacts that is consistent with the standards communicated to the individual by the State; ``(C) has maintained a record of such work search, including employers contacted, method of contact, and date contacted; and ``(D) when requested, has provided such work search record to the State agency.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item related to section 2118 the following: ``Sec. 2119. State work requirements''. SEC. 3. VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE. Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). SEC. 4. SAFETY CONCERNS. Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''. <all>

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item related to section 2118 the following: ``Sec. Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item related to section 2118 the following: ``Sec. Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item related to section 2118 the following: ``Sec. Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item related to section 2118 the following: ``Sec. Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subtitle A of title II of division A of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9023(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). Section 2102(a)(3)(B) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

To amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to require States to impose certain requirements on individuals seeking pandemic unemployment assistance, and for other purposes. ``As a condition of any agreement under section 2102(f), section 2104(a), or section 2107(a), a State may not modify its unemployment compensation law and policies with respect to work search requirements under the authority of section 4102(b) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item related to section 2118 the following: ``Sec. Section 2102(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (15 U.S.C. 9021(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I)) is amended by striking item (ii). 9021(a)(3)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by inserting at the end the following: ``(iii) an individual who declines to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19.''.

S.4861

Transportation and Public Works

Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act of 2022 or the TRUCKS Act of 2022 This bill revises requirements for obtaining a commercial driver's license. The bill allows states to exempt employees in certain agriculture-related industries and employees of state, local, and tribal governmental entities from entry-level driver training requirements to obtain a commercial driver's license. Additionally, a state may issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, including those that employ not more than nine employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act of 2022'' or the ``TRUCKS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING. (a) In General.--Section 31305 of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by inserting ``(referred to in this section as the `Secretary')'' after ``Secretary of Transportation''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Exemption From Entry-Level Training Requirements.-- ``(1) Definition of tribal government.--In this subsection, the term `Tribal government' means the governing body of an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)). ``(2) Exemption.--A State may exempt from all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c) any individual who is-- ``(A) an employee of-- ``(i) an agri-chemical business; ``(ii) a custom harvester; ``(iii) a farm retail outlet or supplier; ``(iv) a livestock feeder; or ``(v) any other farm-related service industry that the Secretary, by regulation, determines to be appropriate; or ``(B) an employee of-- ``(i) the State; ``(ii) any unit of local government in the State, including a county (or equivalent jurisdiction); or ``(iii) a Tribal government. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(f) Restricted CDLs for Small Businesses.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Endorsement.--The term `endorsement' has the meaning given the term in section 383.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ``(B) Good driving record.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `good driving record', with respect to a driver, means that, for the applicable period described in clause (ii), the driver-- ``(I) subject to clause (iii), has not held more than 1 driver's license; ``(II) has not had a driver's license suspended, revoked, or canceled; ``(III) has not been convicted of any disqualifying offense described in section 383.51(b) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), with respect to any type of motor vehicle described in that section; ``(IV) has not been convicted of any serious traffic violation with respect to any type of motor vehicle; ``(V) has not been convicted of any violation of a State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) arising in connection with any traffic accident; and ``(VI) has no record of an accident with respect to which the driver was at fault. ``(ii) Period described.--The period referred to in clause (i) is-- ``(I) for a driver with not less than 1 year, and not more than 2 years, of driving experience, the period constituting the entire driving history of the driver; and ``(II) for a driver with more than 2 years of driving experience, the 2- year period ending on, as applicable-- ``(aa) the date on which the driver is issued a restricted driver's license under this subsection; or ``(bb) the date on which the applicable restricted driver's license issued under this subsection is renewed. ``(iii) Number of driver's licenses.-- Subject to any applicable regulations promulgated or guidance issued by the Secretary, a State may consider certain combinations of driver's or operator's licenses, such as a regular license and a school bus license or a regular license and a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, to be a single license for purposes of clause (i)(I), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Qualified applicant.--The term `qualified applicant' means an applicant for a restricted commercial driver's license who-- ``(i) is an owner or employee of a business that employs not more than 9 employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued, regardless of the total number of employees employed by the business; ``(ii) has held a driver's license for at least 1 year as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued; and ``(iii) has a good driving record. ``(D) Restricted commercial driver's license.--The term `restricted commercial driver's license' means a commercial driver's license that complies with, and is issued in compliance with, this subsection. ``(2) Issuance of restricted cdl.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection only to a qualified applicant. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Waiver of entry-level training requirements.--With respect to the issuance of a restricted commercial driver's license to a qualified applicant pursuant to this subsection, a State may waive all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c). ``(3) Requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, and the issuance of that restricted commercial driver's license by a State, shall comply with all applicable requirements of-- ``(i) this chapter; and ``(ii) part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(B) Nonapplication of certain regulations.-- Sections 383.131, 383.133, and 383.135 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), shall not apply with respect to a restricted commercial driver's license, or the issuance of a restricted commercial driver's license, pursuant to this subsection. ``(4) Endorsements and privileges.-- ``(A) In general.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall not be issued with any endorsements on the license document. ``(B) Tank vehicles and hazardous materials privileges.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), a State may provide that the holder of a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection may drive vehicles carrying placarded quantities of hazardous materials of the type and in the quantities described in section 383.3(f)(3)(v) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or in such lesser quantities as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(5) Renewal.-- ``(A) Renewal cycle.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall have the same renewal cycle as an unrestricted commercial driver's license issued by the same State. ``(B) Good driving record.--Prior to renewal of a restricted commercial driver's license issued under this subsection, the State issuing the restricted commercial driver's license shall confirm that the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license has a good driving record. ``(6) Reciprocity.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall be accorded the same reciprocity as a commercial driver's license meeting all of the requirements of part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(7) Limitation on additional restrictions.--Any restrictions imposed on a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, the holder of such a license, or the issuance of such a license by a State shall not-- ``(A) limit the use by the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license in a motor vehicle that is not a commercial motor vehicle; or ``(B) affect the power of a State to administer the driver licensing program of the State for operators of vehicles that are not commercial motor vehicles. ``(8) Prohibition.--An individual may not hold a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection and an unrestricted commercial driver's license at the same time.''. (b) Commercial Driver's License Uniform Standards.--Section 31308(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``except as otherwise provided in subsections (d) through (f) of section 31305 or any other provision of Federal law (including regulations),'' before ``an individual issued''. <all>

TRUCKS Act of 2022

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes.

TRUCKS Act of 2022 Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act of 2022

Sen. Rounds, Mike

R

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This bill revises requirements for obtaining a commercial driver's license. The bill allows states to exempt employees in certain agriculture-related industries and employees of state, local, and tribal governmental entities from entry-level driver training requirements to obtain a commercial driver's license. Additionally, a state may issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, including those that employ not more than nine employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued.

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 ``Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act of 2022'' or the ``TRUCKS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING. 5304)). ``(2) Exemption.--A State may exempt from all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c) any individual who is-- ``(A) an employee of-- ``(i) an agri-chemical business; ``(ii) a custom harvester; ``(iii) a farm retail outlet or supplier; ``(iv) a livestock feeder; or ``(v) any other farm-related service industry that the Secretary, by regulation, determines to be appropriate; or ``(B) an employee of-- ``(i) the State; ``(ii) any unit of local government in the State, including a county (or equivalent jurisdiction); or ``(iii) a Tribal government. ``(ii) Period described.--The period referred to in clause (i) is-- ``(I) for a driver with not less than 1 year, and not more than 2 years, of driving experience, the period constituting the entire driving history of the driver; and ``(II) for a driver with more than 2 years of driving experience, the 2- year period ending on, as applicable-- ``(aa) the date on which the driver is issued a restricted driver's license under this subsection; or ``(bb) the date on which the applicable restricted driver's license issued under this subsection is renewed. ``(D) Restricted commercial driver's license.--The term `restricted commercial driver's license' means a commercial driver's license that complies with, and is issued in compliance with, this subsection. ``(2) Issuance of restricted cdl.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection only to a qualified applicant. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Endorsements and privileges.-- ``(A) In general.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall not be issued with any endorsements on the license document. ``(B) Good driving record.--Prior to renewal of a restricted commercial driver's license issued under this subsection, the State issuing the restricted commercial driver's license shall confirm that the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license has a good driving record.

This Act may be cited as the ``Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act of 2022'' or the ``TRUCKS Act of 2022''. 2. ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING. ``(2) Exemption.--A State may exempt from all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c) any individual who is-- ``(A) an employee of-- ``(i) an agri-chemical business; ``(ii) a custom harvester; ``(iii) a farm retail outlet or supplier; ``(iv) a livestock feeder; or ``(v) any other farm-related service industry that the Secretary, by regulation, determines to be appropriate; or ``(B) an employee of-- ``(i) the State; ``(ii) any unit of local government in the State, including a county (or equivalent jurisdiction); or ``(iii) a Tribal government. ``(ii) Period described.--The period referred to in clause (i) is-- ``(I) for a driver with not less than 1 year, and not more than 2 years, of driving experience, the period constituting the entire driving history of the driver; and ``(II) for a driver with more than 2 years of driving experience, the 2- year period ending on, as applicable-- ``(aa) the date on which the driver is issued a restricted driver's license under this subsection; or ``(bb) the date on which the applicable restricted driver's license issued under this subsection is renewed. ``(D) Restricted commercial driver's license.--The term `restricted commercial driver's license' means a commercial driver's license that complies with, and is issued in compliance with, this subsection. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Endorsements and privileges.-- ``(A) In general.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall not be issued with any endorsements on the license document. ``(B) Good driving record.--Prior to renewal of a restricted commercial driver's license issued under this subsection, the State issuing the restricted commercial driver's license shall confirm that the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license has a good driving record.

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 ``Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act of 2022'' or the ``TRUCKS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING. 5304)). ``(2) Exemption.--A State may exempt from all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c) any individual who is-- ``(A) an employee of-- ``(i) an agri-chemical business; ``(ii) a custom harvester; ``(iii) a farm retail outlet or supplier; ``(iv) a livestock feeder; or ``(v) any other farm-related service industry that the Secretary, by regulation, determines to be appropriate; or ``(B) an employee of-- ``(i) the State; ``(ii) any unit of local government in the State, including a county (or equivalent jurisdiction); or ``(iii) a Tribal government. ``(B) Good driving record.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `good driving record', with respect to a driver, means that, for the applicable period described in clause (ii), the driver-- ``(I) subject to clause (iii), has not held more than 1 driver's license; ``(II) has not had a driver's license suspended, revoked, or canceled; ``(III) has not been convicted of any disqualifying offense described in section 383.51(b) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), with respect to any type of motor vehicle described in that section; ``(IV) has not been convicted of any serious traffic violation with respect to any type of motor vehicle; ``(V) has not been convicted of any violation of a State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) arising in connection with any traffic accident; and ``(VI) has no record of an accident with respect to which the driver was at fault. ``(ii) Period described.--The period referred to in clause (i) is-- ``(I) for a driver with not less than 1 year, and not more than 2 years, of driving experience, the period constituting the entire driving history of the driver; and ``(II) for a driver with more than 2 years of driving experience, the 2- year period ending on, as applicable-- ``(aa) the date on which the driver is issued a restricted driver's license under this subsection; or ``(bb) the date on which the applicable restricted driver's license issued under this subsection is renewed. ``(D) Restricted commercial driver's license.--The term `restricted commercial driver's license' means a commercial driver's license that complies with, and is issued in compliance with, this subsection. ``(2) Issuance of restricted cdl.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection only to a qualified applicant. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Endorsements and privileges.-- ``(A) In general.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall not be issued with any endorsements on the license document. ``(B) Tank vehicles and hazardous materials privileges.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), a State may provide that the holder of a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection may drive vehicles carrying placarded quantities of hazardous materials of the type and in the quantities described in section 383.3(f)(3)(v) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or in such lesser quantities as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(B) Good driving record.--Prior to renewal of a restricted commercial driver's license issued under this subsection, the State issuing the restricted commercial driver's license shall confirm that the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license has a good driving record. (b) Commercial Driver's License Uniform Standards.--Section 31308(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``except as otherwise provided in subsections (d) through (f) of section 31305 or any other provision of Federal law (including regulations),'' before ``an individual issued''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act of 2022'' or the ``TRUCKS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING. (a) In General.--Section 31305 of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by inserting ``(referred to in this section as the `Secretary')'' after ``Secretary of Transportation''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Exemption From Entry-Level Training Requirements.-- ``(1) Definition of tribal government.--In this subsection, the term `Tribal government' means the governing body of an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)). ``(2) Exemption.--A State may exempt from all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c) any individual who is-- ``(A) an employee of-- ``(i) an agri-chemical business; ``(ii) a custom harvester; ``(iii) a farm retail outlet or supplier; ``(iv) a livestock feeder; or ``(v) any other farm-related service industry that the Secretary, by regulation, determines to be appropriate; or ``(B) an employee of-- ``(i) the State; ``(ii) any unit of local government in the State, including a county (or equivalent jurisdiction); or ``(iii) a Tribal government. ``(B) Good driving record.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `good driving record', with respect to a driver, means that, for the applicable period described in clause (ii), the driver-- ``(I) subject to clause (iii), has not held more than 1 driver's license; ``(II) has not had a driver's license suspended, revoked, or canceled; ``(III) has not been convicted of any disqualifying offense described in section 383.51(b) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), with respect to any type of motor vehicle described in that section; ``(IV) has not been convicted of any serious traffic violation with respect to any type of motor vehicle; ``(V) has not been convicted of any violation of a State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) arising in connection with any traffic accident; and ``(VI) has no record of an accident with respect to which the driver was at fault. ``(ii) Period described.--The period referred to in clause (i) is-- ``(I) for a driver with not less than 1 year, and not more than 2 years, of driving experience, the period constituting the entire driving history of the driver; and ``(II) for a driver with more than 2 years of driving experience, the 2- year period ending on, as applicable-- ``(aa) the date on which the driver is issued a restricted driver's license under this subsection; or ``(bb) the date on which the applicable restricted driver's license issued under this subsection is renewed. ``(iii) Number of driver's licenses.-- Subject to any applicable regulations promulgated or guidance issued by the Secretary, a State may consider certain combinations of driver's or operator's licenses, such as a regular license and a school bus license or a regular license and a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, to be a single license for purposes of clause (i)(I), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(D) Restricted commercial driver's license.--The term `restricted commercial driver's license' means a commercial driver's license that complies with, and is issued in compliance with, this subsection. ``(2) Issuance of restricted cdl.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection only to a qualified applicant. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Endorsements and privileges.-- ``(A) In general.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall not be issued with any endorsements on the license document. ``(B) Tank vehicles and hazardous materials privileges.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), a State may provide that the holder of a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection may drive vehicles carrying placarded quantities of hazardous materials of the type and in the quantities described in section 383.3(f)(3)(v) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or in such lesser quantities as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(B) Good driving record.--Prior to renewal of a restricted commercial driver's license issued under this subsection, the State issuing the restricted commercial driver's license shall confirm that the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license has a good driving record. ``(6) Reciprocity.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall be accorded the same reciprocity as a commercial driver's license meeting all of the requirements of part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(8) Prohibition.--An individual may not hold a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection and an unrestricted commercial driver's license at the same time.''. (b) Commercial Driver's License Uniform Standards.--Section 31308(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``except as otherwise provided in subsections (d) through (f) of section 31305 or any other provision of Federal law (including regulations),'' before ``an individual issued''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act of 2022'' or the ``TRUCKS Act of 2022''. ``(2) Exemption.--A State may exempt from all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c) any individual who is-- ``(A) an employee of-- ``(i) an agri-chemical business; ``(ii) a custom harvester; ``(iii) a farm retail outlet or supplier; ``(iv) a livestock feeder; or ``(v) any other farm-related service industry that the Secretary, by regulation, determines to be appropriate; or ``(B) an employee of-- ``(i) the State; ``(ii) any unit of local government in the State, including a county (or equivalent jurisdiction); or ``(iii) a Tribal government. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(ii) Period described.--The period referred to in clause (i) is-- ``(I) for a driver with not less than 1 year, and not more than 2 years, of driving experience, the period constituting the entire driving history of the driver; and ``(II) for a driver with more than 2 years of driving experience, the 2- year period ending on, as applicable-- ``(aa) the date on which the driver is issued a restricted driver's license under this subsection; or ``(bb) the date on which the applicable restricted driver's license issued under this subsection is renewed. ``(iii) Number of driver's licenses.-- Subject to any applicable regulations promulgated or guidance issued by the Secretary, a State may consider certain combinations of driver's or operator's licenses, such as a regular license and a school bus license or a regular license and a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, to be a single license for purposes of clause (i)(I), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Qualified applicant.--The term `qualified applicant' means an applicant for a restricted commercial driver's license who-- ``(i) is an owner or employee of a business that employs not more than 9 employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued, regardless of the total number of employees employed by the business; ``(ii) has held a driver's license for at least 1 year as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued; and ``(iii) has a good driving record. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Waiver of entry-level training requirements.--With respect to the issuance of a restricted commercial driver's license to a qualified applicant pursuant to this subsection, a State may waive all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c). ``(3) Requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, and the issuance of that restricted commercial driver's license by a State, shall comply with all applicable requirements of-- ``(i) this chapter; and ``(ii) part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(B) Tank vehicles and hazardous materials privileges.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), a State may provide that the holder of a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection may drive vehicles carrying placarded quantities of hazardous materials of the type and in the quantities described in section 383.3(f)(3)(v) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or in such lesser quantities as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(5) Renewal.-- ``(A) Renewal cycle.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall have the same renewal cycle as an unrestricted commercial driver's license issued by the same State. ``(7) Limitation on additional restrictions.--Any restrictions imposed on a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, the holder of such a license, or the issuance of such a license by a State shall not-- ``(A) limit the use by the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license in a motor vehicle that is not a commercial motor vehicle; or ``(B) affect the power of a State to administer the driver licensing program of the State for operators of vehicles that are not commercial motor vehicles. ``(8) Prohibition.--An individual may not hold a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection and an unrestricted commercial driver's license at the same time.''. 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To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(f) Restricted CDLs for Small Businesses.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Endorsement.--The term `endorsement' has the meaning given the term in section 383.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ``(iii) Number of driver's licenses.-- Subject to any applicable regulations promulgated or guidance issued by the Secretary, a State may consider certain combinations of driver's or operator's licenses, such as a regular license and a school bus license or a regular license and a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, to be a single license for purposes of clause (i)(I), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Qualified applicant.--The term `qualified applicant' means an applicant for a restricted commercial driver's license who-- ``(i) is an owner or employee of a business that employs not more than 9 employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued, regardless of the total number of employees employed by the business; ``(ii) has held a driver's license for at least 1 year as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued; and ``(iii) has a good driving record. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Endorsements and privileges.-- ``(A) In general.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall not be issued with any endorsements on the license document. ``(5) Renewal.-- ``(A) Renewal cycle.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall have the same renewal cycle as an unrestricted commercial driver's license issued by the same State. (b) Commercial Driver's License Uniform Standards.--Section 31308(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``except as otherwise provided in subsections (d) through (f) of section 31305 or any other provision of Federal law (including regulations),'' before ``an individual issued''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(f) Restricted CDLs for Small Businesses.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Endorsement.--The term `endorsement' has the meaning given the term in section 383.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ``(iii) Number of driver's licenses.-- Subject to any applicable regulations promulgated or guidance issued by the Secretary, a State may consider certain combinations of driver's or operator's licenses, such as a regular license and a school bus license or a regular license and a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, to be a single license for purposes of clause (i)(I), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Qualified applicant.--The term `qualified applicant' means an applicant for a restricted commercial driver's license who-- ``(i) is an owner or employee of a business that employs not more than 9 employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued, regardless of the total number of employees employed by the business; ``(ii) has held a driver's license for at least 1 year as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued; and ``(iii) has a good driving record. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Endorsements and privileges.-- ``(A) In general.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall not be issued with any endorsements on the license document. ``(5) Renewal.-- ``(A) Renewal cycle.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall have the same renewal cycle as an unrestricted commercial driver's license issued by the same State. (b) Commercial Driver's License Uniform Standards.--Section 31308(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``except as otherwise provided in subsections (d) through (f) of section 31305 or any other provision of Federal law (including regulations),'' before ``an individual issued''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers Act of 2022'' or the ``TRUCKS Act of 2022''. ``(2) Exemption.--A State may exempt from all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c) any individual who is-- ``(A) an employee of-- ``(i) an agri-chemical business; ``(ii) a custom harvester; ``(iii) a farm retail outlet or supplier; ``(iv) a livestock feeder; or ``(v) any other farm-related service industry that the Secretary, by regulation, determines to be appropriate; or ``(B) an employee of-- ``(i) the State; ``(ii) any unit of local government in the State, including a county (or equivalent jurisdiction); or ``(iii) a Tribal government. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(ii) Period described.--The period referred to in clause (i) is-- ``(I) for a driver with not less than 1 year, and not more than 2 years, of driving experience, the period constituting the entire driving history of the driver; and ``(II) for a driver with more than 2 years of driving experience, the 2- year period ending on, as applicable-- ``(aa) the date on which the driver is issued a restricted driver's license under this subsection; or ``(bb) the date on which the applicable restricted driver's license issued under this subsection is renewed. ``(iii) Number of driver's licenses.-- Subject to any applicable regulations promulgated or guidance issued by the Secretary, a State may consider certain combinations of driver's or operator's licenses, such as a regular license and a school bus license or a regular license and a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, to be a single license for purposes of clause (i)(I), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Qualified applicant.--The term `qualified applicant' means an applicant for a restricted commercial driver's license who-- ``(i) is an owner or employee of a business that employs not more than 9 employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued, regardless of the total number of employees employed by the business; ``(ii) has held a driver's license for at least 1 year as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued; and ``(iii) has a good driving record. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Waiver of entry-level training requirements.--With respect to the issuance of a restricted commercial driver's license to a qualified applicant pursuant to this subsection, a State may waive all entry-level training requirements established under subsection (c). ``(3) Requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, and the issuance of that restricted commercial driver's license by a State, shall comply with all applicable requirements of-- ``(i) this chapter; and ``(ii) part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(B) Tank vehicles and hazardous materials privileges.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), a State may provide that the holder of a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection may drive vehicles carrying placarded quantities of hazardous materials of the type and in the quantities described in section 383.3(f)(3)(v) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or in such lesser quantities as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(5) Renewal.-- ``(A) Renewal cycle.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall have the same renewal cycle as an unrestricted commercial driver's license issued by the same State. ``(7) Limitation on additional restrictions.--Any restrictions imposed on a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, the holder of such a license, or the issuance of such a license by a State shall not-- ``(A) limit the use by the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license in a motor vehicle that is not a commercial motor vehicle; or ``(B) affect the power of a State to administer the driver licensing program of the State for operators of vehicles that are not commercial motor vehicles. ``(8) Prohibition.--An individual may not hold a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection and an unrestricted commercial driver's license at the same time.''. 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To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(f) Restricted CDLs for Small Businesses.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Endorsement.--The term `endorsement' has the meaning given the term in section 383.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). ``(iii) Number of driver's licenses.-- Subject to any applicable regulations promulgated or guidance issued by the Secretary, a State may consider certain combinations of driver's or operator's licenses, such as a regular license and a school bus license or a regular license and a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, to be a single license for purposes of clause (i)(I), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Qualified applicant.--The term `qualified applicant' means an applicant for a restricted commercial driver's license who-- ``(i) is an owner or employee of a business that employs not more than 9 employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued, regardless of the total number of employees employed by the business; ``(ii) has held a driver's license for at least 1 year as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued; and ``(iii) has a good driving record. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(4) Endorsements and privileges.-- ``(A) In general.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall not be issued with any endorsements on the license document. ``(5) Renewal.-- ``(A) Renewal cycle.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall have the same renewal cycle as an unrestricted commercial driver's license issued by the same State. (b) Commercial Driver's License Uniform Standards.--Section 31308(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``except as otherwise provided in subsections (d) through (f) of section 31305 or any other provision of Federal law (including regulations),'' before ``an individual issued''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(ii) Period described.--The period referred to in clause (i) is-- ``(I) for a driver with not less than 1 year, and not more than 2 years, of driving experience, the period constituting the entire driving history of the driver; and ``(II) for a driver with more than 2 years of driving experience, the 2- year period ending on, as applicable-- ``(aa) the date on which the driver is issued a restricted driver's license under this subsection; or ``(bb) the date on which the applicable restricted driver's license issued under this subsection is renewed. ``(iii) Number of driver's licenses.-- Subject to any applicable regulations promulgated or guidance issued by the Secretary, a State may consider certain combinations of driver's or operator's licenses, such as a regular license and a school bus license or a regular license and a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, to be a single license for purposes of clause (i)(I), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Qualified applicant.--The term `qualified applicant' means an applicant for a restricted commercial driver's license who-- ``(i) is an owner or employee of a business that employs not more than 9 employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued, regardless of the total number of employees employed by the business; ``(ii) has held a driver's license for at least 1 year as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued; and ``(iii) has a good driving record. ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(3) Requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, and the issuance of that restricted commercial driver's license by a State, shall comply with all applicable requirements of-- ``(i) this chapter; and ``(ii) part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(B) Tank vehicles and hazardous materials privileges.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), a State may provide that the holder of a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection may drive vehicles carrying placarded quantities of hazardous materials of the type and in the quantities described in section 383.3(f)(3)(v) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or in such lesser quantities as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(7) Limitation on additional restrictions.--Any restrictions imposed on a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, the holder of such a license, or the issuance of such a license by a State shall not-- ``(A) limit the use by the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license in a motor vehicle that is not a commercial motor vehicle; or ``(B) affect the power of a State to administer the driver licensing program of the State for operators of vehicles that are not commercial motor vehicles. ``(8) Prohibition.--An individual may not hold a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection and an unrestricted commercial driver's license at the same time.''. (

To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(5) Renewal.-- ``(A) Renewal cycle.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall have the same renewal cycle as an unrestricted commercial driver's license issued by the same State. (

To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(iii) Number of driver's licenses.-- Subject to any applicable regulations promulgated or guidance issued by the Secretary, a State may consider certain combinations of driver's or operator's licenses, such as a regular license and a school bus license or a regular license and a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, to be a single license for purposes of clause (i)(I), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Qualified applicant.--The term `qualified applicant' means an applicant for a restricted commercial driver's license who-- ``(i) is an owner or employee of a business that employs not more than 9 employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued, regardless of the total number of employees employed by the business; ``(ii) has held a driver's license for at least 1 year as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued; and ``(iii) has a good driving record. ``(3) Requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, and the issuance of that restricted commercial driver's license by a State, shall comply with all applicable requirements of-- ``(i) this chapter; and ``(ii) part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(7) Limitation on additional restrictions.--Any restrictions imposed on a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, the holder of such a license, or the issuance of such a license by a State shall not-- ``(A) limit the use by the holder of the restricted commercial driver's license in a motor vehicle that is not a commercial motor vehicle; or ``(B) affect the power of a State to administer the driver licensing program of the State for operators of vehicles that are not commercial motor vehicles. ``(8) Prohibition.--An individual may not hold a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection and an unrestricted commercial driver's license at the same time.''. (

To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(B) Commercial motor vehicle groups.--A State may issue a restricted commercial driver's license pursuant to this subsection with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group, or any combination of commercial motor vehicle groups, described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), as the State determines to be appropriate. ``(5) Renewal.-- ``(A) Renewal cycle.--A restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection shall have the same renewal cycle as an unrestricted commercial driver's license issued by the same State. (

To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt employees in certain farm-related service industries and employees of State, local, and Tribal governments from entry-level driver training requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle and allow States to issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of certain small businesses, and for other purposes. ``(3) Application.--An exemption under this subsection may be applied with respect to-- ``(A) obtaining or upgrading a commercial driver's license with respect to any commercial motor vehicle group described in section 383.91(a) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and ``(B) obtaining an endorsement to operate any type of commercial motor vehicle described in section 383.93(b) of that title (or a successor regulation). ``(C) Qualified applicant.--The term `qualified applicant' means an applicant for a restricted commercial driver's license who-- ``(i) is an owner or employee of a business that employs not more than 9 employees who hold a commercial driver's license as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued, regardless of the total number of employees employed by the business; ``(ii) has held a driver's license for at least 1 year as of the date on which the restricted commercial driver's license is issued; and ``(iii) has a good driving record. ``(3) Requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection, and the issuance of that restricted commercial driver's license by a State, shall comply with all applicable requirements of-- ``(i) this chapter; and ``(ii) part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(8) Prohibition.--An individual may not hold a restricted commercial driver's license issued pursuant to this subsection and an unrestricted commercial driver's license at the same time.''. (

S.5198

Social Welfare

Local Assistance Fairness Act This bill expands eligibility for the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund to revenue-sharing consolidated governments. (The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund is a general revenue enhancement program that provides additional assistance to eligible counties and tribal governments for any governmental purpose except lobbying.)

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency 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 ``Local Assistance Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. ALLOWING PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE REVENUE SHARING CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENTS FROM LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND TRIBAL CONSISTENCY FUND. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``or an eligible Tribal government'' and inserting ``, an eligible Tribal government, or an eligible revenue sharing consolidated government''; (3) in subsections (d) and (e), by inserting ``or eligible revenue sharing consolidated government'' after ``eligible revenue sharing county'' each place it appears; and (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following new paragraph: ``(1) Eligible revenue sharing consolidated government.-- The term `eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' means-- ``(A) a county, parish, or borough-- ``(i) that has been classified by the Bureau of the Census as an active government consolidated with another government; and ``(ii) for which, as determined by the Secretary, there is a negative revenue impact due to implementation of a Federal program or changes to such program; and ``(B) a unit of general local government described in section 6901(2)(A)(ii) of title 31, United States Code, for which a payment may be made to the State of Alaska under section 6902(a)(2) of that title.''. <all>

Local Assistance Fairness Act

A bill to amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes.

Local Assistance Fairness Act

Sen. Tester, Jon

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MT

This bill expands eligibility for the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund to revenue-sharing consolidated governments. (The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund is a general revenue enhancement program that provides additional assistance to eligible counties and tribal governments for any governmental purpose except lobbying.)

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency 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 ``Local Assistance Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. ALLOWING PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE REVENUE SHARING CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENTS FROM LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND TRIBAL CONSISTENCY FUND. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``or an eligible Tribal government'' and inserting ``, an eligible Tribal government, or an eligible revenue sharing consolidated government''; (3) in subsections (d) and (e), by inserting ``or eligible revenue sharing consolidated government'' after ``eligible revenue sharing county'' each place it appears; and (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following new paragraph: ``(1) Eligible revenue sharing consolidated government.-- The term `eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' means-- ``(A) a county, parish, or borough-- ``(i) that has been classified by the Bureau of the Census as an active government consolidated with another government; and ``(ii) for which, as determined by the Secretary, there is a negative revenue impact due to implementation of a Federal program or changes to such program; and ``(B) a unit of general local government described in section 6901(2)(A)(ii) of title 31, United States Code, for which a payment may be made to the State of Alaska under section 6902(a)(2) of that title.''. <all>

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency 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 ``Local Assistance Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. ALLOWING PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE REVENUE SHARING CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENTS FROM LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND TRIBAL CONSISTENCY FUND. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``or an eligible Tribal government'' and inserting ``, an eligible Tribal government, or an eligible revenue sharing consolidated government''; (3) in subsections (d) and (e), by inserting ``or eligible revenue sharing consolidated government'' after ``eligible revenue sharing county'' each place it appears; and (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following new paragraph: ``(1) Eligible revenue sharing consolidated government.-- The term `eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' means-- ``(A) a county, parish, or borough-- ``(i) that has been classified by the Bureau of the Census as an active government consolidated with another government; and ``(ii) for which, as determined by the Secretary, there is a negative revenue impact due to implementation of a Federal program or changes to such program; and ``(B) a unit of general local government described in section 6901(2)(A)(ii) of title 31, United States Code, for which a payment may be made to the State of Alaska under section 6902(a)(2) of that title.''. <all>

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency 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 ``Local Assistance Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. ALLOWING PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE REVENUE SHARING CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENTS FROM LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND TRIBAL CONSISTENCY FUND. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``or an eligible Tribal government'' and inserting ``, an eligible Tribal government, or an eligible revenue sharing consolidated government''; (3) in subsections (d) and (e), by inserting ``or eligible revenue sharing consolidated government'' after ``eligible revenue sharing county'' each place it appears; and (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following new paragraph: ``(1) Eligible revenue sharing consolidated government.-- The term `eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' means-- ``(A) a county, parish, or borough-- ``(i) that has been classified by the Bureau of the Census as an active government consolidated with another government; and ``(ii) for which, as determined by the Secretary, there is a negative revenue impact due to implementation of a Federal program or changes to such program; and ``(B) a unit of general local government described in section 6901(2)(A)(ii) of title 31, United States Code, for which a payment may be made to the State of Alaska under section 6902(a)(2) of that title.''. <all>

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency 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 ``Local Assistance Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. ALLOWING PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE REVENUE SHARING CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENTS FROM LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND TRIBAL CONSISTENCY FUND. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``or an eligible Tribal government'' and inserting ``, an eligible Tribal government, or an eligible revenue sharing consolidated government''; (3) in subsections (d) and (e), by inserting ``or eligible revenue sharing consolidated government'' after ``eligible revenue sharing county'' each place it appears; and (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following new paragraph: ``(1) Eligible revenue sharing consolidated government.-- The term `eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' means-- ``(A) a county, parish, or borough-- ``(i) that has been classified by the Bureau of the Census as an active government consolidated with another government; and ``(ii) for which, as determined by the Secretary, there is a negative revenue impact due to implementation of a Federal program or changes to such program; and ``(B) a unit of general local government described in section 6901(2)(A)(ii) of title 31, United States Code, for which a payment may be made to the State of Alaska under section 6902(a)(2) of that title.''. <all>

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.''; (

To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes. Section 605 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 805) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``For each of'' and inserting ``Subject to paragraph (3), for each of''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Payments to eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments.--In making allocations and payments under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply such paragraph by substituting `eligible revenue sharing county and eligible revenue sharing consolidated government' for `eligible revenue sharing county' each place it appears.

S.165

Health

Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to states, tribal nations, local governments, behavioral health and primary care providers, and community organizations to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act''. SEC. 2. GRANTS TO SUPPORT INCREASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS DUE TO COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--An entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to-- (1) increase behavioral health treatment and prevention capacity, including to-- (A) promote coordination among local entities; (B) train the behavioral health workforce, relevant stakeholders, and community members; (C) upgrade technology to support effective delivery of health care services through telehealth modalities, including the purchase of telehealth equipment; (D) purchase medical supplies and equipment for behavioral health treatment entities, providers, and patients; (E) address and support surge capacity for behavioral health needs (such as through mobile units), including the purchasing of supplies and equipment; (F) promote collaboration between primary care and mental health providers; and (G) cover overhead costs, including rent and utility costs; and (2) support or enhance behavioral health services, including-- (A) emergency crisis intervention, including mobile crisis units, 24/7 crisis call centers, and medically staffed crisis stabilization programs; (B) screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; (C) mental health awareness trainings; (D) evidence-based suicide prevention; (E) evidence-based integrated care models; (F) community recovery and peer supports; (G) outreach to underserved and minority communities; and (H) support for front line health care workers. (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended. <all>

Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act

A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19.

Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act

Sen. Smith, Tina

D

MN

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to states, tribal nations, local governments, behavioral health and primary care providers, and community organizations to support behavioral health treatment and services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act''. SEC. 2. GRANTS TO SUPPORT INCREASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS DUE TO COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--An entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to-- (1) increase behavioral health treatment and prevention capacity, including to-- (A) promote coordination among local entities; (B) train the behavioral health workforce, relevant stakeholders, and community members; (C) upgrade technology to support effective delivery of health care services through telehealth modalities, including the purchase of telehealth equipment; (D) purchase medical supplies and equipment for behavioral health treatment entities, providers, and patients; (E) address and support surge capacity for behavioral health needs (such as through mobile units), including the purchasing of supplies and equipment; (F) promote collaboration between primary care and mental health providers; and (G) cover overhead costs, including rent and utility costs; and (2) support or enhance behavioral health services, including-- (A) emergency crisis intervention, including mobile crisis units, 24/7 crisis call centers, and medically staffed crisis stabilization programs; (B) screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; (C) mental health awareness trainings; (D) evidence-based suicide prevention; (E) evidence-based integrated care models; (F) community recovery and peer supports; (G) outreach to underserved and minority communities; and (H) support for front line health care workers. (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. GRANTS TO SUPPORT INCREASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS DUE TO COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--An entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to-- (1) increase behavioral health treatment and prevention capacity, including to-- (A) promote coordination among local entities; (B) train the behavioral health workforce, relevant stakeholders, and community members; (C) upgrade technology to support effective delivery of health care services through telehealth modalities, including the purchase of telehealth equipment; (D) purchase medical supplies and equipment for behavioral health treatment entities, providers, and patients; (E) address and support surge capacity for behavioral health needs (such as through mobile units), including the purchasing of supplies and equipment; (F) promote collaboration between primary care and mental health providers; and (G) cover overhead costs, including rent and utility costs; and (2) support or enhance behavioral health services, including-- (A) emergency crisis intervention, including mobile crisis units, 24/7 crisis call centers, and medically staffed crisis stabilization programs; (B) screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; (C) mental health awareness trainings; (D) evidence-based suicide prevention; (E) evidence-based integrated care models; (F) community recovery and peer supports; (G) outreach to underserved and minority communities; and (H) support for front line health care workers. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act''. SEC. 2. GRANTS TO SUPPORT INCREASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS DUE TO COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--An entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to-- (1) increase behavioral health treatment and prevention capacity, including to-- (A) promote coordination among local entities; (B) train the behavioral health workforce, relevant stakeholders, and community members; (C) upgrade technology to support effective delivery of health care services through telehealth modalities, including the purchase of telehealth equipment; (D) purchase medical supplies and equipment for behavioral health treatment entities, providers, and patients; (E) address and support surge capacity for behavioral health needs (such as through mobile units), including the purchasing of supplies and equipment; (F) promote collaboration between primary care and mental health providers; and (G) cover overhead costs, including rent and utility costs; and (2) support or enhance behavioral health services, including-- (A) emergency crisis intervention, including mobile crisis units, 24/7 crisis call centers, and medically staffed crisis stabilization programs; (B) screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; (C) mental health awareness trainings; (D) evidence-based suicide prevention; (E) evidence-based integrated care models; (F) community recovery and peer supports; (G) outreach to underserved and minority communities; and (H) support for front line health care workers. (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stopping the Mental Health Pandemic Act''. SEC. 2. GRANTS TO SUPPORT INCREASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS DUE TO COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--An entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to-- (1) increase behavioral health treatment and prevention capacity, including to-- (A) promote coordination among local entities; (B) train the behavioral health workforce, relevant stakeholders, and community members; (C) upgrade technology to support effective delivery of health care services through telehealth modalities, including the purchase of telehealth equipment; (D) purchase medical supplies and equipment for behavioral health treatment entities, providers, and patients; (E) address and support surge capacity for behavioral health needs (such as through mobile units), including the purchasing of supplies and equipment; (F) promote collaboration between primary care and mental health providers; and (G) cover overhead costs, including rent and utility costs; and (2) support or enhance behavioral health services, including-- (A) emergency crisis intervention, including mobile crisis units, 24/7 crisis call centers, and medically staffed crisis stabilization programs; (B) screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; (C) mental health awareness trainings; (D) evidence-based suicide prevention; (E) evidence-based integrated care models; (F) community recovery and peer supports; (G) outreach to underserved and minority communities; and (H) support for front line health care workers. (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. ( (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. ( d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. ( (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. ( d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. ( (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. ( d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. ( (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. ( d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. ( (c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. ( d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID- 19. a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, community-based entities, and primary care and behavioral health organizations to address behavioral health needs caused by the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to COVID-19. c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applicants that are-- (1) culturally specific organizations, Tribal behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, or organizations that are intentional about serving populations where COVID-19 has had the most impact; or (2) proposing to serve areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases. (d) Evaluation.--An entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an evaluation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including-- (1) an evaluation of activities carried out with funds received through the grant; and (2) a process and outcome evaluation. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended.

H.R.7138

Science, Technology, Communications

Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act This bill requires the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce to identify foreign persons that pose a threat to supply chain security for Internet of Things devices (i.e., any object or device that is connected to the internet and is not a laptop, cell phone, or other conventional technology device) for inclusion on the Entity List. This list identifies entities reasonably believed to be involved in, or to pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved in, activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. The bureau must periodically submit a list of any foreign persons identified as threats to Internet of Things device supply chains to the interagency committee that makes decisions regarding additions to, removals from, or other modifications to the Entity List. After receiving the bureau's list, the committee must vote on whether to add such foreign persons to the Entity List. A company added to the Entity List through this process may not receive any federal financial assistance, and the federal government may not contract with such a company for Internet of Things devices.

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act''. SEC. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCLUDE COVERED FOREIGN PERSONS ON THE ENTITY LIST. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. (b) Updates of List.--The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the End-User Review Committee an updated list and corresponding recommendations under paragraph (1)-- (1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter; and (2) as new information becomes available. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO INCLUDE COVERED FOREIGN PERSONS ON THE ENTITY LIST. Not later than 90 days after receiving a list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations required by section 2, the End-User Review Committee shall convene a meeting-- (1) to consider such list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations; and (2) to hold a vote with respect to including each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. SEC. 4. FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROHIBITION. In the event that any company is on the list described under section 3-- (1) that company may not receive any Federal financial assistance; and (2) the Federal Government may not enter into any contract with such company for any Internet of Things device. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Covered foreign person.--The term ``covered foreign person''-- (A) means a foreign person that produces an Internet of Things device; and (B) includes a parent company, subsidiary, or relevant senior officer or other official of such foreign person. (2) End-user review committee.--The term ``End-User Review Committee'' means the End-User Review Committee described in Supplement No. 9 to part 748 of the Export Administration Regulations. (3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Export administration regulations.--The term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (6) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note). (8) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. <all>

Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes.

Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act

Rep. Obernolte, Jay

R

CA

This bill requires the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce to identify foreign persons that pose a threat to supply chain security for Internet of Things devices (i.e., any object or device that is connected to the internet and is not a laptop, cell phone, or other conventional technology device) for inclusion on the Entity List. This list identifies entities reasonably believed to be involved in, or to pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved in, activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. The bureau must periodically submit a list of any foreign persons identified as threats to Internet of Things device supply chains to the interagency committee that makes decisions regarding additions to, removals from, or other modifications to the Entity List. After receiving the bureau's list, the committee must vote on whether to add such foreign persons to the Entity List. A company added to the Entity List through this process may not receive any federal financial assistance, and the federal government may not contract with such a company for Internet of Things devices.

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act''. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCLUDE COVERED FOREIGN PERSONS ON THE ENTITY LIST. (b) Updates of List.--The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the End-User Review Committee an updated list and corresponding recommendations under paragraph (1)-- (1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter; and (2) as new information becomes available. 3. Not later than 90 days after receiving a list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations required by section 2, the End-User Review Committee shall convene a meeting-- (1) to consider such list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations; and (2) to hold a vote with respect to including each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROHIBITION. In the event that any company is on the list described under section 3-- (1) that company may not receive any Federal financial assistance; and (2) the Federal Government may not enter into any contract with such company for any Internet of Things device. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. (2) End-user review committee.--The term ``End-User Review Committee'' means the End-User Review Committee described in Supplement No. 9 to part 748 of the Export Administration Regulations. (3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (6) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note). (8) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity.

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act''. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCLUDE COVERED FOREIGN PERSONS ON THE ENTITY LIST. (b) Updates of List.--The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the End-User Review Committee an updated list and corresponding recommendations under paragraph (1)-- (1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter; and (2) as new information becomes available. 3. FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROHIBITION. In the event that any company is on the list described under section 3-- (1) that company may not receive any Federal financial assistance; and (2) the Federal Government may not enter into any contract with such company for any Internet of Things device. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. (2) End-user review committee.--The term ``End-User Review Committee'' means the End-User Review Committee described in Supplement No. 9 to part 748 of the Export Administration Regulations. (3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. (5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (6) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note).

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act''. SEC. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCLUDE COVERED FOREIGN PERSONS ON THE ENTITY LIST. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. (b) Updates of List.--The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the End-User Review Committee an updated list and corresponding recommendations under paragraph (1)-- (1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter; and (2) as new information becomes available. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO INCLUDE COVERED FOREIGN PERSONS ON THE ENTITY LIST. Not later than 90 days after receiving a list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations required by section 2, the End-User Review Committee shall convene a meeting-- (1) to consider such list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations; and (2) to hold a vote with respect to including each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. SEC. 4. FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROHIBITION. In the event that any company is on the list described under section 3-- (1) that company may not receive any Federal financial assistance; and (2) the Federal Government may not enter into any contract with such company for any Internet of Things device. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Covered foreign person.--The term ``covered foreign person''-- (A) means a foreign person that produces an Internet of Things device; and (B) includes a parent company, subsidiary, or relevant senior officer or other official of such foreign person. (2) End-user review committee.--The term ``End-User Review Committee'' means the End-User Review Committee described in Supplement No. 9 to part 748 of the Export Administration Regulations. (3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Export administration regulations.--The term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (6) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note). (8) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. <all>

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act''. SEC. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCLUDE COVERED FOREIGN PERSONS ON THE ENTITY LIST. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. (b) Updates of List.--The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the End-User Review Committee an updated list and corresponding recommendations under paragraph (1)-- (1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter; and (2) as new information becomes available. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO INCLUDE COVERED FOREIGN PERSONS ON THE ENTITY LIST. Not later than 90 days after receiving a list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations required by section 2, the End-User Review Committee shall convene a meeting-- (1) to consider such list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations; and (2) to hold a vote with respect to including each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. SEC. 4. FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROHIBITION. In the event that any company is on the list described under section 3-- (1) that company may not receive any Federal financial assistance; and (2) the Federal Government may not enter into any contract with such company for any Internet of Things device. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Covered foreign person.--The term ``covered foreign person''-- (A) means a foreign person that produces an Internet of Things device; and (B) includes a parent company, subsidiary, or relevant senior officer or other official of such foreign person. (2) End-user review committee.--The term ``End-User Review Committee'' means the End-User Review Committee described in Supplement No. 9 to part 748 of the Export Administration Regulations. (3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Export administration regulations.--The term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (6) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note). (8) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity. <all>

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( Not later than 90 days after receiving a list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations required by section 2, the End-User Review Committee shall convene a meeting-- (1) to consider such list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations; and (2) to hold a vote with respect to including each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. 3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. (4) Export administration regulations.--The term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. ( 5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( In this Act: (1) Covered foreign person.--The term ``covered foreign person''-- (A) means a foreign person that produces an Internet of Things device; and (B) includes a parent company, subsidiary, or relevant senior officer or other official of such foreign person. ( 7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note). (

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( In this Act: (1) Covered foreign person.--The term ``covered foreign person''-- (A) means a foreign person that produces an Internet of Things device; and (B) includes a parent company, subsidiary, or relevant senior officer or other official of such foreign person. ( 7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note). (

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( Not later than 90 days after receiving a list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations required by section 2, the End-User Review Committee shall convene a meeting-- (1) to consider such list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations; and (2) to hold a vote with respect to including each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. 3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. (4) Export administration regulations.--The term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. ( 5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( In this Act: (1) Covered foreign person.--The term ``covered foreign person''-- (A) means a foreign person that produces an Internet of Things device; and (B) includes a parent company, subsidiary, or relevant senior officer or other official of such foreign person. ( 7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note). (

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( Not later than 90 days after receiving a list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations required by section 2, the End-User Review Committee shall convene a meeting-- (1) to consider such list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations; and (2) to hold a vote with respect to including each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. 3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. (4) Export administration regulations.--The term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. ( 5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( In this Act: (1) Covered foreign person.--The term ``covered foreign person''-- (A) means a foreign person that produces an Internet of Things device; and (B) includes a parent company, subsidiary, or relevant senior officer or other official of such foreign person. ( 7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note). (

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( Not later than 90 days after receiving a list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations required by section 2, the End-User Review Committee shall convene a meeting-- (1) to consider such list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations; and (2) to hold a vote with respect to including each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. 3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. (4) Export administration regulations.--The term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. ( 5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( In this Act: (1) Covered foreign person.--The term ``covered foreign person''-- (A) means a foreign person that produces an Internet of Things device; and (B) includes a parent company, subsidiary, or relevant senior officer or other official of such foreign person. ( 7) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of Things device'' means a device described in section 2(4) of the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3a note). (

To establish procedures to include certain foreign persons that pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices on the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Bureau of Industry and Security, shall submit to the End-User Review Committee-- (1) a list of covered foreign persons, if any, that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the security of supply chains of Internet of Things devices; and (2) a recommendation of whether or not to include each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. ( Not later than 90 days after receiving a list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations required by section 2, the End-User Review Committee shall convene a meeting-- (1) to consider such list of covered foreign persons and corresponding recommendations; and (2) to hold a vote with respect to including each such covered foreign person on the Entity List or make other modifications to the Entity List as appropriate. 3) Entity list.--The term ``Entity List'' means the list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. (4) Export administration regulations.--The term ``Export Administration Regulations'' means subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. ( 5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ``Federal financial assistance'' means any form of loan, grant, guarantee, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance (including general or special revenue sharing or formula grants made to States) approved by any Federal officer or agency. (

H.R.4102

Native Americans

Native CHamoru Equity Act This bill establishes a CHamoru Registry program. It also allows eligible Native CHamoru organizations to qualify for federal contracting opportunities through their participation in certain small business programs that are administered by the Small Business Administration. First, the bill establishes a CHamoru Registry program under the Office of the Governor of Guam. The program must keep a database to serve as a genealogy bank to verify Native CHamoru ancestry requirements. Next, it treats businesses owned by economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru organizations as socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses for purposes of the Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development program, which is commonly known as the 8(a) program. Further, it allows businesses that are owned by Native CHamoru organizations to participate in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Empowerment Contracting (HUBZone) program. The 8(a) program and the HUBZone program each limit competition for certain government contracts to participating small businesses.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Native CHamoru Equity Act''. SEC. 2. CHAMORU REGISTRY PROGRAM. The Organic Act of Guam (48 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 3 the following: ``Sec. 4. (a) There is established under the Office of the Governor the `CHamoru Registry Program', which shall keep a database to serve as a genealogy bank to verify Native CHamoru ancestry requirements. The Governor of Guam shall include in the database the name of any individual who submits to the Governor of Guam a request to be included and a copy of the birth certificate of that individual and birth certificates of direct ancestors that demonstrate that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(c)(1) In this section, the term `Native CHamoru' means an individual who can document that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. ``(2) No residency or blood quantum amount shall be required for an individual to qualify as a `Native CHamoru' under paragraph (1). ``(d) The Superior Court of Guam shall have original jurisdiction over all judicial proceedings with respect to the CHamoru Registry Program and the database established by subsection (a).''. SEC. 3. SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING FOR NATIVE CHAMORU ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Native CHamoru Organization Defined.--Section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(gg) Native CHamoru Organization.-- ``(1) In general.--In this Act, the term `Native CHamoru Organization' means any organization-- ``(A) that is a nonprofit corporation that has filed articles of incorporation with the director (or the designee thereof) of the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, or any successor agency; ``(B) that is controlled by Native CHamorus; and ``(C) whose business activities will principally benefit Native CHamorus. ``(2) Rule of construction.--The Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, determine whether an organization is a Native CHamoru Organization in the same manner as such determination is made under section 8(a)(15) with respect to Native Hawaiian Organizations.''. (b) Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Small Business Concern.--Section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization, or''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization.''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. (c) HUBZone Small Business Concern.--Section 31(b)(2) (15 U.S.C. 657a note) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (E)(ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F)(iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) a small business concern-- ``(i) that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, or by a corporation that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations; or ``(ii) that is owned in part by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, or by a corporation that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, if all other owners are either United States citizens or small business concerns.''. (d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''. <all>

Native CHamoru Equity Act

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes.

Native CHamoru Equity Act

Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q.

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This bill establishes a CHamoru Registry program. It also allows eligible Native CHamoru organizations to qualify for federal contracting opportunities through their participation in certain small business programs that are administered by the Small Business Administration. First, the bill establishes a CHamoru Registry program under the Office of the Governor of Guam. The program must keep a database to serve as a genealogy bank to verify Native CHamoru ancestry requirements. Next, it treats businesses owned by economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru organizations as socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses for purposes of the Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development program, which is commonly known as the 8(a) program. Further, it allows businesses that are owned by Native CHamoru organizations to participate in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Empowerment Contracting (HUBZone) program. The 8(a) program and the HUBZone program each limit competition for certain government contracts to participating small businesses.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Native CHamoru Equity Act''. 2. CHAMORU REGISTRY PROGRAM. 1421 et seq.) 4. The Governor of Guam shall include in the database the name of any individual who submits to the Governor of Guam a request to be included and a copy of the birth certificate of that individual and birth certificates of direct ancestors that demonstrate that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(c)(1) In this section, the term `Native CHamoru' means an individual who can document that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. SEC. 3. SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING FOR NATIVE CHAMORU ORGANIZATIONS. (b) Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Small Business Concern.--Section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization, or''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. 657a note) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (E)(ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F)(iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) a small business concern-- ``(i) that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, or by a corporation that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations; or ``(ii) that is owned in part by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, or by a corporation that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, if all other owners are either United States citizens or small business concerns.''. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Native CHamoru Equity Act''. 2. CHAMORU REGISTRY PROGRAM. 1421 et seq.) 4. The Governor of Guam shall include in the database the name of any individual who submits to the Governor of Guam a request to be included and a copy of the birth certificate of that individual and birth certificates of direct ancestors that demonstrate that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(c)(1) In this section, the term `Native CHamoru' means an individual who can document that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. SEC. 3. SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING FOR NATIVE CHAMORU ORGANIZATIONS. (b) Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Small Business Concern.--Section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Native CHamoru Equity Act''. 2. CHAMORU REGISTRY PROGRAM. The Organic Act of Guam (48 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.) 4. (a) There is established under the Office of the Governor the `CHamoru Registry Program', which shall keep a database to serve as a genealogy bank to verify Native CHamoru ancestry requirements. The Governor of Guam shall include in the database the name of any individual who submits to the Governor of Guam a request to be included and a copy of the birth certificate of that individual and birth certificates of direct ancestors that demonstrate that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(c)(1) In this section, the term `Native CHamoru' means an individual who can document that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. ``(2) No residency or blood quantum amount shall be required for an individual to qualify as a `Native CHamoru' under paragraph (1). ``(d) The Superior Court of Guam shall have original jurisdiction over all judicial proceedings with respect to the CHamoru Registry Program and the database established by subsection (a).''. SEC. 3. SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING FOR NATIVE CHAMORU ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Native CHamoru Organization Defined.--Section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(gg) Native CHamoru Organization.-- ``(1) In general.--In this Act, the term `Native CHamoru Organization' means any organization-- ``(A) that is a nonprofit corporation that has filed articles of incorporation with the director (or the designee thereof) of the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, or any successor agency; ``(B) that is controlled by Native CHamorus; and ``(C) whose business activities will principally benefit Native CHamorus. ``(2) Rule of construction.--The Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, determine whether an organization is a Native CHamoru Organization in the same manner as such determination is made under section 8(a)(15) with respect to Native Hawaiian Organizations.''. (b) Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Small Business Concern.--Section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization, or''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. (c) HUBZone Small Business Concern.--Section 31(b)(2) (15 U.S.C. 657a note) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (E)(ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F)(iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) a small business concern-- ``(i) that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, or by a corporation that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations; or ``(ii) that is owned in part by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, or by a corporation that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, if all other owners are either United States citizens or small business concerns.''. (d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Native CHamoru Equity Act''. SEC. 2. CHAMORU REGISTRY PROGRAM. The Organic Act of Guam (48 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 3 the following: ``Sec. 4. (a) There is established under the Office of the Governor the `CHamoru Registry Program', which shall keep a database to serve as a genealogy bank to verify Native CHamoru ancestry requirements. The Governor of Guam shall include in the database the name of any individual who submits to the Governor of Guam a request to be included and a copy of the birth certificate of that individual and birth certificates of direct ancestors that demonstrate that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(c)(1) In this section, the term `Native CHamoru' means an individual who can document that one or more of the individual's direct ancestors resided on Guam before August 1, 1950. ``(2) No residency or blood quantum amount shall be required for an individual to qualify as a `Native CHamoru' under paragraph (1). ``(d) The Superior Court of Guam shall have original jurisdiction over all judicial proceedings with respect to the CHamoru Registry Program and the database established by subsection (a).''. SEC. 3. SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING FOR NATIVE CHAMORU ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Native CHamoru Organization Defined.--Section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(gg) Native CHamoru Organization.-- ``(1) In general.--In this Act, the term `Native CHamoru Organization' means any organization-- ``(A) that is a nonprofit corporation that has filed articles of incorporation with the director (or the designee thereof) of the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, or any successor agency; ``(B) that is controlled by Native CHamorus; and ``(C) whose business activities will principally benefit Native CHamorus. ``(2) Rule of construction.--The Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, determine whether an organization is a Native CHamoru Organization in the same manner as such determination is made under section 8(a)(15) with respect to Native Hawaiian Organizations.''. (b) Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Small Business Concern.--Section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization, or''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization.''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. (c) HUBZone Small Business Concern.--Section 31(b)(2) (15 U.S.C. 657a note) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (E)(ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (F)(iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G) a small business concern-- ``(i) that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, or by a corporation that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations; or ``(ii) that is owned in part by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, or by a corporation that is wholly owned by one or more Native CHamoru Organizations, if all other owners are either United States citizens or small business concerns.''. (d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''. <all>

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(2) No residency or blood quantum amount shall be required for an individual to qualify as a `Native CHamoru' under paragraph (1). ``(2) Rule of construction.--The Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, determine whether an organization is a Native CHamoru Organization in the same manner as such determination is made under section 8(a)(15) with respect to Native Hawaiian Organizations.''. ( 637(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization, or''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 3 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(gg) Native CHamoru Organization.-- ``(1) In general.--In this Act, the term `Native CHamoru Organization' means any organization-- ``(A) that is a nonprofit corporation that has filed articles of incorporation with the director (or the designee thereof) of the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, or any successor agency; ``(B) that is controlled by Native CHamorus; and ``(C) whose business activities will principally benefit Native CHamorus. and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 3 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(gg) Native CHamoru Organization.-- ``(1) In general.--In this Act, the term `Native CHamoru Organization' means any organization-- ``(A) that is a nonprofit corporation that has filed articles of incorporation with the director (or the designee thereof) of the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, or any successor agency; ``(B) that is controlled by Native CHamorus; and ``(C) whose business activities will principally benefit Native CHamorus. and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(2) No residency or blood quantum amount shall be required for an individual to qualify as a `Native CHamoru' under paragraph (1). ``(2) Rule of construction.--The Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, determine whether an organization is a Native CHamoru Organization in the same manner as such determination is made under section 8(a)(15) with respect to Native Hawaiian Organizations.''. ( 637(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization, or''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 3 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(gg) Native CHamoru Organization.-- ``(1) In general.--In this Act, the term `Native CHamoru Organization' means any organization-- ``(A) that is a nonprofit corporation that has filed articles of incorporation with the director (or the designee thereof) of the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, or any successor agency; ``(B) that is controlled by Native CHamorus; and ``(C) whose business activities will principally benefit Native CHamorus. and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(2) No residency or blood quantum amount shall be required for an individual to qualify as a `Native CHamoru' under paragraph (1). ``(2) Rule of construction.--The Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, determine whether an organization is a Native CHamoru Organization in the same manner as such determination is made under section 8(a)(15) with respect to Native Hawaiian Organizations.''. ( 637(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization, or''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 3 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(gg) Native CHamoru Organization.-- ``(1) In general.--In this Act, the term `Native CHamoru Organization' means any organization-- ``(A) that is a nonprofit corporation that has filed articles of incorporation with the director (or the designee thereof) of the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, or any successor agency; ``(B) that is controlled by Native CHamorus; and ``(C) whose business activities will principally benefit Native CHamorus. and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(2) No residency or blood quantum amount shall be required for an individual to qualify as a `Native CHamoru' under paragraph (1). ``(2) Rule of construction.--The Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, determine whether an organization is a Native CHamoru Organization in the same manner as such determination is made under section 8(a)(15) with respect to Native Hawaiian Organizations.''. ( 637(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization, or''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 3 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). 632) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(gg) Native CHamoru Organization.-- ``(1) In general.--In this Act, the term `Native CHamoru Organization' means any organization-- ``(A) that is a nonprofit corporation that has filed articles of incorporation with the director (or the designee thereof) of the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, or any successor agency; ``(B) that is controlled by Native CHamorus; and ``(C) whose business activities will principally benefit Native CHamorus. and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

To provide for contracting with Native CHamoru Organizations, and for other purposes. ``(b) Not less than once every 3 years, the Office of Public Auditor shall audit the database established by subsection (a) to ensure the accuracy of the database and that the database is in compliance with the requirements of subsection (a). ``(2) No residency or blood quantum amount shall be required for an individual to qualify as a `Native CHamoru' under paragraph (1). ``(2) Rule of construction.--The Administrator shall, to the extent practicable, determine whether an organization is a Native CHamoru Organization in the same manner as such determination is made under section 8(a)(15) with respect to Native Hawaiian Organizations.''. ( 637(a)(4)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization, or''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (II), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (III), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(IV) an economically disadvantaged Native CHamoru Organization. ''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in clause (ii), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) Native CHamoru Organizations described in subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) or subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV).''. ( d) Findings.--Section 2(f)(1)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631(f)(1)(C)) is amended by inserting ``Native CHamoru Organizations,'' after ``Native Hawaiian Organizations,''.

H.R.4254

Taxation

Low Carbon Biofuel Act This bill allows certain taxpayers (defined by this bill as an oxygenate blender and a retailer) a new business-related income tax credit for the sale or blending of E15 gasoline (more than 13 and not more than 15 volume percent ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 15 volume percent ethanol.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Low Carbon Biofuel Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR SALE OR BLENDING OF ETHANOL FUELS. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 45U. CREDIT FOR SALE OR BLENDING OF ETHANOL FUELS. ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the ethanol fuel credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to-- ``(1) in the case of an applicable taxpayer which is described in subsection (b)(1)(A)-- ``(A) for each gallon of E15 blended by such taxpayer, 5 cents, and ``(B) for each gallon of fuel blended by such taxpayer which contains more than 15 volume percent ethanol, 10 cents, and ``(2) subject to subsection (c), in the case of an applicable taxpayer which is described in subsection (b)(1)(B)-- ``(A) for each gallon of E15 sold by such taxpayer, 5 cents, and ``(B) for each gallon of fuel sold by such taxpayer which contains more than 15 volume percent ethanol, 10 cents. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(2) E15.--The term `E15' means gasoline that contains more than 13, and not more than 15, volume percent ethanol. ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(B) Notification.--The applicable taxpayer described in subparagraph (A) shall provide notice of their election with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subparagraph to any applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(B) to which such fuel is sold, with such notice to be provided on or before the date of such sale. ``(2) Credit for retailer available only if not claimed by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(2) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) has not elected (pursuant to paragraph (1)) to apply subsection (a)(1) with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. ``(e) Transfer of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate, if, with respect to the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year, the applicable taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for such taxable year with respect to all (or any portion specified in such election) of such credit, the eligible entity specified in such election, and not the applicable taxpayer, shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). ``(2) Eligible entity.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible entity' means any person within the supply chain for fuel described in such section (a).''. (b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel blended or sold after December 31, 2021. <all>

Low Carbon Biofuel Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol.

Low Carbon Biofuel Act

Rep. Axne, Cynthia

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This bill allows certain taxpayers (defined by this bill as an oxygenate blender and a retailer) a new business-related income tax credit for the sale or blending of E15 gasoline (more than 13 and not more than 15 volume percent ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 15 volume percent ethanol.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Low Carbon Biofuel Act''. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. CREDIT FOR SALE OR BLENDING OF ETHANOL FUELS. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(2) E15.--The term `E15' means gasoline that contains more than 13, and not more than 15, volume percent ethanol. ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. ``(e) Transfer of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate, if, with respect to the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year, the applicable taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for such taxable year with respect to all (or any portion specified in such election) of such credit, the eligible entity specified in such election, and not the applicable taxpayer, shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). ``(2) Eligible entity.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible entity' means any person within the supply chain for fuel described in such section (a).''. (b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. 45U. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel blended or sold after December 31, 2021.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Low Carbon Biofuel Act''. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. CREDIT FOR SALE OR BLENDING OF ETHANOL FUELS. 2801)). ``(2) E15.--The term `E15' means gasoline that contains more than 13, and not more than 15, volume percent ethanol. ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. ``(2) Eligible entity.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible entity' means any person within the supply chain for fuel described in such section (a).''. (b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. 45U. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel blended or sold after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Low Carbon Biofuel Act''. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. CREDIT FOR SALE OR BLENDING OF ETHANOL FUELS. ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the ethanol fuel credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to-- ``(1) in the case of an applicable taxpayer which is described in subsection (b)(1)(A)-- ``(A) for each gallon of E15 blended by such taxpayer, 5 cents, and ``(B) for each gallon of fuel blended by such taxpayer which contains more than 15 volume percent ethanol, 10 cents, and ``(2) subject to subsection (c), in the case of an applicable taxpayer which is described in subsection (b)(1)(B)-- ``(A) for each gallon of E15 sold by such taxpayer, 5 cents, and ``(B) for each gallon of fuel sold by such taxpayer which contains more than 15 volume percent ethanol, 10 cents. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(2) E15.--The term `E15' means gasoline that contains more than 13, and not more than 15, volume percent ethanol. ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(B) Notification.--The applicable taxpayer described in subparagraph (A) shall provide notice of their election with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subparagraph to any applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(B) to which such fuel is sold, with such notice to be provided on or before the date of such sale. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. ``(e) Transfer of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate, if, with respect to the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year, the applicable taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for such taxable year with respect to all (or any portion specified in such election) of such credit, the eligible entity specified in such election, and not the applicable taxpayer, shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). ``(2) Eligible entity.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible entity' means any person within the supply chain for fuel described in such section (a).''. (b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel blended or sold after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Low Carbon Biofuel Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR SALE OR BLENDING OF ETHANOL FUELS. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 45U. CREDIT FOR SALE OR BLENDING OF ETHANOL FUELS. ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the ethanol fuel credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to-- ``(1) in the case of an applicable taxpayer which is described in subsection (b)(1)(A)-- ``(A) for each gallon of E15 blended by such taxpayer, 5 cents, and ``(B) for each gallon of fuel blended by such taxpayer which contains more than 15 volume percent ethanol, 10 cents, and ``(2) subject to subsection (c), in the case of an applicable taxpayer which is described in subsection (b)(1)(B)-- ``(A) for each gallon of E15 sold by such taxpayer, 5 cents, and ``(B) for each gallon of fuel sold by such taxpayer which contains more than 15 volume percent ethanol, 10 cents. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(2) E15.--The term `E15' means gasoline that contains more than 13, and not more than 15, volume percent ethanol. ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(B) Notification.--The applicable taxpayer described in subparagraph (A) shall provide notice of their election with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subparagraph to any applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(B) to which such fuel is sold, with such notice to be provided on or before the date of such sale. ``(2) Credit for retailer available only if not claimed by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(2) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) has not elected (pursuant to paragraph (1)) to apply subsection (a)(1) with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. ``(e) Transfer of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate, if, with respect to the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year, the applicable taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for such taxable year with respect to all (or any portion specified in such election) of such credit, the eligible entity specified in such election, and not the applicable taxpayer, shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). ``(2) Eligible entity.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `eligible entity' means any person within the supply chain for fuel described in such section (a).''. (b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel blended or sold after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. ``(e) Transfer of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate, if, with respect to the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year, the applicable taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for such taxable year with respect to all (or any portion specified in such election) of such credit, the eligible entity specified in such election, and not the applicable taxpayer, shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). (b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. ( 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(B) Notification.--The applicable taxpayer described in subparagraph (A) shall provide notice of their election with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subparagraph to any applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(B) to which such fuel is sold, with such notice to be provided on or before the date of such sale. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(B) Notification.--The applicable taxpayer described in subparagraph (A) shall provide notice of their election with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subparagraph to any applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(B) to which such fuel is sold, with such notice to be provided on or before the date of such sale. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. ``(e) Transfer of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate, if, with respect to the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year, the applicable taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for such taxable year with respect to all (or any portion specified in such election) of such credit, the eligible entity specified in such election, and not the applicable taxpayer, shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). (b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. ( 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(B) Notification.--The applicable taxpayer described in subparagraph (A) shall provide notice of their election with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subparagraph to any applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(B) to which such fuel is sold, with such notice to be provided on or before the date of such sale. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. ``(e) Transfer of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate, if, with respect to the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year, the applicable taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for such taxable year with respect to all (or any portion specified in such election) of such credit, the eligible entity specified in such election, and not the applicable taxpayer, shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). (b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. ( 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(B) Notification.--The applicable taxpayer described in subparagraph (A) shall provide notice of their election with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subparagraph to any applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(B) to which such fuel is sold, with such notice to be provided on or before the date of such sale. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. ``(e) Transfer of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate, if, with respect to the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year, the applicable taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for such taxable year with respect to all (or any portion specified in such election) of such credit, the eligible entity specified in such election, and not the applicable taxpayer, shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). (b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. ( 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Applicable taxpayer.--The term `applicable taxpayer' means-- ``(A) an oxygenate blender (as defined in section 1090.80 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations), and ``(B) a retailer (as defined in paragraph (7) of section 101 of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 2801)). ``(B) Notification.--The applicable taxpayer described in subparagraph (A) shall provide notice of their election with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subparagraph to any applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(B) to which such fuel is sold, with such notice to be provided on or before the date of such sale. ``(d) Refundable Credit for Small Retailers.--For purposes of this title, in the case of a retailer with not greater than 5 retail locations at the close of the taxable year, the credit allowed under subsection (a)(2) for such taxable year shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart C (and not allowable under this subpart) for such taxable year. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an income tax credit for the sale or blending of certain fuels containing ethanol. ``(c) Election.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Election by oxygenate blender.--Subsection (a)(1) shall apply with respect to any gallon of fuel described in such subsection only if the applicable taxpayer described in subsection (b)(1)(A) elects to have such subsection apply with respect to such gallon of fuel. ``(e) Transfer of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate, if, with respect to the credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year, the applicable taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for such taxable year with respect to all (or any portion specified in such election) of such credit, the eligible entity specified in such election, and not the applicable taxpayer, shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). ( b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the credit for sale or blending of ethanol fuels under section 45U to which subsection (d) of such section does not apply.''. (

S.699

Health

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency review of the status of women and lung cancer. The review must

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) According to the American Cancer Society, in the United States, approximately 171 women die each day of lung cancer, or about one woman every 8.4 minutes. (2) Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women. (3) The American Cancer Society estimates that 62,470 women will die of lung cancer in 2021. (4) Studies have shown a higher incidence rate of lung cancer for women who were never smokers compared to men who were never smokers. (5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. (6) According to the 2014 report, ``The Health Consequences of Smoking--50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014'', the relative risk of developing lung cancer increased tenfold among female smokers between 1959 and 2010. (7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. (8) According to the Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to radon accounts for approximately 21,000 deaths from lung cancer each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. (9) A Government Accountability Office report published on October 22, 2015, called for the National Institutes of Health to do more in evaluating gender differences in research. (10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. (11) Lung cancer screening, which can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most curable stage, is a covered service available without cost-sharing for those at high risk. (12) Published peer-reviewed actuarial studies indicate that lung cancer screening individuals at high risk may be cost-effective. (13) The National Framework of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening and Continuum of Care, launched in 2012, demonstrated that lung cancer screening can be safely and effectively carried out in community hospital settings around the Nation. (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) there is a disparate impact of lung cancer on women and, in particular, on women who have never smoked; (2) additional research strategies to explore the differences in women with respect to lung cancer risk factors, incidence, histology, and response to treatment are justified and necessary; (3) the implementation of lung cancer preventive services for women should be accelerated; and (4) the public health agencies of the Federal Government should coordinate public education and awareness programs on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY REVIEW TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ACCELERATION OF RESEARCH ON WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER, GREATER ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AND STRATEGIC PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. (b) Content.--The review and recommendations under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) a review and comprehensive report on the outcomes of previous research, the status of existing research activities, and knowledge gaps related to women and lung cancer in all agencies of the Federal Government; (2) specific opportunities for collaborative, interagency, multidisciplinary, and innovative research, that would-- (A) encourage innovative approaches to eliminate knowledge gaps in research; (B) evaluate environmental and genomic factors that may be related to the etiology of lung cancer in women; and (C) foster advances in imaging technology to improve risk assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and the simultaneous application of other preventive services; (3) opportunities regarding the development of a national lung cancer screening strategy with sufficient infrastructure and personnel resources to expand access to such screening, particularly among underserved populations; and (4) opportunities regarding the development of a national public education and awareness campaign on women and lung cancer and the importance of early detection of lung cancer. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a). <all>

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021

A bill to require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency review of the status of women and lung cancer. The review must

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (4) Studies have shown a higher incidence rate of lung cancer for women who were never smokers compared to men who were never smokers. (5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. (6) According to the 2014 report, ``The Health Consequences of Smoking--50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014'', the relative risk of developing lung cancer increased tenfold among female smokers between 1959 and 2010. (8) According to the Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to radon accounts for approximately 21,000 deaths from lung cancer each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. (9) A Government Accountability Office report published on October 22, 2015, called for the National Institutes of Health to do more in evaluating gender differences in research. (10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. (12) Published peer-reviewed actuarial studies indicate that lung cancer screening individuals at high risk may be cost-effective. (13) The National Framework of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening and Continuum of Care, launched in 2012, demonstrated that lung cancer screening can be safely and effectively carried out in community hospital settings around the Nation. (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. 3. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY REVIEW TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ACCELERATION OF RESEARCH ON WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER, GREATER ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AND STRATEGIC PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (4) Studies have shown a higher incidence rate of lung cancer for women who were never smokers compared to men who were never smokers. (5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. (6) According to the 2014 report, ``The Health Consequences of Smoking--50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014'', the relative risk of developing lung cancer increased tenfold among female smokers between 1959 and 2010. (8) According to the Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to radon accounts for approximately 21,000 deaths from lung cancer each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. (9) A Government Accountability Office report published on October 22, 2015, called for the National Institutes of Health to do more in evaluating gender differences in research. (10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. (12) Published peer-reviewed actuarial studies indicate that lung cancer screening individuals at high risk may be cost-effective. (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. 3. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY REVIEW TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ACCELERATION OF RESEARCH ON WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER, GREATER ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AND STRATEGIC PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) According to the American Cancer Society, in the United States, approximately 171 women die each day of lung cancer, or about one woman every 8.4 minutes. (3) The American Cancer Society estimates that 62,470 women will die of lung cancer in 2021. (4) Studies have shown a higher incidence rate of lung cancer for women who were never smokers compared to men who were never smokers. (5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. (6) According to the 2014 report, ``The Health Consequences of Smoking--50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014'', the relative risk of developing lung cancer increased tenfold among female smokers between 1959 and 2010. (7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. (8) According to the Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to radon accounts for approximately 21,000 deaths from lung cancer each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. (9) A Government Accountability Office report published on October 22, 2015, called for the National Institutes of Health to do more in evaluating gender differences in research. (10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. (11) Lung cancer screening, which can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most curable stage, is a covered service available without cost-sharing for those at high risk. (12) Published peer-reviewed actuarial studies indicate that lung cancer screening individuals at high risk may be cost-effective. (13) The National Framework of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening and Continuum of Care, launched in 2012, demonstrated that lung cancer screening can be safely and effectively carried out in community hospital settings around the Nation. (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY REVIEW TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ACCELERATION OF RESEARCH ON WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER, GREATER ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AND STRATEGIC PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS. (b) Content.--The review and recommendations under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) a review and comprehensive report on the outcomes of previous research, the status of existing research activities, and knowledge gaps related to women and lung cancer in all agencies of the Federal Government; (2) specific opportunities for collaborative, interagency, multidisciplinary, and innovative research, that would-- (A) encourage innovative approaches to eliminate knowledge gaps in research; (B) evaluate environmental and genomic factors that may be related to the etiology of lung cancer in women; and (C) foster advances in imaging technology to improve risk assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and the simultaneous application of other preventive services; (3) opportunities regarding the development of a national lung cancer screening strategy with sufficient infrastructure and personnel resources to expand access to such screening, particularly among underserved populations; and (4) opportunities regarding the development of a national public education and awareness campaign on women and lung cancer and the importance of early detection of lung cancer. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) According to the American Cancer Society, in the United States, approximately 171 women die each day of lung cancer, or about one woman every 8.4 minutes. (2) Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women. (3) The American Cancer Society estimates that 62,470 women will die of lung cancer in 2021. (4) Studies have shown a higher incidence rate of lung cancer for women who were never smokers compared to men who were never smokers. (5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. (6) According to the 2014 report, ``The Health Consequences of Smoking--50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014'', the relative risk of developing lung cancer increased tenfold among female smokers between 1959 and 2010. (7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. (8) According to the Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to radon accounts for approximately 21,000 deaths from lung cancer each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. (9) A Government Accountability Office report published on October 22, 2015, called for the National Institutes of Health to do more in evaluating gender differences in research. (10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. (11) Lung cancer screening, which can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most curable stage, is a covered service available without cost-sharing for those at high risk. (12) Published peer-reviewed actuarial studies indicate that lung cancer screening individuals at high risk may be cost-effective. (13) The National Framework of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening and Continuum of Care, launched in 2012, demonstrated that lung cancer screening can be safely and effectively carried out in community hospital settings around the Nation. (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) there is a disparate impact of lung cancer on women and, in particular, on women who have never smoked; (2) additional research strategies to explore the differences in women with respect to lung cancer risk factors, incidence, histology, and response to treatment are justified and necessary; (3) the implementation of lung cancer preventive services for women should be accelerated; and (4) the public health agencies of the Federal Government should coordinate public education and awareness programs on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection. SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY REVIEW TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ACCELERATION OF RESEARCH ON WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER, GREATER ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AND STRATEGIC PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. (b) Content.--The review and recommendations under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) a review and comprehensive report on the outcomes of previous research, the status of existing research activities, and knowledge gaps related to women and lung cancer in all agencies of the Federal Government; (2) specific opportunities for collaborative, interagency, multidisciplinary, and innovative research, that would-- (A) encourage innovative approaches to eliminate knowledge gaps in research; (B) evaluate environmental and genomic factors that may be related to the etiology of lung cancer in women; and (C) foster advances in imaging technology to improve risk assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and the simultaneous application of other preventive services; (3) opportunities regarding the development of a national lung cancer screening strategy with sufficient infrastructure and personnel resources to expand access to such screening, particularly among underserved populations; and (4) opportunities regarding the development of a national public education and awareness campaign on women and lung cancer and the importance of early detection of lung cancer. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a). <all>

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. 5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. ( (7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( 10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. ( (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( (11) Lung cancer screening, which can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most curable stage, is a covered service available without cost-sharing for those at high risk. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( (11) Lung cancer screening, which can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most curable stage, is a covered service available without cost-sharing for those at high risk. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. 5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. ( (7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( 10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. ( (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( (11) Lung cancer screening, which can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most curable stage, is a covered service available without cost-sharing for those at high risk. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. 5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. ( (7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( 10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. ( (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( (11) Lung cancer screening, which can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most curable stage, is a covered service available without cost-sharing for those at high risk. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. 5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. ( (7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( 10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. ( (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( (11) Lung cancer screening, which can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most curable stage, is a covered service available without cost-sharing for those at high risk. ( a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes. 5) According to the American Cancer Society, new cases of lung cancer dropped by 3 percent per year in men from 2011 to 2015, while new cases in women only dropped 1.5 percent per year in the same time period. ( (7) According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40 percent of lung cancers are adenocarcinoma, a subtype of non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of cancer seen in non-smokers and is more common in women than in men. ( 10) Additional research strategies, including clinical trials, are necessary to explore the differences in lung cancer risk factors, incidence, and treatment response in women, and to address the disparate impact of lung cancer on women who have never smoked. ( (14) Information on the impact of lung cancer on women and the importance of early detection should be incorporated into all relevant public health awareness campaigns. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall conduct an interagency review to evaluate the status of, and identify opportunities related to-- (1) research on women and lung cancer; (2) access to lung cancer preventive services; and (3) strategic public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a).

H.R.5269

Housing and Community Development

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Improvement Act of 2021 or the ERAP Improvement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the Department of Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance program to increase the portion of funding that state and local government grant recipients may use for administrative costs. The bill also encourages grant recipients to utilize these administrative funds to provide application assistance in coordination with public entities such as libraries, elementary schools, courts, and public housing. The program continues to provide grants to state and local governments to assist eligible households in paying rent, utility costs, and other housing costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance 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 ``Emergency Rental Assistance Program Improvement Act of 2021'' or the ``ERAP Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COLLABORATION WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES. (a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' and inserting ``related to such funds and for collaboration with public entities as described in subsection (n).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(n) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(2) Use of amounts paid to eligible grantee.-- Notwithstanding subsection (c)(5), an eligible grantee that collaborates with public entities pursuant to the guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to paragraph (1) may use amounts available for administrative costs under section (c)(5) to, in coordination with one or more public entities, develop any administrative infrastructure necessary to provide application assistance services, including-- ``(A) training the employees of a public entity or other designated institutional representative of a public entity about how to complete the emergency rental application process; ``(B) maintaining physical and electronic copies of all documents needed to apply for assistance; ``(C) establishing methods of communication between eligible grantees, public entities, community organizations, and individual households; ``(D) providing language translation services; ``(E) developing community outreach materials, programs, and initiatives; and ``(F) collecting and storing relevant documentation on-site at the public entity, or with a third party in a manner that complies with Federal, State, and local law. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and other entities receiving funds under section 3204 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; ``(iv) courts that handle eviction related matters; ``(v) public housing agencies; ``(vi) public transit systems; ``(vii) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(viii) the United States Postal Service; and ``(ix) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''. (b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(2) Use of amounts paid to eligible grantee.--An eligible grantee that collaborates with public entities pursuant to the guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to paragraph (1) may use not more than 15 percent of the amount paid to such eligible grantee under this section to, in coordination with one or more public entities, develop any administrative infrastructure necessary to provide application assistance services, including-- ``(A) training the employees of a public entity or other designated institutional representative of a public entity about how to complete the emergency rental application process; ``(B) maintaining physical and electronic copies of all documents needed to apply for assistance; ``(C) establishing methods of communication between eligible grantees, public entities, community organizations, and individual households; ``(D) providing language translation services; ``(E) developing community outreach materials, programs, and initiatives; and ``(F) collecting and storing relevant documentation on-site at the public entity, or with a third party in a manner that complies with Federal, State, and local law. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''. <all>

ERAP Improvement Act of 2021

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes.

ERAP Improvement Act of 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Improvement Act of 2021

Rep. Bush, Cori

D

MO

This bill modifies the Department of Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance program to increase the portion of funding that state and local government grant recipients may use for administrative costs. The bill also encourages grant recipients to utilize these administrative funds to provide application assistance in coordination with public entities such as libraries, elementary schools, courts, and public housing. The program continues to provide grants to state and local governments to assist eligible households in paying rent, utility costs, and other housing costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance 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 ``Emergency Rental Assistance Program Improvement Act of 2021'' or the ``ERAP Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COLLABORATION WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES. (a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' and inserting ``related to such funds and for collaboration with public entities as described in subsection (n). ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(n) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(2) Use of amounts paid to eligible grantee.--An eligible grantee that collaborates with public entities pursuant to the guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to paragraph (1) may use not more than 15 percent of the amount paid to such eligible grantee under this section to, in coordination with one or more public entities, develop any administrative infrastructure necessary to provide application assistance services, including-- ``(A) training the employees of a public entity or other designated institutional representative of a public entity about how to complete the emergency rental application process; ``(B) maintaining physical and electronic copies of all documents needed to apply for assistance; ``(C) establishing methods of communication between eligible grantees, public entities, community organizations, and individual households; ``(D) providing language translation services; ``(E) developing community outreach materials, programs, and initiatives; and ``(F) collecting and storing relevant documentation on-site at the public entity, or with a third party in a manner that complies with Federal, State, and local law. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Emergency Rental Assistance Program Improvement Act of 2021'' or the ``ERAP Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COLLABORATION WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES. and inserting ``related to such funds and for collaboration with public entities as described in subsection (n). ``(2) Use of amounts paid to eligible grantee.--An eligible grantee that collaborates with public entities pursuant to the guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to paragraph (1) may use not more than 15 percent of the amount paid to such eligible grantee under this section to, in coordination with one or more public entities, develop any administrative infrastructure necessary to provide application assistance services, including-- ``(A) training the employees of a public entity or other designated institutional representative of a public entity about how to complete the emergency rental application process; ``(B) maintaining physical and electronic copies of all documents needed to apply for assistance; ``(C) establishing methods of communication between eligible grantees, public entities, community organizations, and individual households; ``(D) providing language translation services; ``(E) developing community outreach materials, programs, and initiatives; and ``(F) collecting and storing relevant documentation on-site at the public entity, or with a third party in a manner that complies with Federal, State, and local law. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance 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 ``Emergency Rental Assistance Program Improvement Act of 2021'' or the ``ERAP Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COLLABORATION WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES. (a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' and inserting ``related to such funds and for collaboration with public entities as described in subsection (n). ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(n) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(2) Use of amounts paid to eligible grantee.-- Notwithstanding subsection (c)(5), an eligible grantee that collaborates with public entities pursuant to the guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to paragraph (1) may use amounts available for administrative costs under section (c)(5) to, in coordination with one or more public entities, develop any administrative infrastructure necessary to provide application assistance services, including-- ``(A) training the employees of a public entity or other designated institutional representative of a public entity about how to complete the emergency rental application process; ``(B) maintaining physical and electronic copies of all documents needed to apply for assistance; ``(C) establishing methods of communication between eligible grantees, public entities, community organizations, and individual households; ``(D) providing language translation services; ``(E) developing community outreach materials, programs, and initiatives; and ``(F) collecting and storing relevant documentation on-site at the public entity, or with a third party in a manner that complies with Federal, State, and local law. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and other entities receiving funds under section 3204 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; ``(iv) courts that handle eviction related matters; ``(v) public housing agencies; ``(vi) public transit systems; ``(vii) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(viii) the United States Postal Service; and ``(ix) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''. ``(2) Use of amounts paid to eligible grantee.--An eligible grantee that collaborates with public entities pursuant to the guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to paragraph (1) may use not more than 15 percent of the amount paid to such eligible grantee under this section to, in coordination with one or more public entities, develop any administrative infrastructure necessary to provide application assistance services, including-- ``(A) training the employees of a public entity or other designated institutional representative of a public entity about how to complete the emergency rental application process; ``(B) maintaining physical and electronic copies of all documents needed to apply for assistance; ``(C) establishing methods of communication between eligible grantees, public entities, community organizations, and individual households; ``(D) providing language translation services; ``(E) developing community outreach materials, programs, and initiatives; and ``(F) collecting and storing relevant documentation on-site at the public entity, or with a third party in a manner that complies with Federal, State, and local law. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance 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 ``Emergency Rental Assistance Program Improvement Act of 2021'' or the ``ERAP Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. COLLABORATION WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES. (a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' and inserting ``related to such funds and for collaboration with public entities as described in subsection (n).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(n) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(2) Use of amounts paid to eligible grantee.-- Notwithstanding subsection (c)(5), an eligible grantee that collaborates with public entities pursuant to the guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to paragraph (1) may use amounts available for administrative costs under section (c)(5) to, in coordination with one or more public entities, develop any administrative infrastructure necessary to provide application assistance services, including-- ``(A) training the employees of a public entity or other designated institutional representative of a public entity about how to complete the emergency rental application process; ``(B) maintaining physical and electronic copies of all documents needed to apply for assistance; ``(C) establishing methods of communication between eligible grantees, public entities, community organizations, and individual households; ``(D) providing language translation services; ``(E) developing community outreach materials, programs, and initiatives; and ``(F) collecting and storing relevant documentation on-site at the public entity, or with a third party in a manner that complies with Federal, State, and local law. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and other entities receiving funds under section 3204 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; ``(iv) courts that handle eviction related matters; ``(v) public housing agencies; ``(vi) public transit systems; ``(vii) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(viii) the United States Postal Service; and ``(ix) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''. (b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(2) Use of amounts paid to eligible grantee.--An eligible grantee that collaborates with public entities pursuant to the guidance issued by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to paragraph (1) may use not more than 15 percent of the amount paid to such eligible grantee under this section to, in coordination with one or more public entities, develop any administrative infrastructure necessary to provide application assistance services, including-- ``(A) training the employees of a public entity or other designated institutional representative of a public entity about how to complete the emergency rental application process; ``(B) maintaining physical and electronic copies of all documents needed to apply for assistance; ``(C) establishing methods of communication between eligible grantees, public entities, community organizations, and individual households; ``(D) providing language translation services; ``(E) developing community outreach materials, programs, and initiatives; and ``(F) collecting and storing relevant documentation on-site at the public entity, or with a third party in a manner that complies with Federal, State, and local law. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''. <all>

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

To expand public access to tenant financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 501 of subtitle A of title V of Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (15 U.S.C. 9058a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(5)(A)-- (A) by striking ``10 percent'' and inserting ``15 percent''; and (B) by striking ``related to such funds.'' ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. b) Collaboration With Public Entities.--Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Collaboration With Public Entities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this subsection, issue guidance designed to instruct eligible grantees with respect to how best to collaborate with public entities to provide application assistance services. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Application assistance services.--The term `application assistance services' means-- ``(i) distributing applications for assistance to individuals that may qualify for assistance; and ``(ii) assisting individuals applying or assistance. ``(B) Public entity.--The term public entity includes-- ``(i) public elementary schools and public secondary schools (as such terms are defined under section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); ``(ii) public libraries; ``(iii) public housing agencies; ``(iv) public transit systems; ``(v) State departments of motor vehicles; ``(vi) the United States Postal Service; and ``(vii) Federal, State, and local social service providers.''.

H.R.3077

Government Operations and Politics

Postal Service Improvement Act This bill requires mail-in ballots for federal elections to meet certain design and tracking requirements and revises authority to provide parental leave to postal employees. Specifically, each mail-in ballot must be carried or delivered in an envelope that The federal government must reimburse each state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. territory or possession) for the cost of using the barcode service. The bill also provides paid parental leave to officers and employees of the USPS and the Postal Regulatory Commission.

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Postal Service Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. MAIL-IN BALLOTS AND POSTAL SERVICE BARCODE SERVICE. (a) In General.--Section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(p) Any ballot sent within the United States for an election for Federal office is nonmailable and shall not be carried or delivered by mail unless the ballot is mailed in an envelope that-- ``(1) contains a Postal Service barcode (or successive service or marking) that enables tracking of each individual ballot; ``(2) satisfies requirements for ballot envelope design that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; ``(3) satisfies requirements for machineable letters that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; and ``(4) includes the Official Election Mail Logo (or any successor label that the Postal Service may establish for ballots).''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost. SEC. 3. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR POSTAL SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612), is amended-- (1) in section 101(2)(E)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by inserting ``the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission'' after ``Government Accountability Office''; and (2) in section 102(d)(3)-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by striking ``the Government Accountability Office'' in each instance and inserting ``the Government Accountability Office, the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission''. <all>

Postal Service Improvement Act

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes.

Postal Service Improvement Act

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B.

D

NY

This bill requires mail-in ballots for federal elections to meet certain design and tracking requirements and revises authority to provide parental leave to postal employees. Specifically, each mail-in ballot must be carried or delivered in an envelope that The federal government must reimburse each state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. territory or possession) for the cost of using the barcode service. The bill also provides paid parental leave to officers and employees of the USPS and the Postal Regulatory Commission.

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Postal Service Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. MAIL-IN BALLOTS AND POSTAL SERVICE BARCODE SERVICE. (a) In General.--Section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(p) Any ballot sent within the United States for an election for Federal office is nonmailable and shall not be carried or delivered by mail unless the ballot is mailed in an envelope that-- ``(1) contains a Postal Service barcode (or successive service or marking) that enables tracking of each individual ballot; ``(2) satisfies requirements for ballot envelope design that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; ``(3) satisfies requirements for machineable letters that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; and ``(4) includes the Official Election Mail Logo (or any successor label that the Postal Service may establish for ballots).''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost. SEC. 3. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR POSTAL SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612), is amended-- (1) in section 101(2)(E)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by inserting ``the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission'' after ``Government Accountability Office''; and (2) in section 102(d)(3)-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by striking ``the Government Accountability Office'' in each instance and inserting ``the Government Accountability Office, the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission''. <all>

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 ``Postal Service Improvement Act''. 2. MAIL-IN BALLOTS AND POSTAL SERVICE BARCODE SERVICE. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost. SEC. 3. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR POSTAL SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612), is amended-- (1) in section 101(2)(E)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by inserting ``the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission'' after ``Government Accountability Office''; and (2) in section 102(d)(3)-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by striking ``the Government Accountability Office'' in each instance and inserting ``the Government Accountability Office, the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission''.

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Postal Service Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. MAIL-IN BALLOTS AND POSTAL SERVICE BARCODE SERVICE. (a) In General.--Section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(p) Any ballot sent within the United States for an election for Federal office is nonmailable and shall not be carried or delivered by mail unless the ballot is mailed in an envelope that-- ``(1) contains a Postal Service barcode (or successive service or marking) that enables tracking of each individual ballot; ``(2) satisfies requirements for ballot envelope design that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; ``(3) satisfies requirements for machineable letters that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; and ``(4) includes the Official Election Mail Logo (or any successor label that the Postal Service may establish for ballots).''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost. SEC. 3. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR POSTAL SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612), is amended-- (1) in section 101(2)(E)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by inserting ``the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission'' after ``Government Accountability Office''; and (2) in section 102(d)(3)-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by striking ``the Government Accountability Office'' in each instance and inserting ``the Government Accountability Office, the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission''. <all>

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Postal Service Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. MAIL-IN BALLOTS AND POSTAL SERVICE BARCODE SERVICE. (a) In General.--Section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(p) Any ballot sent within the United States for an election for Federal office is nonmailable and shall not be carried or delivered by mail unless the ballot is mailed in an envelope that-- ``(1) contains a Postal Service barcode (or successive service or marking) that enables tracking of each individual ballot; ``(2) satisfies requirements for ballot envelope design that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; ``(3) satisfies requirements for machineable letters that the Postal Service may promulgate by regulation; and ``(4) includes the Official Election Mail Logo (or any successor label that the Postal Service may establish for ballots).''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost. SEC. 3. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR POSTAL SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612), is amended-- (1) in section 101(2)(E)-- (A) in the subparagraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by inserting ``the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission'' after ``Government Accountability Office''; and (2) in section 102(d)(3)-- (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ``USPS, and postal regulatory commission'' after ``GAO''; and (B) by striking ``the Government Accountability Office'' in each instance and inserting ``the Government Accountability Office, the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Regulatory Commission''. <all>

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). ( 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost.

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). ( 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost.

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). ( 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost.

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). ( 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost.

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). (

To require mail-in ballots to use the United States Postal Service barcode service, to provide paid parental leave to officers and employees of the Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any election for Federal office occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Reimbursement to States.-- (1) In general.--The Federal Government shall reimburse each State (including the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States) for the cost of using the Postal Service barcode service as required under subsection (p) of section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). ( 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter such sums as may be necessary, to be derived from the general fund of the Treasury, for reimbursing States for such cost.

S.3272

Transportation and Public Works

Arctic Focus Act This bill directs the Coast Guard to undertake various efforts to maintain a persistent presence in the Arctic to advance the national security interests of the United States. The Coast Guard must The department in which the Coast Guard is operating must submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes the ability and time line to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage, and that includes a plan to implement the activities set forth in this bill.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Arctic Focus Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING ARCTIC ACTIVITIES. In recognition of the Arctic's strategic importance to the national security interests of the United States, and the need to exert influence through persistent presence in the Arctic, the Coast Guard shall-- (1) prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic so that Antarctic deployments do not occur at the expense of sufficient Arctic presence or operations; (2) provide sufficient icebreaking activity to keep the Northwest Passage sea lanes open for commerce, national defense, rescue and recovery operations, and scientific exploration by 2030; (3) permanently station at least 1 icebreaking vessel within the Arctic not later than the earlier of-- (A) the date that is 1 year after the delivery of the first Polar Security Cutter; or (B) 2030; and (4) continuously patrol the Arctic with at least 1 major Coast Guard cutter that is able to execute search and rescue operations, fisheries enforcement, pollution response, and support for national defense operations. SEC. 4. ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3. <all>

Arctic Focus Act

A bill to prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes.

Arctic Focus Act

Sen. Sullivan, Dan

R

AK

This bill directs the Coast Guard to undertake various efforts to maintain a persistent presence in the Arctic to advance the national security interests of the United States. The Coast Guard must The department in which the Coast Guard is operating must submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes the ability and time line to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage, and that includes a plan to implement the activities set forth in this bill.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Arctic Focus Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING ARCTIC ACTIVITIES. In recognition of the Arctic's strategic importance to the national security interests of the United States, and the need to exert influence through persistent presence in the Arctic, the Coast Guard shall-- (1) prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic so that Antarctic deployments do not occur at the expense of sufficient Arctic presence or operations; (2) provide sufficient icebreaking activity to keep the Northwest Passage sea lanes open for commerce, national defense, rescue and recovery operations, and scientific exploration by 2030; (3) permanently station at least 1 icebreaking vessel within the Arctic not later than the earlier of-- (A) the date that is 1 year after the delivery of the first Polar Security Cutter; or (B) 2030; and (4) continuously patrol the Arctic with at least 1 major Coast Guard cutter that is able to execute search and rescue operations, fisheries enforcement, pollution response, and support for national defense operations. SEC. 4. ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3. <all>

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Arctic Focus Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. 4111). 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING ARCTIC ACTIVITIES. In recognition of the Arctic's strategic importance to the national security interests of the United States, and the need to exert influence through persistent presence in the Arctic, the Coast Guard shall-- (1) prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic so that Antarctic deployments do not occur at the expense of sufficient Arctic presence or operations; (2) provide sufficient icebreaking activity to keep the Northwest Passage sea lanes open for commerce, national defense, rescue and recovery operations, and scientific exploration by 2030; (3) permanently station at least 1 icebreaking vessel within the Arctic not later than the earlier of-- (A) the date that is 1 year after the delivery of the first Polar Security Cutter; or (B) 2030; and (4) continuously patrol the Arctic with at least 1 major Coast Guard cutter that is able to execute search and rescue operations, fisheries enforcement, pollution response, and support for national defense operations. SEC. 4. ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Arctic Focus Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING ARCTIC ACTIVITIES. In recognition of the Arctic's strategic importance to the national security interests of the United States, and the need to exert influence through persistent presence in the Arctic, the Coast Guard shall-- (1) prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic so that Antarctic deployments do not occur at the expense of sufficient Arctic presence or operations; (2) provide sufficient icebreaking activity to keep the Northwest Passage sea lanes open for commerce, national defense, rescue and recovery operations, and scientific exploration by 2030; (3) permanently station at least 1 icebreaking vessel within the Arctic not later than the earlier of-- (A) the date that is 1 year after the delivery of the first Polar Security Cutter; or (B) 2030; and (4) continuously patrol the Arctic with at least 1 major Coast Guard cutter that is able to execute search and rescue operations, fisheries enforcement, pollution response, and support for national defense operations. SEC. 4. ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3. <all>

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Arctic Focus Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING ARCTIC ACTIVITIES. In recognition of the Arctic's strategic importance to the national security interests of the United States, and the need to exert influence through persistent presence in the Arctic, the Coast Guard shall-- (1) prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic so that Antarctic deployments do not occur at the expense of sufficient Arctic presence or operations; (2) provide sufficient icebreaking activity to keep the Northwest Passage sea lanes open for commerce, national defense, rescue and recovery operations, and scientific exploration by 2030; (3) permanently station at least 1 icebreaking vessel within the Arctic not later than the earlier of-- (A) the date that is 1 year after the delivery of the first Polar Security Cutter; or (B) 2030; and (4) continuously patrol the Arctic with at least 1 major Coast Guard cutter that is able to execute search and rescue operations, fisheries enforcement, pollution response, and support for national defense operations. SEC. 4. ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3. <all>

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. 2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. 2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. 2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. 2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. 2) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111). Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

To prioritize icebreaker deployments to the Arctic, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (E) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ( ARCTIC OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- (1) describes the ability and timeline to conduct a transit of the Northern Sea Route and periodic transits of the Northwest Passage; and (2) includes a plan to implement the activities described in section 3.

S.1399

Taxation

Homecare for Seniors Act This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from health savings accounts (HSAs) to be used for qualified home care. Qualified home care includes a contract to provide three or more of the following services in the residence of the service recipient The Department of Health and Human Services must carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from HSAs.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN HOME CARE EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(ii) Qualified home care.--The term `qualified home care' means services provided pursuant to a contract to provide 3 or more of the following in the residence of the service recipient: ``(I) Assistance with eating. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. ``(III) Assistance with transferring. ``(IV) Assistance with bathing. ``(V) Assistance with dressing. ``(VI) Assistance with continence. ``(VII) Medication adherence. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. ``(iii) Related parties.--The term `qualified home care' shall not include services provided pursuant to any contract which is entered into, directly or indirectly, between a service provider and a service recipient who are related within the meaning of section 267(b) or 707(b).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. ``(ii) Definition.--The term''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts. <all>

Homecare for Seniors Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses.

Homecare for Seniors Act

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten

D

AZ

This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from health savings accounts (HSAs) to be used for qualified home care. Qualified home care includes a contract to provide three or more of the following services in the residence of the service recipient The Department of Health and Human Services must carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from HSAs.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN HOME CARE EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(ii) Qualified home care.--The term `qualified home care' means services provided pursuant to a contract to provide 3 or more of the following in the residence of the service recipient: ``(I) Assistance with eating. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. ``(III) Assistance with transferring. ``(IV) Assistance with bathing. ``(V) Assistance with dressing. ``(VI) Assistance with continence. ``(VII) Medication adherence. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. ``(iii) Related parties.--The term `qualified home care' shall not include services provided pursuant to any contract which is entered into, directly or indirectly, between a service provider and a service recipient who are related within the meaning of section 267(b) or 707(b).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. ``(ii) Definition.--The term''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts. <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 ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN HOME CARE EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(ii) Qualified home care.--The term `qualified home care' means services provided pursuant to a contract to provide 3 or more of the following in the residence of the service recipient: ``(I) Assistance with eating. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. ``(III) Assistance with transferring. ``(IV) Assistance with bathing. ``(V) Assistance with dressing. ``(VI) Assistance with continence. ``(VII) Medication adherence. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. ``(iii) Related parties.--The term `qualified home care' shall not include services provided pursuant to any contract which is entered into, directly or indirectly, between a service provider and a service recipient who are related within the meaning of section 267(b) or 707(b).''. ``(ii) Definition.--The term''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN HOME CARE EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(ii) Qualified home care.--The term `qualified home care' means services provided pursuant to a contract to provide 3 or more of the following in the residence of the service recipient: ``(I) Assistance with eating. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. ``(III) Assistance with transferring. ``(IV) Assistance with bathing. ``(V) Assistance with dressing. ``(VI) Assistance with continence. ``(VII) Medication adherence. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. ``(iii) Related parties.--The term `qualified home care' shall not include services provided pursuant to any contract which is entered into, directly or indirectly, between a service provider and a service recipient who are related within the meaning of section 267(b) or 707(b).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. ``(ii) Definition.--The term''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN HOME CARE EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(ii) Qualified home care.--The term `qualified home care' means services provided pursuant to a contract to provide 3 or more of the following in the residence of the service recipient: ``(I) Assistance with eating. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. ``(III) Assistance with transferring. ``(IV) Assistance with bathing. ``(V) Assistance with dressing. ``(VI) Assistance with continence. ``(VII) Medication adherence. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. ``(iii) Related parties.--The term `qualified home care' shall not include services provided pursuant to any contract which is entered into, directly or indirectly, between a service provider and a service recipient who are related within the meaning of section 267(b) or 707(b).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. ``(ii) Definition.--The term''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. This Act may be cited as the ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. This Act may be cited as the ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. This Act may be cited as the ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. This Act may be cited as the ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. This Act may be cited as the ``Homecare for Seniors Act''. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid with respect to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( d) Promotion of Public Awareness of In-Home Service Expenses Eligible for Tax-Free Distribution From Health Savings Accounts.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall carry out a campaign to increase public awareness of the in-home service expenses that are eligible for tax-free distribution from health savings accounts.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``medical care (as defined in section 213(d)'' in subparagraph (A) and inserting ``specified medical care (as defined in subparagraph (E))''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Specified medical care.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--The term `specified medical care' means-- ``(I) medical care (as defined in section 213(d)), and ``(II) qualified home care. ``(II) Assistance with toileting. Such term shall not include any services unless such services are provided by a service provider which is licensed by the State to provide such services, or such services are otherwise provided in a manner that is consistent with State requirements. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence of subparagraph (A), and (2) by striking ``this paragraph, the term'' in subparagraph (D) and inserting ``this paragraph-- ``(i) In general.--Amounts paid for menstrual care products shall be treated as paid for specified medical care.

H.R.8323

Taxation

Assuring Medicare’s Promise Act This bill increases net investment income tax revenues by applying such tax to the trade or business income of certain high income taxpayers and includes the increased tax revenues in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund.

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Assuring Medicare's Promise Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX IN HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND. (a) In General.--Section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) the taxes imposed by section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 reported to the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate on tax returns under subtitle F of such Code.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxes imposed for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX TO TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME OF CERTAIN HIGH INCOME INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). ``(3) High income threshold amount.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `high income threshold amount' means-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C), $400,000, ``(B) in the case of a taxpayer making a joint return under section 6013 or a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), $500,000, and ``(C) in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return, \1/2\ of the dollar amount determined under subparagraph (B). ``(4) Specified net income.--For purposes of this section, the term `specified net income' means net investment income determined-- ``(A) without regard to the phrase `other than such income which is derived in the ordinary course of a trade or business not described in paragraph (2),' in subsection (c)(1)(A)(i), ``(B) without regard to the phrase `described in paragraph (2)' in subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii), ``(C) without regard to the phrase `other than property held in a trade or business not described in paragraph (2)' in subsection (c)(1)(A)(iii), ``(D) without regard to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (c), and ``(E) by treating paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations,' in such paragraph (6)) as applying for purposes of subsection (c) of this section.''. (b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. (c) Clarifications With Respect to Determination of Net Investment Income.-- (1) Certain exceptions.--Section 1411(c)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Special rules.--Net investment income shall not include-- ``(A) any item taken into account in determining self-employment income for such taxable year on which a tax is imposed by section 1401(b), ``(B) wages received with respect to employment on which a tax is imposed under section 3101(b) or 3201(a) (including amounts taken into account under section 3121(v)(2)), and ``(C) wages received from the performance of services earned outside the United States for a foreign employer.''. (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. (3) Inclusion of certain foreign income.-- (A) In general.--Section 1411(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (ii), by striking ``over'' at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``and'', and by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) any amount includible in gross income under section 951, 951A, 1293, or 1296, over''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (e) Transition Rule.--The regulations or other guidance issued by the Secretary under section 1411(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) shall include provisions which provide for the proper coordination and application of clauses (i) and (iv) of section 1411(c)(1)(A) with respect to-- (1) taxable years beginning on or before December 31, 2022, and (2) taxable years beginning after such date. <all>

Assuring Medicare’s Promise Act

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax.

Assuring Medicare’s Promise Act

Rep. Doggett, Lloyd

D

TX

This bill increases net investment income tax revenues by applying such tax to the trade or business income of certain high income taxpayers and includes the increased tax revenues in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund.

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Assuring Medicare's Promise Act''. 2. SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX TO TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME OF CERTAIN HIGH INCOME INDIVIDUALS. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). (b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. (c) Clarifications With Respect to Determination of Net Investment Income.-- (1) Certain exceptions.--Section 1411(c)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Special rules.--Net investment income shall not include-- ``(A) any item taken into account in determining self-employment income for such taxable year on which a tax is imposed by section 1401(b), ``(B) wages received with respect to employment on which a tax is imposed under section 3101(b) or 3201(a) (including amounts taken into account under section 3121(v)(2)), and ``(C) wages received from the performance of services earned outside the United States for a foreign employer.''. (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. (3) Inclusion of certain foreign income.-- (A) In general.--Section 1411(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (ii), by striking ``over'' at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``and'', and by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) any amount includible in gross income under section 951, 951A, 1293, or 1296, over''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Assuring Medicare's Promise Act''. 2. SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX TO TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME OF CERTAIN HIGH INCOME INDIVIDUALS. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. (3) Inclusion of certain foreign income.-- (A) In general.--Section 1411(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (ii), by striking ``over'' at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``and'', and by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) any amount includible in gross income under section 951, 951A, 1293, or 1296, over''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Assuring Medicare's Promise Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX TO TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME OF CERTAIN HIGH INCOME INDIVIDUALS. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). ``(3) High income threshold amount.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `high income threshold amount' means-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C), $400,000, ``(B) in the case of a taxpayer making a joint return under section 6013 or a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), $500,000, and ``(C) in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return, \1/2\ of the dollar amount determined under subparagraph (B). ``(4) Specified net income.--For purposes of this section, the term `specified net income' means net investment income determined-- ``(A) without regard to the phrase `other than such income which is derived in the ordinary course of a trade or business not described in paragraph (2),' in subsection (c)(1)(A)(i), ``(B) without regard to the phrase `described in paragraph (2)' in subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii), ``(C) without regard to the phrase `other than property held in a trade or business not described in paragraph (2)' in subsection (c)(1)(A)(iii), ``(D) without regard to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (c), and ``(E) by treating paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations,' in such paragraph (6)) as applying for purposes of subsection (c) of this section.''. (b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. (c) Clarifications With Respect to Determination of Net Investment Income.-- (1) Certain exceptions.--Section 1411(c)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Special rules.--Net investment income shall not include-- ``(A) any item taken into account in determining self-employment income for such taxable year on which a tax is imposed by section 1401(b), ``(B) wages received with respect to employment on which a tax is imposed under section 3101(b) or 3201(a) (including amounts taken into account under section 3121(v)(2)), and ``(C) wages received from the performance of services earned outside the United States for a foreign employer.''. (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. (3) Inclusion of certain foreign income.-- (A) In general.--Section 1411(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (ii), by striking ``over'' at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``and'', and by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) any amount includible in gross income under section 951, 951A, 1293, or 1296, over''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Assuring Medicare's Promise Act''. 2. INCLUSION OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX IN HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND. (a) In General.--Section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) the taxes imposed by section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 reported to the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate on tax returns under subtitle F of such Code.''. SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX TO TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME OF CERTAIN HIGH INCOME INDIVIDUALS. (a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). ``(3) High income threshold amount.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `high income threshold amount' means-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C), $400,000, ``(B) in the case of a taxpayer making a joint return under section 6013 or a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), $500,000, and ``(C) in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return, \1/2\ of the dollar amount determined under subparagraph (B). ``(4) Specified net income.--For purposes of this section, the term `specified net income' means net investment income determined-- ``(A) without regard to the phrase `other than such income which is derived in the ordinary course of a trade or business not described in paragraph (2),' in subsection (c)(1)(A)(i), ``(B) without regard to the phrase `described in paragraph (2)' in subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii), ``(C) without regard to the phrase `other than property held in a trade or business not described in paragraph (2)' in subsection (c)(1)(A)(iii), ``(D) without regard to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (c), and ``(E) by treating paragraphs (5) and (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations,' in such paragraph (6)) as applying for purposes of subsection (c) of this section.''. (b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. (c) Clarifications With Respect to Determination of Net Investment Income.-- (1) Certain exceptions.--Section 1411(c)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Special rules.--Net investment income shall not include-- ``(A) any item taken into account in determining self-employment income for such taxable year on which a tax is imposed by section 1401(b), ``(B) wages received with respect to employment on which a tax is imposed under section 3101(b) or 3201(a) (including amounts taken into account under section 3121(v)(2)), and ``(C) wages received from the performance of services earned outside the United States for a foreign employer.''. (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. (3) Inclusion of certain foreign income.-- (A) In general.--Section 1411(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (ii), by striking ``over'' at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``and'', and by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) any amount includible in gross income under section 951, 951A, 1293, or 1296, over''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (e) Transition Rule.--The regulations or other guidance issued by the Secretary under section 1411(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) shall include provisions which provide for the proper coordination and application of clauses (i) and (iv) of section 1411(c)(1)(A) with respect to-- (1) taxable years beginning on or before December 31, 2022, and (2) taxable years beginning after such date.

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) the taxes imposed by section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 reported to the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate on tax returns under subtitle F of such Code.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. 2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. ( 3) Inclusion of certain foreign income.-- (A) In general.--Section 1411(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (ii), by striking ``over'' at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``and'', and by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) any amount includible in gross income under section 951, 951A, 1293, or 1296, over''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(3) High income threshold amount.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `high income threshold amount' means-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C), $400,000, ``(B) in the case of a taxpayer making a joint return under section 6013 or a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), $500,000, and ``(C) in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return, \1/2\ of the dollar amount determined under subparagraph (B). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. ( (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. ( B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(3) High income threshold amount.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `high income threshold amount' means-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C), $400,000, ``(B) in the case of a taxpayer making a joint return under section 6013 or a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), $500,000, and ``(C) in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return, \1/2\ of the dollar amount determined under subparagraph (B). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. ( (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. ( B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) the taxes imposed by section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 reported to the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate on tax returns under subtitle F of such Code.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. 2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. ( 3) Inclusion of certain foreign income.-- (A) In general.--Section 1411(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (ii), by striking ``over'' at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``and'', and by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) any amount includible in gross income under section 951, 951A, 1293, or 1296, over''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(3) High income threshold amount.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `high income threshold amount' means-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C), $400,000, ``(B) in the case of a taxpayer making a joint return under section 6013 or a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), $500,000, and ``(C) in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return, \1/2\ of the dollar amount determined under subparagraph (B). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. ( (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. ( B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: ``(3) the taxes imposed by section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 reported to the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate on tax returns under subtitle F of such Code.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. 2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. ( 3) Inclusion of certain foreign income.-- (A) In general.--Section 1411(c)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of clause (ii), by striking ``over'' at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ``and'', and by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(iv) any amount includible in gross income under section 951, 951A, 1293, or 1296, over''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(3) High income threshold amount.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `high income threshold amount' means-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C), $400,000, ``(B) in the case of a taxpayer making a joint return under section 6013 or a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), $500,000, and ``(C) in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return, \1/2\ of the dollar amount determined under subparagraph (B). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. ( (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. ( B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(3) High income threshold amount.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `high income threshold amount' means-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C), $400,000, ``(B) in the case of a taxpayer making a joint return under section 6013 or a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)), $500,000, and ``(C) in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return, \1/2\ of the dollar amount determined under subparagraph (B). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. ( (2) Net operating losses not taken into account.--Section 1411(c)(1)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than section 172)'' after ``this subtitle''. ( B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. (

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include net investment income tax imposed in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and to modify the net investment income tax. a) In General.--Section 1411 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Application to Certain High Income Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any individual whose modified adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds the high income threshold amount, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting `the greater of specified net income or net investment income' for `net investment income' in subparagraph (A) thereof. ``(2) Phase-in of increase.--The increase in the tax imposed under subsection (a)(1) by reason of the application of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not exceed the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such increase (determined without regard to this paragraph) as-- ``(A) the excess described in paragraph (1), bears to ``(B) $100,000 (\1/2\ such amount in the case of a married taxpayer (as defined in section 7703) filing a separate return). b) Application to Trusts and Estates.--Section 1411(a)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``undistributed net investment income'' and inserting ``the greater of undistributed specified net income or undistributed net investment income''. (B) Proper treatment of certain previously taxed income.--Section 1411(c) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Certain previously taxed income.--The Secretary shall issue regulations or other guidance providing for the treatment of-- ``(A) distributions of amounts previously included in gross income for purposes of chapter 1 but not previously subject to tax under this section, and ``(B) distributions described in section 962(d).''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. (

S.4541

Health

Standing with Moms Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to disseminate information about pregnancy-related resources. Specifically, HHS must maintain a public website (life.gov) that lists such resources that are available through federal, state, and local governments and private entities. Additionally, HHS must maintain on its website a portal that provides a user, based on the user's responses to a series of questions, tailored information about pregnancy resources available in the user's zip code and risks related to abortion. HHS must develop a plan to conduct follow-up outreach to users of the portal (if the user consents to the outreach). States must recommend resources that meet criteria set by HHS for including through the portal. HHS may award grants to states to establish or support a system that aggregates resources to include on the portal. Further, the Health Resources and Services Administration must share information about life.gov and the portal through the Maternal Mental Health Hotline. HHS must also ensure that the life.gov website and hotline are available to families who speak languages other than English. The bill excludes from life.gov, the portal, and the hotline resources provided by entities that (1) perform, induce, refer for, or counsel in favor of abortions; or (2) financially support such entities. The bill also requires HHS to report on traffic to life.gov and the portal, gaps in services available to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and related matters.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Standing with Moms Act''. SEC. 2. AWARENESS FOR EXPECTING MOTHERS. The Public Health Service Act is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XXXIV--AWARENESS FOR EXPECTING MOTHERS ``SEC. 3401. WEBSITE AND PORTAL. ``(a) Website.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall publish a user-friendly public website, life.gov, to provide a comprehensive list of Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources available to pregnant women including-- ``(1) resources to mental health counseling, pregnancy counseling, and other prepartum and postpartum services; ``(2) comprehensive information on alternatives to abortion; ``(3) information about abortion risks, including complications and failures; and ``(4) links to information on child development from moment of conception. ``(b) Portal.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall publish a portal on the public website of the Department of Health and Human Services that-- ``(1) through a series of questions, will furnish specific tailored information to the user on what pregnancy-related information they are looking for, such as-- ``(A) Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources that may be available to the woman within her ZIP Code, including the resources specified in subsection (c); and ``(B) risks related to abortion at all stages of fetal gestation; and ``(2) provides for the submission of feedback on how user- friendly and helpful the portal was in providing the tailored information the user was seeking. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(2) Health and well-being services, including women's medical services such as obstetrical and gynecological support services for women, abortion pill reversal, breastfeeding, general health services, primary care, and dental care. ``(3) Financial assistance, work opportunities, nutrition assistance, childcare, and education opportunities. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(5) Recovery and mental health services, including services with respect to addiction or suicide intervention, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, and counseling for women and families surrounding unexpected loss of a child. ``(6) Prenatal diagnostic services, including disability support organizations, medical interventions for a baby, perinatal hospice resources, pregnancy and infant loss support, and literature on pregnancy wellness. ``(7) Healing and support services for abortion survivors and their families. ``(8) Services providing care for children, including family planning education, adoption, foster care, and short- term care resources. ``(d) Administration.--The Secretary may not delegate implementation or administration of the portal established under subsection (b) below the level of the Office of the Secretary. ``(e) Follow-Up.--The Secretary shall develop a plan under which-- ``(1) the Secretary includes in the portal established under subsection (b), a mechanism for users of the portal to take an assessment through the portal and provide consent to use the user's contact information; ``(2) the Secretary conducts outreach via phone or email to follow up with users of the portal established under subsection (b) on additional resources that would be helpful for the users to review; and ``(3) upon the request of a user of the portal for specific information, after learning of the additional resources through the portal, agents of the Department of Health and Human Services make every effort to furnish specific information to such user in coordination with Federal, State, local governmental, and private health care providers and resources. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. ``(2) Criteria for making recommendations.--The Secretary shall develop criteria to provide to the States to determine whether resources recommended as described in paragraph (1) for inclusion in the portal can appear in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(3) Grant program.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may provide grants to States to establish or support a system that aggregates the resources described in subsection (b)(1)(A), in accordance with the criteria developed under paragraph (2), and that may be coordinated, to the extent determined appropriate by the State, by a statewide, regionally based, or community-based public entity or private nonprofit. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(g) Maternal Mental Health Hotline.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Maternal Mental Health Hotline of the Health Resources and Services Administration-- ``(1) disseminates information regarding, and linkages to, the life.gov website and portal described in subsections (a) and (b); ``(2) has the capacity to help families in every State and community in the Nation; and ``(3) includes live chat features, 24 hours a day, to connect individuals to the information the portal hosts. ``(h) Prohibition Regarding Certain Entities.--The resources listed on the life.gov website, and made available through the portal and hotline established under this section may not include any resource offered by a prohibited entity. ``(i) Services in Different Languages.--The life.gov website and hotline shall ensure the widest possible access to services for families who speak languages other than English. ``(j) Reporting Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after date on which the life.gov website and portal are established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on-- ``(A) the traffic of the website and the interactive portal; ``(B) user feedback on the accessibility and helpfulness of the website and interactive portal in tailoring to the user's needs; ``(C) insights on gaps in Federal, State, local governmental, and private programming with respect to services for pregnant and postpartum women; and ``(D) suggestions on how to improve user experience and accessibility based on user feedback and missing resources that would be helpful to include in future updates. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(k) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device to intentionally-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to-- ``(i) increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth; or ``(ii) remove a dead unborn child. ``(2) Born alive.--The term `born alive' has the meaning given such term in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ``(3) Prohibited entity.--The term `prohibited entity' means an entity, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics that performs, induces, refers for, or counsels in favor of abortions, or provides financial support to any other organization that conducts such activities. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.''. <all>

Standing with Moms Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes.

Standing with Moms Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to disseminate information about pregnancy-related resources. Specifically, HHS must maintain a public website (life.gov) that lists such resources that are available through federal, state, and local governments and private entities. Additionally, HHS must maintain on its website a portal that provides a user, based on the user's responses to a series of questions, tailored information about pregnancy resources available in the user's zip code and risks related to abortion. HHS must develop a plan to conduct follow-up outreach to users of the portal (if the user consents to the outreach). States must recommend resources that meet criteria set by HHS for including through the portal. HHS may award grants to states to establish or support a system that aggregates resources to include on the portal. Further, the Health Resources and Services Administration must share information about life.gov and the portal through the Maternal Mental Health Hotline. HHS must also ensure that the life.gov website and hotline are available to families who speak languages other than English. The bill excludes from life.gov, the portal, and the hotline resources provided by entities that (1) perform, induce, refer for, or counsel in favor of abortions; or (2) financially support such entities. The bill also requires HHS to report on traffic to life.gov and the portal, gaps in services available to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and related matters.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Standing with Moms Act''. SEC. 2. 3401. WEBSITE AND PORTAL. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(3) Financial assistance, work opportunities, nutrition assistance, childcare, and education opportunities. ``(5) Recovery and mental health services, including services with respect to addiction or suicide intervention, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, and counseling for women and families surrounding unexpected loss of a child. ``(7) Healing and support services for abortion survivors and their families. ``(8) Services providing care for children, including family planning education, adoption, foster care, and short- term care resources. ``(d) Administration.--The Secretary may not delegate implementation or administration of the portal established under subsection (b) below the level of the Office of the Secretary. ``(2) Criteria for making recommendations.--The Secretary shall develop criteria to provide to the States to determine whether resources recommended as described in paragraph (1) for inclusion in the portal can appear in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(i) Services in Different Languages.--The life.gov website and hotline shall ensure the widest possible access to services for families who speak languages other than English. ``(j) Reporting Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after date on which the life.gov website and portal are established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on-- ``(A) the traffic of the website and the interactive portal; ``(B) user feedback on the accessibility and helpfulness of the website and interactive portal in tailoring to the user's needs; ``(C) insights on gaps in Federal, State, local governmental, and private programming with respect to services for pregnant and postpartum women; and ``(D) suggestions on how to improve user experience and accessibility based on user feedback and missing resources that would be helpful to include in future updates. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Standing with Moms Act''. SEC. 2. WEBSITE AND PORTAL. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(7) Healing and support services for abortion survivors and their families. ``(8) Services providing care for children, including family planning education, adoption, foster care, and short- term care resources. ``(d) Administration.--The Secretary may not delegate implementation or administration of the portal established under subsection (b) below the level of the Office of the Secretary. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(j) Reporting Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after date on which the life.gov website and portal are established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on-- ``(A) the traffic of the website and the interactive portal; ``(B) user feedback on the accessibility and helpfulness of the website and interactive portal in tailoring to the user's needs; ``(C) insights on gaps in Federal, State, local governmental, and private programming with respect to services for pregnant and postpartum women; and ``(D) suggestions on how to improve user experience and accessibility based on user feedback and missing resources that would be helpful to include in future updates. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Standing with Moms Act''. SEC. 2. The Public Health Service Act is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XXXIV--AWARENESS FOR EXPECTING MOTHERS ``SEC. 3401. WEBSITE AND PORTAL. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(3) Financial assistance, work opportunities, nutrition assistance, childcare, and education opportunities. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(5) Recovery and mental health services, including services with respect to addiction or suicide intervention, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, and counseling for women and families surrounding unexpected loss of a child. ``(6) Prenatal diagnostic services, including disability support organizations, medical interventions for a baby, perinatal hospice resources, pregnancy and infant loss support, and literature on pregnancy wellness. ``(7) Healing and support services for abortion survivors and their families. ``(8) Services providing care for children, including family planning education, adoption, foster care, and short- term care resources. ``(d) Administration.--The Secretary may not delegate implementation or administration of the portal established under subsection (b) below the level of the Office of the Secretary. ``(2) Criteria for making recommendations.--The Secretary shall develop criteria to provide to the States to determine whether resources recommended as described in paragraph (1) for inclusion in the portal can appear in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(h) Prohibition Regarding Certain Entities.--The resources listed on the life.gov website, and made available through the portal and hotline established under this section may not include any resource offered by a prohibited entity. ``(i) Services in Different Languages.--The life.gov website and hotline shall ensure the widest possible access to services for families who speak languages other than English. ``(j) Reporting Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after date on which the life.gov website and portal are established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on-- ``(A) the traffic of the website and the interactive portal; ``(B) user feedback on the accessibility and helpfulness of the website and interactive portal in tailoring to the user's needs; ``(C) insights on gaps in Federal, State, local governmental, and private programming with respect to services for pregnant and postpartum women; and ``(D) suggestions on how to improve user experience and accessibility based on user feedback and missing resources that would be helpful to include in future updates. ``(k) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device to intentionally-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to-- ``(i) increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth; or ``(ii) remove a dead unborn child. ``(3) Prohibited entity.--The term `prohibited entity' means an entity, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics that performs, induces, refers for, or counsels in favor of abortions, or provides financial support to any other organization that conducts such activities. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Standing with Moms Act''. SEC. 2. The Public Health Service Act is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XXXIV--AWARENESS FOR EXPECTING MOTHERS ``SEC. 3401. WEBSITE AND PORTAL. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(3) Financial assistance, work opportunities, nutrition assistance, childcare, and education opportunities. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(5) Recovery and mental health services, including services with respect to addiction or suicide intervention, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, and counseling for women and families surrounding unexpected loss of a child. ``(6) Prenatal diagnostic services, including disability support organizations, medical interventions for a baby, perinatal hospice resources, pregnancy and infant loss support, and literature on pregnancy wellness. ``(7) Healing and support services for abortion survivors and their families. ``(8) Services providing care for children, including family planning education, adoption, foster care, and short- term care resources. ``(d) Administration.--The Secretary may not delegate implementation or administration of the portal established under subsection (b) below the level of the Office of the Secretary. ``(e) Follow-Up.--The Secretary shall develop a plan under which-- ``(1) the Secretary includes in the portal established under subsection (b), a mechanism for users of the portal to take an assessment through the portal and provide consent to use the user's contact information; ``(2) the Secretary conducts outreach via phone or email to follow up with users of the portal established under subsection (b) on additional resources that would be helpful for the users to review; and ``(3) upon the request of a user of the portal for specific information, after learning of the additional resources through the portal, agents of the Department of Health and Human Services make every effort to furnish specific information to such user in coordination with Federal, State, local governmental, and private health care providers and resources. ``(2) Criteria for making recommendations.--The Secretary shall develop criteria to provide to the States to determine whether resources recommended as described in paragraph (1) for inclusion in the portal can appear in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(3) Grant program.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may provide grants to States to establish or support a system that aggregates the resources described in subsection (b)(1)(A), in accordance with the criteria developed under paragraph (2), and that may be coordinated, to the extent determined appropriate by the State, by a statewide, regionally based, or community-based public entity or private nonprofit. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(h) Prohibition Regarding Certain Entities.--The resources listed on the life.gov website, and made available through the portal and hotline established under this section may not include any resource offered by a prohibited entity. ``(i) Services in Different Languages.--The life.gov website and hotline shall ensure the widest possible access to services for families who speak languages other than English. ``(j) Reporting Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after date on which the life.gov website and portal are established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on-- ``(A) the traffic of the website and the interactive portal; ``(B) user feedback on the accessibility and helpfulness of the website and interactive portal in tailoring to the user's needs; ``(C) insights on gaps in Federal, State, local governmental, and private programming with respect to services for pregnant and postpartum women; and ``(D) suggestions on how to improve user experience and accessibility based on user feedback and missing resources that would be helpful to include in future updates. ``(k) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device to intentionally-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to-- ``(i) increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth; or ``(ii) remove a dead unborn child. ``(3) Prohibited entity.--The term `prohibited entity' means an entity, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics that performs, induces, refers for, or counsels in favor of abortions, or provides financial support to any other organization that conducts such activities. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Standing with Moms Act''. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(5) Recovery and mental health services, including services with respect to addiction or suicide intervention, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, and counseling for women and families surrounding unexpected loss of a child. ``(8) Services providing care for children, including family planning education, adoption, foster care, and short- term care resources. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(3) Grant program.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may provide grants to States to establish or support a system that aggregates the resources described in subsection (b)(1)(A), in accordance with the criteria developed under paragraph (2), and that may be coordinated, to the extent determined appropriate by the State, by a statewide, regionally based, or community-based public entity or private nonprofit. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(i) Services in Different Languages.--The life.gov website and hotline shall ensure the widest possible access to services for families who speak languages other than English. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(2) Born alive.--The term `born alive' has the meaning given such term in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(k) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device to intentionally-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to-- ``(i) increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth; or ``(ii) remove a dead unborn child.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(k) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device to intentionally-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to-- ``(i) increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth; or ``(ii) remove a dead unborn child.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Standing with Moms Act''. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(5) Recovery and mental health services, including services with respect to addiction or suicide intervention, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, and counseling for women and families surrounding unexpected loss of a child. ``(8) Services providing care for children, including family planning education, adoption, foster care, and short- term care resources. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(3) Grant program.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may provide grants to States to establish or support a system that aggregates the resources described in subsection (b)(1)(A), in accordance with the criteria developed under paragraph (2), and that may be coordinated, to the extent determined appropriate by the State, by a statewide, regionally based, or community-based public entity or private nonprofit. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(i) Services in Different Languages.--The life.gov website and hotline shall ensure the widest possible access to services for families who speak languages other than English. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(2) Born alive.--The term `born alive' has the meaning given such term in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(k) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device to intentionally-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to-- ``(i) increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth; or ``(ii) remove a dead unborn child.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Standing with Moms Act''. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(5) Recovery and mental health services, including services with respect to addiction or suicide intervention, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, and counseling for women and families surrounding unexpected loss of a child. ``(8) Services providing care for children, including family planning education, adoption, foster care, and short- term care resources. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(3) Grant program.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may provide grants to States to establish or support a system that aggregates the resources described in subsection (b)(1)(A), in accordance with the criteria developed under paragraph (2), and that may be coordinated, to the extent determined appropriate by the State, by a statewide, regionally based, or community-based public entity or private nonprofit. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(i) Services in Different Languages.--The life.gov website and hotline shall ensure the widest possible access to services for families who speak languages other than English. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(2) Born alive.--The term `born alive' has the meaning given such term in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(k) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device to intentionally-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to-- ``(i) increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth; or ``(ii) remove a dead unborn child.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Standing with Moms Act''. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(5) Recovery and mental health services, including services with respect to addiction or suicide intervention, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, and counseling for women and families surrounding unexpected loss of a child. ``(8) Services providing care for children, including family planning education, adoption, foster care, and short- term care resources. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(3) Grant program.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may provide grants to States to establish or support a system that aggregates the resources described in subsection (b)(1)(A), in accordance with the criteria developed under paragraph (2), and that may be coordinated, to the extent determined appropriate by the State, by a statewide, regionally based, or community-based public entity or private nonprofit. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(i) Services in Different Languages.--The life.gov website and hotline shall ensure the widest possible access to services for families who speak languages other than English. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(2) Born alive.--The term `born alive' has the meaning given such term in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ``(4) Unborn child.--The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. ``(c) Resources.--The Federal, State, local governmental, and private resources specified in this subsection are the following: ``(1) Mentorship opportunities, including pregnancy help and case management resources. ``(4) Material or legal support, including transportation, food, nutrition, clothing, household goods, baby supplies, housing, shelters, maternity homes, tax preparation, legal support for child support, family leave, breastfeeding protections, and custody issues. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. Such criteria shall include the requirement that the resource provider is not a prohibited entity and the requirement that the resource provider has been engaged in providing services for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. ``(B) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a plan for outreach and awareness activities, and a list of service providers that would be included in the State system supported by the grant. ``(2) Confidentiality.--The report under paragraph (1) shall not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website or portal. ``(k) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Abortion.--The term `abortion' means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device to intentionally-- ``(A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) prematurely terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than to-- ``(i) increase the probability of a live birth or of preserving the life or health of the child after live birth; or ``(ii) remove a dead unborn child.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes. ``(f) Resource List Aggregation.-- ``(1) In general.--Pursuant to criteria developed in subsection (e)(2), each State shall provide recommendations of State, local governmental, and private resources under subsection (b)(1)(A) to include in the portal. ``(3) Grant program.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may provide grants to States to establish or support a system that aggregates the resources described in subsection (b)(1)(A), in accordance with the criteria developed under paragraph (2), and that may be coordinated, to the extent determined appropriate by the State, by a statewide, regionally based, or community-based public entity or private nonprofit. ``(2) Born alive.--The term `born alive' has the meaning given such term in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code.

S.451

Science, Technology, Communications

Composite Standards Act of 2021 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to (1) implement the recommendations in a specified report to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure, and (2) conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting such technology in sustainable infrastructure.

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Composite Standards Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FACILITATING THE ADOPTION OF COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY IN INFRASTRUCTURE. (a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. In implementing such recommendations, the Secretary, acting through the Director shall, with respect to the use of composite technology in infrastructure-- (1) not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, develop a design for a data clearinghouse to identify, gather, validate, and disseminate existing design criteria, tools, evaluation methods and services, guidelines, and standards in a timely manner; (2) not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish the data clearinghouse described in paragraph (1); (3) when it would not duplicate or displace building product-specific private sector developed methods and resources, develop methods and resources for testing and evaluating safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure, including-- (A) conditioning protocols, procedures and models; (B) screening and acceptance tools; and (C) minimum allowable design data sets that can be converted into design tools; and (4) work with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, to identify environmental impacts and recyclability of composite materials. (b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. (2) Duration.--The Director shall carry out the pilot program during the 4-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program. (3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (B) Final report.--Not later than the date that is 90 days after the date of the completion of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the committees referred to in subparagraph (A) a report on the findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. Calendar No. 208 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 451 _______________________________________________________________________

Composite Standards Act of 2021

A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes.

Composite Standards Act of 2021 Composite Standards Act of 2021

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore

R

WV

This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to (1) implement the recommendations in a specified report to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure, and (2) conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting such technology in sustainable infrastructure.

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Composite Standards Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FACILITATING THE ADOPTION OF COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY IN INFRASTRUCTURE. In implementing such recommendations, the Secretary, acting through the Director shall, with respect to the use of composite technology in infrastructure-- (1) not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, develop a design for a data clearinghouse to identify, gather, validate, and disseminate existing design criteria, tools, evaluation methods and services, guidelines, and standards in a timely manner; (2) not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish the data clearinghouse described in paragraph (1); (3) when it would not duplicate or displace building product-specific private sector developed methods and resources, develop methods and resources for testing and evaluating safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure, including-- (A) conditioning protocols, procedures and models; (B) screening and acceptance tools; and (C) minimum allowable design data sets that can be converted into design tools; and (4) work with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, to identify environmental impacts and recyclability of composite materials. (b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. (2) Duration.--The Director shall carry out the pilot program during the 4-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program. (B) Final report.--Not later than the date that is 90 days after the date of the completion of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the committees referred to in subparagraph (A) a report on the findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. Calendar No. 208 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 451 _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Composite Standards Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FACILITATING THE ADOPTION OF COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY IN INFRASTRUCTURE. In implementing such recommendations, the Secretary, acting through the Director shall, with respect to the use of composite technology in infrastructure-- (1) not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, develop a design for a data clearinghouse to identify, gather, validate, and disseminate existing design criteria, tools, evaluation methods and services, guidelines, and standards in a timely manner; (2) not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish the data clearinghouse described in paragraph (1); (3) when it would not duplicate or displace building product-specific private sector developed methods and resources, develop methods and resources for testing and evaluating safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure, including-- (A) conditioning protocols, procedures and models; (B) screening and acceptance tools; and (C) minimum allowable design data sets that can be converted into design tools; and (4) work with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, to identify environmental impacts and recyclability of composite materials. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. (B) Final report.--Not later than the date that is 90 days after the date of the completion of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the committees referred to in subparagraph (A) a report on the findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. Calendar No. 208 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 451 _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Composite Standards Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FACILITATING THE ADOPTION OF COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY IN INFRASTRUCTURE. (a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. In implementing such recommendations, the Secretary, acting through the Director shall, with respect to the use of composite technology in infrastructure-- (1) not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, develop a design for a data clearinghouse to identify, gather, validate, and disseminate existing design criteria, tools, evaluation methods and services, guidelines, and standards in a timely manner; (2) not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish the data clearinghouse described in paragraph (1); (3) when it would not duplicate or displace building product-specific private sector developed methods and resources, develop methods and resources for testing and evaluating safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure, including-- (A) conditioning protocols, procedures and models; (B) screening and acceptance tools; and (C) minimum allowable design data sets that can be converted into design tools; and (4) work with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, to identify environmental impacts and recyclability of composite materials. (b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. (2) Duration.--The Director shall carry out the pilot program during the 4-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program. (3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (B) Final report.--Not later than the date that is 90 days after the date of the completion of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the committees referred to in subparagraph (A) a report on the findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. Calendar No. 208 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 451 _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Composite Standards Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FACILITATING THE ADOPTION OF COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY IN INFRASTRUCTURE. (a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. In implementing such recommendations, the Secretary, acting through the Director shall, with respect to the use of composite technology in infrastructure-- (1) not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, develop a design for a data clearinghouse to identify, gather, validate, and disseminate existing design criteria, tools, evaluation methods and services, guidelines, and standards in a timely manner; (2) not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish the data clearinghouse described in paragraph (1); (3) when it would not duplicate or displace building product-specific private sector developed methods and resources, develop methods and resources for testing and evaluating safe and appropriate uses of composite materials for infrastructure, including-- (A) conditioning protocols, procedures and models; (B) screening and acceptance tools; and (C) minimum allowable design data sets that can be converted into design tools; and (4) work with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, to identify environmental impacts and recyclability of composite materials. (b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. (2) Duration.--The Director shall carry out the pilot program during the 4-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program. (3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (B) Final report.--Not later than the date that is 90 days after the date of the completion of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the committees referred to in subparagraph (A) a report on the findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. Calendar No. 208 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 451 _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. (b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. (b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. (b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. (b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. (b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

To require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States, and for other purposes. a) Research.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall implement the recommendations contained in the December 2017 report entitled ``Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure'', as appropriate, to help facilitate the adoption of composite technology in infrastructure in the United States. b) Standards Coordination.--The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall assure that the appropriate Institute staff consult regularly with standards developers, evaluation and accreditation bodies, members of the composites industry, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders in order to facilitate the adoption of standards for use of composite materials in infrastructure that are based on the research and testing results and other information developed by the Institute. (c) Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, commencing not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, in consultation with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program of the National Science Foundation, conduct a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of adopting composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. ( 3) Reports.-- (A) Preliminary report.--Not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the preliminary findings of the Director with respect to the pilot program. (

S.4912

Education

Make the Universities Pay Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to take certain actions related to federal student loans and addresses other related issues. For example, the bill (1) makes each IHE participating in the Federal Direct Loan Program liable for 50% of any student loan balance that is in default and was used toward the cost of attendance at the IHE, and (2) expands the instances in which student loans may be discharged in bankruptcy.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Make the Universities Pay Act''. SEC. 2. INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REPAYING A PORTION OF STUDENT LOAN DEBTS. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. ``(2) Offset exception.--An institution of higher education shall not increase the costs of tuition at the institution, charge any additional fee to students, or otherwise increase the cost of attendance at the institution in order to offset the liability of the institution under paragraph (1) unless there is an equivalent percentage decrease in administrative expenses at the institution.''. SEC. 3. MAKING STUDENT LOAN DEBTS DISCHARGEABLE IN BANKRUPTCY. (a) Exceptions To Discharge.--Section 523(a) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following: ``(8) for an educational benefit overpayment or loan made, insured, or guaranteed by a governmental unit, or made under any program funded in whole or in part by a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, or for an obligation to repay funds received as an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend received from a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, unless-- ``(A) excepting such debt from discharge under this paragraph would impose an undue hardship on the debtor and the debtor's dependents; ``(B) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for undergraduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 5-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition; or ``(C) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for graduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 15-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition;''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. Section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(30) The institution will, not later than September 30, 2023, and annually thereafter, comply with the following: ``(A) Produce and transmit to the Secretary statistical analysis using the statistical sampling method developed under subsection (k) that consists of the following measures of post-collegiate graduate outcomes for the institution as a whole and disaggregated by each degree or program of study offered by the institution at time intervals of 1 year, 5 years, and 15 years after graduation: ``(i) Mean and median earnings of graduates. ``(ii) Student loan default rates of graduates. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Ensuring Transparency of Student Outcomes.-- ``(1) Development of statistical sampling method.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop a statistical sampling method to be used by institutions of higher education in fulfilling the requirement described in subsection (a)(30); and ``(B) establish a searchable database accessible to the public of all analyses transmitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a)(30) that can be sorted by institution and degree or program of study. ``(2) Audit and investigation authority.--The Inspector General of the Department may audit and investigate the veracity of statistical analysis transmitted to the Secretary by an institution of higher education.''. <all>

Make the Universities Pay Act

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.

Make the Universities Pay Act

Sen. Hawley, Josh

R

MO

This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to take certain actions related to federal student loans and addresses other related issues. For example, the bill (1) makes each IHE participating in the Federal Direct Loan Program liable for 50% of any student loan balance that is in default and was used toward the cost of attendance at the IHE, and (2) expands the instances in which student loans may be discharged in bankruptcy.

This Act may be cited as the ``Make the Universities Pay Act''. 2. INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REPAYING A PORTION OF STUDENT LOAN DEBTS. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(2) Offset exception.--An institution of higher education shall not increase the costs of tuition at the institution, charge any additional fee to students, or otherwise increase the cost of attendance at the institution in order to offset the liability of the institution under paragraph (1) unless there is an equivalent percentage decrease in administrative expenses at the institution.''. 3. MAKING STUDENT LOAN DEBTS DISCHARGEABLE IN BANKRUPTCY. (a) Exceptions To Discharge.--Section 523(a) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following: ``(8) for an educational benefit overpayment or loan made, insured, or guaranteed by a governmental unit, or made under any program funded in whole or in part by a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, or for an obligation to repay funds received as an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend received from a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, unless-- ``(A) excepting such debt from discharge under this paragraph would impose an undue hardship on the debtor and the debtor's dependents; ``(B) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for undergraduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 5-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition; or ``(C) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for graduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 15-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition;''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. 1094) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(30) The institution will, not later than September 30, 2023, and annually thereafter, comply with the following: ``(A) Produce and transmit to the Secretary statistical analysis using the statistical sampling method developed under subsection (k) that consists of the following measures of post-collegiate graduate outcomes for the institution as a whole and disaggregated by each degree or program of study offered by the institution at time intervals of 1 year, 5 years, and 15 years after graduation: ``(i) Mean and median earnings of graduates. ``(ii) Student loan default rates of graduates. ``(2) Audit and investigation authority.--The Inspector General of the Department may audit and investigate the veracity of statistical analysis transmitted to the Secretary by an institution of higher education.''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Make the Universities Pay Act''. 2. INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REPAYING A PORTION OF STUDENT LOAN DEBTS. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (a) Exceptions To Discharge.--Section 523(a) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following: ``(8) for an educational benefit overpayment or loan made, insured, or guaranteed by a governmental unit, or made under any program funded in whole or in part by a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, or for an obligation to repay funds received as an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend received from a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, unless-- ``(A) excepting such debt from discharge under this paragraph would impose an undue hardship on the debtor and the debtor's dependents; ``(B) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for undergraduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 5-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition; or ``(C) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for graduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 15-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition;''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 1094) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(30) The institution will, not later than September 30, 2023, and annually thereafter, comply with the following: ``(A) Produce and transmit to the Secretary statistical analysis using the statistical sampling method developed under subsection (k) that consists of the following measures of post-collegiate graduate outcomes for the institution as a whole and disaggregated by each degree or program of study offered by the institution at time intervals of 1 year, 5 years, and 15 years after graduation: ``(i) Mean and median earnings of graduates.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Make the Universities Pay Act''. 2. INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REPAYING A PORTION OF STUDENT LOAN DEBTS. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. ``(2) Offset exception.--An institution of higher education shall not increase the costs of tuition at the institution, charge any additional fee to students, or otherwise increase the cost of attendance at the institution in order to offset the liability of the institution under paragraph (1) unless there is an equivalent percentage decrease in administrative expenses at the institution.''. 3. MAKING STUDENT LOAN DEBTS DISCHARGEABLE IN BANKRUPTCY. (a) Exceptions To Discharge.--Section 523(a) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following: ``(8) for an educational benefit overpayment or loan made, insured, or guaranteed by a governmental unit, or made under any program funded in whole or in part by a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, or for an obligation to repay funds received as an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend received from a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, unless-- ``(A) excepting such debt from discharge under this paragraph would impose an undue hardship on the debtor and the debtor's dependents; ``(B) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for undergraduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 5-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition; or ``(C) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for graduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 15-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition;''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. Section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(30) The institution will, not later than September 30, 2023, and annually thereafter, comply with the following: ``(A) Produce and transmit to the Secretary statistical analysis using the statistical sampling method developed under subsection (k) that consists of the following measures of post-collegiate graduate outcomes for the institution as a whole and disaggregated by each degree or program of study offered by the institution at time intervals of 1 year, 5 years, and 15 years after graduation: ``(i) Mean and median earnings of graduates. ``(ii) Student loan default rates of graduates. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Ensuring Transparency of Student Outcomes.-- ``(1) Development of statistical sampling method.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop a statistical sampling method to be used by institutions of higher education in fulfilling the requirement described in subsection (a)(30); and ``(B) establish a searchable database accessible to the public of all analyses transmitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a)(30) that can be sorted by institution and degree or program of study. ``(2) Audit and investigation authority.--The Inspector General of the Department may audit and investigate the veracity of statistical analysis transmitted to the Secretary by an institution of higher education.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Make the Universities Pay Act''. SEC. 2. INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REPAYING A PORTION OF STUDENT LOAN DEBTS. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. ``(2) Offset exception.--An institution of higher education shall not increase the costs of tuition at the institution, charge any additional fee to students, or otherwise increase the cost of attendance at the institution in order to offset the liability of the institution under paragraph (1) unless there is an equivalent percentage decrease in administrative expenses at the institution.''. SEC. 3. MAKING STUDENT LOAN DEBTS DISCHARGEABLE IN BANKRUPTCY. (a) Exceptions To Discharge.--Section 523(a) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following: ``(8) for an educational benefit overpayment or loan made, insured, or guaranteed by a governmental unit, or made under any program funded in whole or in part by a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, or for an obligation to repay funds received as an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend received from a governmental unit or nonprofit institution, unless-- ``(A) excepting such debt from discharge under this paragraph would impose an undue hardship on the debtor and the debtor's dependents; ``(B) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for undergraduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 5-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition; or ``(C) in the case of such an education benefit overpayment or loan for graduate education, the first payment on such debt became due before the 15-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) ending on the date of the filing of the petition;''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. Section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(30) The institution will, not later than September 30, 2023, and annually thereafter, comply with the following: ``(A) Produce and transmit to the Secretary statistical analysis using the statistical sampling method developed under subsection (k) that consists of the following measures of post-collegiate graduate outcomes for the institution as a whole and disaggregated by each degree or program of study offered by the institution at time intervals of 1 year, 5 years, and 15 years after graduation: ``(i) Mean and median earnings of graduates. ``(ii) Student loan default rates of graduates. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Ensuring Transparency of Student Outcomes.-- ``(1) Development of statistical sampling method.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop a statistical sampling method to be used by institutions of higher education in fulfilling the requirement described in subsection (a)(30); and ``(B) establish a searchable database accessible to the public of all analyses transmitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a)(30) that can be sorted by institution and degree or program of study. ``(2) Audit and investigation authority.--The Inspector General of the Department may audit and investigate the veracity of statistical analysis transmitted to the Secretary by an institution of higher education.''. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(ii) Student loan default rates of graduates. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; ``(2) Audit and investigation authority.--The Inspector General of the Department may audit and investigate the veracity of statistical analysis transmitted to the Secretary by an institution of higher education.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Ensuring Transparency of Student Outcomes.-- ``(1) Development of statistical sampling method.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop a statistical sampling method to be used by institutions of higher education in fulfilling the requirement described in subsection (a)(30); and ``(B) establish a searchable database accessible to the public of all analyses transmitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a)(30) that can be sorted by institution and degree or program of study.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Ensuring Transparency of Student Outcomes.-- ``(1) Development of statistical sampling method.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop a statistical sampling method to be used by institutions of higher education in fulfilling the requirement described in subsection (a)(30); and ``(B) establish a searchable database accessible to the public of all analyses transmitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a)(30) that can be sorted by institution and degree or program of study.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(ii) Student loan default rates of graduates. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; ``(2) Audit and investigation authority.--The Inspector General of the Department may audit and investigate the veracity of statistical analysis transmitted to the Secretary by an institution of higher education.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Ensuring Transparency of Student Outcomes.-- ``(1) Development of statistical sampling method.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop a statistical sampling method to be used by institutions of higher education in fulfilling the requirement described in subsection (a)(30); and ``(B) establish a searchable database accessible to the public of all analyses transmitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a)(30) that can be sorted by institution and degree or program of study.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(ii) Student loan default rates of graduates. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; ``(2) Audit and investigation authority.--The Inspector General of the Department may audit and investigate the veracity of statistical analysis transmitted to the Secretary by an institution of higher education.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Ensuring Transparency of Student Outcomes.-- ``(1) Development of statistical sampling method.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop a statistical sampling method to be used by institutions of higher education in fulfilling the requirement described in subsection (a)(30); and ``(B) establish a searchable database accessible to the public of all analyses transmitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a)(30) that can be sorted by institution and degree or program of study.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(ii) Student loan default rates of graduates. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; ``(2) Audit and investigation authority.--The Inspector General of the Department may audit and investigate the veracity of statistical analysis transmitted to the Secretary by an institution of higher education.''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Ensuring Transparency of Student Outcomes.-- ``(1) Development of statistical sampling method.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) develop a statistical sampling method to be used by institutions of higher education in fulfilling the requirement described in subsection (a)(30); and ``(B) establish a searchable database accessible to the public of all analyses transmitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a)(30) that can be sorted by institution and degree or program of study.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to repay a portion of student law default, to make student loan debts dischargeable in bankruptcy, and for other purposes. Section 454 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Institutions of Higher Education Repaying a Portion of Student Loan Debts.-- ``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education participating in the direct student loan program under this part for a fiscal year shall be liable for 50 percent of any student loan balance that is in default for a loan made under this part that was used towards the cost of attendance at the institution. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any proceeding under title 11, United States Code, that is initiated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF STUDENT OUTCOMES. ``(ii) Student loan default rates of graduates. ``(B) Publish and make available to the public the statistical analysis produced under subparagraph (A) on the website of the institution, within 2 clicks of the homepage and without a paywall, email login, or other restriction to access. ''; ``(2) Audit and investigation authority.--The Inspector General of the Department may audit and investigate the veracity of statistical analysis transmitted to the Secretary by an institution of higher education.''.

S.4989

Armed Forces and National Security

DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to consider, when developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan, the reliability and security of energy resources in the event of military conflict and the value of resourcing energy from U.S. allies, such as those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Section 2911(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(14) The reliability and security of energy resources in the event of a military conflict. ``(15) The value of resourcing energy from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States.''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of terminating energy procurement by the Department of Defense from foreign entities of concern. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. (2) An identification of the number of energy contracts in force between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and a foreign entity of concern or an entity headquartered in a country that is a foreign entity of concern. (3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651). <all>

DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern.

DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022

Sen. Ernst, Joni

R

IA

This bill requires the Department of Defense to consider, when developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan, the reliability and security of energy resources in the event of military conflict and the value of resourcing energy from U.S. allies, such as those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Section 2911(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(14) The reliability and security of energy resources in the event of a military conflict. ``(15) The value of resourcing energy from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States.''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of terminating energy procurement by the Department of Defense from foreign entities of concern. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. (2) An identification of the number of energy contracts in force between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and a foreign entity of concern or an entity headquartered in a country that is a foreign entity of concern. (3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651). <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 ``DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022''. 2. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Section 2911(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(14) The reliability and security of energy resources in the event of a military conflict. ``(15) The value of resourcing energy from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States.''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of terminating energy procurement by the Department of Defense from foreign entities of concern. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. (2) An identification of the number of energy contracts in force between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and a foreign entity of concern or an entity headquartered in a country that is a foreign entity of concern. (3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651).

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Section 2911(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(14) The reliability and security of energy resources in the event of a military conflict. ``(15) The value of resourcing energy from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States.''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of terminating energy procurement by the Department of Defense from foreign entities of concern. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. (2) An identification of the number of energy contracts in force between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and a foreign entity of concern or an entity headquartered in a country that is a foreign entity of concern. (3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651). <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Section 2911(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(14) The reliability and security of energy resources in the event of a military conflict. ``(15) The value of resourcing energy from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States.''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of terminating energy procurement by the Department of Defense from foreign entities of concern. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. (2) An identification of the number of energy contracts in force between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and a foreign entity of concern or an entity headquartered in a country that is a foreign entity of concern. (3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651). <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( 3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651).

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651).

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( 3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651).

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( 3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651).

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( 3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning given that term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651).

To amend title 10, United States Code, to include additional special considerations for developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan of the Department of Defense and to require a report on the feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy. ( 3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other major allies of the United States. (

H.R.1993

Energy

Energy Efficient Public Buildings Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Energy to provide grants to states, local governments, or nonprofit organizations for making energy improvements in (1) public libraries, (2) public hospitals, (3) community centers, or (4) state or local government buildings.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Efficient Public Buildings Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible building.--The term ``eligible building'' means a-- (A) public library; (B) public hospital; (C) community center; or (D) State or local government building. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a local government; (C) a nonprofit organization that owns or operates an eligible building; (D) a nongovernmental organization, including a nonprofit organization, with expertise related to energy improvements; or (E) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). (3) Energy improvement.--The term ``energy improvement''-- (A) means any improvement, repair, or renovation to an eligible building-- (i) that will directly result in a reduction in building energy costs of at least 20 percent, including improvements to building envelope, air conditioning, ventilation, heating system, domestic hot water heating, compressed air systems, distribution systems, lighting, power systems, and controls; and (ii) that leads to an improvement in building occupant health, including improvement in indoor air quality, daylighting, ventilation, electrical lighting, and acoustics; and (B) may include the installation of a renewable energy technology (such as wind power, photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, geothermal energy, hydrogen- fueled systems, biomass-based systems, biofuels, anaerobic digesters, energy storage, and hydropower) to an eligible building that meets the requirements of subparagraph (A). (4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. (5) EJSCREEN.--The term ``EJSCREEN'' means the environmental justice mapping and screening tool created by the Environmental Protection Agency. (6) EJ index.--The term ``EJ Index'' means the Environmental Justice Indexes in EJSCREEN. (7) Medically underserved community.--The term ``medically underserved community'' has the meaning given such term in section 799B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p). (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (9) Underserved community.--The term ``underserved community'' means-- (A) a community located within a ZIP Code or census tract that is identified by the Secretary as-- (i) a low-income community; (ii) a community of color; (iii) a Tribal community; or (B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears, a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, environmental, or climate stressors. (b) Authority.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide competitive grants to eligible entities to make energy improvements authorized by this section. (c) Priority.--In providing grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will carry out energy improvements-- (1) in an environmental justice community; (2) in a neighborhood with poverty and unemployment rates that exceed the average in the United States; (3) in a neighborhood where 30 percent or more of households receive benefits under-- (A) the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; or (B) a mandatory spending program of the Federal Government for which, as determined by the Secretary, eligibility for the program's benefits, or the amount of such benefits, is determined on the basis of income or resources of the individual or family seeking the benefit; (4) in an underserved community or a medically underserved community; (5) in an EPA region where the EJ Index is above the national average, as determined by EJSCREEN; or (6) in an environmental justice community, as documented by federally recognized environmental justice mapping and equity screening tools. (d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) The likelihood that the eligible entity will maintain, in good condition, any building facility whose improvement is assisted with a grant under this section. (3) The potential energy efficiency and safety benefits for building occupants from the proposed energy improvements. (e) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an applicant shall submit to the Secretary an application that includes each of the following: (1) A needs assessment of the current condition of the eligible building, or eligible buildings, that are to receive the energy improvements. (2) A draft work plan of what the applicant hopes to achieve at eligible buildings and a description of the energy improvements to be carried out. (3) A description of the applicant's capacity to provide services and comprehensive support to make the energy improvements. (4) An assessment of the applicant's expected needs for operation and maintenance training funds, and a plan for use of those funds, if any. (5) An assessment of the expected energy efficiency and safety benefits of the energy improvements. (6) A cost estimate of the proposed energy improvements. (f) Use of Grant Amounts.-- (1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant amounts only to make the energy improvements contemplated in the application for the grant. (2) Operation and maintenance training.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use up to 5 percent for operation and maintenance training for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements (such as maintenance staff and building occupant training, education, and preventative maintenance training). (3) Audit.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use funds for a third-party investigation and analysis for energy improvements (such as energy audits and existing building commissioning). (g) Contracting Requirements.-- (1) Davis-bacon.--Any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on any energy improvements funded by a grant under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act). (2) Competition.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that, if the eligible entity carries out repair or renovation through a contract, any such contract process-- (A) ensures the maximum number of qualified bidders, including small, minority, and women-owned businesses, through full and open competition; and (B) gives priority to businesses located in or resources common to, the State or the geographical area in which the project is carried out. (h) Reporting.-- (1) Initial report.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary, at such time as the Secretary may require, a report describing the-- (A) use of such funds for energy improvements, including the type of eligible building involved; (B) the estimated cost savings realized by such energy improvements; (C) the building occupant safety benefits as a result of such energy improvements; (D) the results of any standard or detailed energy audit of the applicable eligible building; and (E) the use of the Department of Energy's Energy Star Program performance tracking for tracking such energy improvements. (2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. (3) DOE report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the information in the reports submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (2) Technical assistance and outreach.--Up to 10 percent of amounts made available pursuant to paragraph (1) each fiscal year may be used to provide technical assistance and outreach to eligible entities. <all>

Energy Efficient Public Buildings Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes.

Energy Efficient Public Buildings Act of 2021

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M.

D

NY

This bill requires the Department of Energy to provide grants to states, local governments, or nonprofit organizations for making energy improvements in (1) public libraries, (2) public hospitals, (3) community centers, or (4) state or local government buildings.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Efficient Public Buildings Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. (6) EJ index.--The term ``EJ Index'' means the Environmental Justice Indexes in EJSCREEN. 295p). (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) Authority.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide competitive grants to eligible entities to make energy improvements authorized by this section. (c) Priority.--In providing grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will carry out energy improvements-- (1) in an environmental justice community; (2) in a neighborhood with poverty and unemployment rates that exceed the average in the United States; (3) in a neighborhood where 30 percent or more of households receive benefits under-- (A) the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; or (B) a mandatory spending program of the Federal Government for which, as determined by the Secretary, eligibility for the program's benefits, or the amount of such benefits, is determined on the basis of income or resources of the individual or family seeking the benefit; (4) in an underserved community or a medically underserved community; (5) in an EPA region where the EJ Index is above the national average, as determined by EJSCREEN; or (6) in an environmental justice community, as documented by federally recognized environmental justice mapping and equity screening tools. (4) An assessment of the applicant's expected needs for operation and maintenance training funds, and a plan for use of those funds, if any. (6) A cost estimate of the proposed energy improvements. (3) DOE report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the information in the reports submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Efficient Public Buildings Act of 2021''. 2. GRANTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. (6) EJ index.--The term ``EJ Index'' means the Environmental Justice Indexes in EJSCREEN. (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) Authority.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide competitive grants to eligible entities to make energy improvements authorized by this section. (4) An assessment of the applicant's expected needs for operation and maintenance training funds, and a plan for use of those funds, if any. (3) DOE report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the information in the reports submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Energy Efficient Public Buildings Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a local government; (C) a nonprofit organization that owns or operates an eligible building; (D) a nongovernmental organization, including a nonprofit organization, with expertise related to energy improvements; or (E) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). (4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. (6) EJ index.--The term ``EJ Index'' means the Environmental Justice Indexes in EJSCREEN. 295p). (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) Authority.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide competitive grants to eligible entities to make energy improvements authorized by this section. (c) Priority.--In providing grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will carry out energy improvements-- (1) in an environmental justice community; (2) in a neighborhood with poverty and unemployment rates that exceed the average in the United States; (3) in a neighborhood where 30 percent or more of households receive benefits under-- (A) the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; or (B) a mandatory spending program of the Federal Government for which, as determined by the Secretary, eligibility for the program's benefits, or the amount of such benefits, is determined on the basis of income or resources of the individual or family seeking the benefit; (4) in an underserved community or a medically underserved community; (5) in an EPA region where the EJ Index is above the national average, as determined by EJSCREEN; or (6) in an environmental justice community, as documented by federally recognized environmental justice mapping and equity screening tools. (4) An assessment of the applicant's expected needs for operation and maintenance training funds, and a plan for use of those funds, if any. (6) A cost estimate of the proposed energy improvements. (g) Contracting Requirements.-- (1) Davis-bacon.--Any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on any energy improvements funded by a grant under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act). (2) Competition.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that, if the eligible entity carries out repair or renovation through a contract, any such contract process-- (A) ensures the maximum number of qualified bidders, including small, minority, and women-owned businesses, through full and open competition; and (B) gives priority to businesses located in or resources common to, the State or the geographical area in which the project is carried out. (3) DOE report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the information in the reports submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 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 ``Energy Efficient Public Buildings Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a local government; (C) a nonprofit organization that owns or operates an eligible building; (D) a nongovernmental organization, including a nonprofit organization, with expertise related to energy improvements; or (E) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). (3) Energy improvement.--The term ``energy improvement''-- (A) means any improvement, repair, or renovation to an eligible building-- (i) that will directly result in a reduction in building energy costs of at least 20 percent, including improvements to building envelope, air conditioning, ventilation, heating system, domestic hot water heating, compressed air systems, distribution systems, lighting, power systems, and controls; and (ii) that leads to an improvement in building occupant health, including improvement in indoor air quality, daylighting, ventilation, electrical lighting, and acoustics; and (B) may include the installation of a renewable energy technology (such as wind power, photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, geothermal energy, hydrogen- fueled systems, biomass-based systems, biofuels, anaerobic digesters, energy storage, and hydropower) to an eligible building that meets the requirements of subparagraph (A). (4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. (6) EJ index.--The term ``EJ Index'' means the Environmental Justice Indexes in EJSCREEN. 295p). (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (9) Underserved community.--The term ``underserved community'' means-- (A) a community located within a ZIP Code or census tract that is identified by the Secretary as-- (i) a low-income community; (ii) a community of color; (iii) a Tribal community; or (B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears, a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, environmental, or climate stressors. (b) Authority.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide competitive grants to eligible entities to make energy improvements authorized by this section. (c) Priority.--In providing grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will carry out energy improvements-- (1) in an environmental justice community; (2) in a neighborhood with poverty and unemployment rates that exceed the average in the United States; (3) in a neighborhood where 30 percent or more of households receive benefits under-- (A) the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; or (B) a mandatory spending program of the Federal Government for which, as determined by the Secretary, eligibility for the program's benefits, or the amount of such benefits, is determined on the basis of income or resources of the individual or family seeking the benefit; (4) in an underserved community or a medically underserved community; (5) in an EPA region where the EJ Index is above the national average, as determined by EJSCREEN; or (6) in an environmental justice community, as documented by federally recognized environmental justice mapping and equity screening tools. (2) The likelihood that the eligible entity will maintain, in good condition, any building facility whose improvement is assisted with a grant under this section. (3) A description of the applicant's capacity to provide services and comprehensive support to make the energy improvements. (4) An assessment of the applicant's expected needs for operation and maintenance training funds, and a plan for use of those funds, if any. (6) A cost estimate of the proposed energy improvements. (3) Audit.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use funds for a third-party investigation and analysis for energy improvements (such as energy audits and existing building commissioning). (g) Contracting Requirements.-- (1) Davis-bacon.--Any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on any energy improvements funded by a grant under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act). (2) Competition.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that, if the eligible entity carries out repair or renovation through a contract, any such contract process-- (A) ensures the maximum number of qualified bidders, including small, minority, and women-owned businesses, through full and open competition; and (B) gives priority to businesses located in or resources common to, the State or the geographical area in which the project is carried out. (3) DOE report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the information in the reports submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (2) Technical assistance and outreach.--Up to 10 percent of amounts made available pursuant to paragraph (1) each fiscal year may be used to provide technical assistance and outreach to eligible entities.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a local government; (C) a nonprofit organization that owns or operates an eligible building; (D) a nongovernmental organization, including a nonprofit organization, with expertise related to energy improvements; or (E) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). 4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. ( 5) EJSCREEN.--The term ``EJSCREEN'' means the environmental justice mapping and screening tool created by the Environmental Protection Agency. ( (9) Underserved community.--The term ``underserved community'' means-- (A) a community located within a ZIP Code or census tract that is identified by the Secretary as-- (i) a low-income community; (ii) a community of color; (iii) a Tribal community; or (B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears, a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, environmental, or climate stressors. ( b) Authority.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide competitive grants to eligible entities to make energy improvements authorized by this section. d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) The likelihood that the eligible entity will maintain, in good condition, any building facility whose improvement is assisted with a grant under this section. ( 3) A description of the applicant's capacity to provide services and comprehensive support to make the energy improvements. ( (2) Operation and maintenance training.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use up to 5 percent for operation and maintenance training for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements (such as maintenance staff and building occupant training, education, and preventative maintenance training). ( 2) Competition.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that, if the eligible entity carries out repair or renovation through a contract, any such contract process-- (A) ensures the maximum number of qualified bidders, including small, minority, and women-owned businesses, through full and open competition; and (B) gives priority to businesses located in or resources common to, the State or the geographical area in which the project is carried out. 2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. ( 3) DOE report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the information in the reports submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. ( (7) Medically underserved community.--The term ``medically underserved community'' has the meaning given such term in section 799B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p). ( d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) The likelihood that the eligible entity will maintain, in good condition, any building facility whose improvement is assisted with a grant under this section. ( 4) An assessment of the applicant's expected needs for operation and maintenance training funds, and a plan for use of those funds, if any. ( 6) A cost estimate of the proposed energy improvements. ( (g) Contracting Requirements.-- (1) Davis-bacon.--Any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on any energy improvements funded by a grant under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act). ( 2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. ( (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. ( (7) Medically underserved community.--The term ``medically underserved community'' has the meaning given such term in section 799B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p). ( d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) The likelihood that the eligible entity will maintain, in good condition, any building facility whose improvement is assisted with a grant under this section. ( 4) An assessment of the applicant's expected needs for operation and maintenance training funds, and a plan for use of those funds, if any. ( 6) A cost estimate of the proposed energy improvements. ( (g) Contracting Requirements.-- (1) Davis-bacon.--Any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on any energy improvements funded by a grant under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act). ( 2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. ( (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a local government; (C) a nonprofit organization that owns or operates an eligible building; (D) a nongovernmental organization, including a nonprofit organization, with expertise related to energy improvements; or (E) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). 4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. ( 5) EJSCREEN.--The term ``EJSCREEN'' means the environmental justice mapping and screening tool created by the Environmental Protection Agency. ( (9) Underserved community.--The term ``underserved community'' means-- (A) a community located within a ZIP Code or census tract that is identified by the Secretary as-- (i) a low-income community; (ii) a community of color; (iii) a Tribal community; or (B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears, a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, environmental, or climate stressors. ( b) Authority.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide competitive grants to eligible entities to make energy improvements authorized by this section. d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) The likelihood that the eligible entity will maintain, in good condition, any building facility whose improvement is assisted with a grant under this section. ( 3) A description of the applicant's capacity to provide services and comprehensive support to make the energy improvements. ( (2) Operation and maintenance training.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use up to 5 percent for operation and maintenance training for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements (such as maintenance staff and building occupant training, education, and preventative maintenance training). ( 2) Competition.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that, if the eligible entity carries out repair or renovation through a contract, any such contract process-- (A) ensures the maximum number of qualified bidders, including small, minority, and women-owned businesses, through full and open competition; and (B) gives priority to businesses located in or resources common to, the State or the geographical area in which the project is carried out. 2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. ( 3) DOE report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the information in the reports submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. ( (7) Medically underserved community.--The term ``medically underserved community'' has the meaning given such term in section 799B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p). ( d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) The likelihood that the eligible entity will maintain, in good condition, any building facility whose improvement is assisted with a grant under this section. ( 4) An assessment of the applicant's expected needs for operation and maintenance training funds, and a plan for use of those funds, if any. ( 6) A cost estimate of the proposed energy improvements. ( (g) Contracting Requirements.-- (1) Davis-bacon.--Any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on any energy improvements funded by a grant under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act). ( 2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. ( (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a local government; (C) a nonprofit organization that owns or operates an eligible building; (D) a nongovernmental organization, including a nonprofit organization, with expertise related to energy improvements; or (E) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). 4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. ( 5) EJSCREEN.--The term ``EJSCREEN'' means the environmental justice mapping and screening tool created by the Environmental Protection Agency. ( (9) Underserved community.--The term ``underserved community'' means-- (A) a community located within a ZIP Code or census tract that is identified by the Secretary as-- (i) a low-income community; (ii) a community of color; (iii) a Tribal community; or (B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears, a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, environmental, or climate stressors. ( b) Authority.--From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall provide competitive grants to eligible entities to make energy improvements authorized by this section. d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) The likelihood that the eligible entity will maintain, in good condition, any building facility whose improvement is assisted with a grant under this section. ( 3) A description of the applicant's capacity to provide services and comprehensive support to make the energy improvements. ( (2) Operation and maintenance training.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use up to 5 percent for operation and maintenance training for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements (such as maintenance staff and building occupant training, education, and preventative maintenance training). ( 2) Competition.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that, if the eligible entity carries out repair or renovation through a contract, any such contract process-- (A) ensures the maximum number of qualified bidders, including small, minority, and women-owned businesses, through full and open competition; and (B) gives priority to businesses located in or resources common to, the State or the geographical area in which the project is carried out. 2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. ( 3) DOE report.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the information in the reports submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. ( (7) Medically underserved community.--The term ``medically underserved community'' has the meaning given such term in section 799B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p). ( d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) The likelihood that the eligible entity will maintain, in good condition, any building facility whose improvement is assisted with a grant under this section. ( 4) An assessment of the applicant's expected needs for operation and maintenance training funds, and a plan for use of those funds, if any. ( 6) A cost estimate of the proposed energy improvements. ( (g) Contracting Requirements.-- (1) Davis-bacon.--Any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on any energy improvements funded by a grant under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act). ( 2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. ( (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. ( d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 2) Competition.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that, if the eligible entity carries out repair or renovation through a contract, any such contract process-- (A) ensures the maximum number of qualified bidders, including small, minority, and women-owned businesses, through full and open competition; and (B) gives priority to businesses located in or resources common to, the State or the geographical area in which the project is carried out. 2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. ( 4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( ( (4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) Authorization.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (

To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy improvements to certain public buildings, and for other purposes. 4) Environmental justice community.--The term ``environmental justice community'' means a community with significant representation of communities of color, low-income communities, or Tribal and indigenous communities, that experiences, or is at risk of experiencing higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects. ( d) Competitive Criteria.--The competitive criteria used by the Secretary in providing grants under this section shall include the following: (1) The fiscal capacity of the eligible entity to meet the needs for improvements of building facilities without assistance under this section, including the ability of the eligible entity to finance the applicable project through the use of local bonding capacity, energy performance contracting, if applicable, or other means determined appropriate by the Secretary. ( 2) Competition.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that, if the eligible entity carries out repair or renovation through a contract, any such contract process-- (A) ensures the maximum number of qualified bidders, including small, minority, and women-owned businesses, through full and open competition; and (B) gives priority to businesses located in or resources common to, the State or the geographical area in which the project is carried out. 2) Follow-up report.--Not later than 5 years after an eligible entity completes energy improvements funded by a grant received under this section, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the energy use and reductions as a result of such energy improvements. ( 4) Best practices report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and publish, including on the public website of the Department of Energy, a report on the best practices for eligible entities for activities carried out under this section, including how to apply for a grant under this section, including how to register with the Federal system of award management and how to obtain and validate a Federal Data Universal Number System. (

S.1536

Health

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021 This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services. Currently, Medicare covers such services for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease under certain circumstances; such services must also be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a physician referral. The bill extends coverage to individuals with other diseases and conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; such services may also be referred by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or (for eating disorders) a clinical psychologist.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy 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 ``Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Over two-thirds of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries have 2 or more chronic conditions, many of which can be prevented, delayed, treated, or managed through nutrition. (2) Individuals from many racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with chronic diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, and obesity. (3) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that individuals are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 if they have cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart conditions such as health failure or coronary artery disease, or obesity. (4) Coverage for medical nutrition therapy is only available to Medicare Part B beneficiaries with diabetes or a renal disease, despite medical nutrition therapy being part of the standard of care, in clinical guidelines, and medically necessary for many more chronic conditions. (5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. SEC. 3. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)(V), by striking ``in the case of'' and all that follows through ``organizations''; and (2) in subsection (vv)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``disease management'' and inserting ``the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4)''; (ii) by inserting ``, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist (as such terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)), or, in the case of such services furnished to manage such a disease or condition that is an eating disorder, clinical psychologist (as defined by the Secretary)'' before the period at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Such term shall not include any such services furnished to an individual for the prevention, management, or treatment of a renal disease if such individual is receiving maintenance dialysis for which payment is made under section 1881.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(B) A renal disease. ``(C) Obesity (as defined for purposes of subsection (yy)(2)(C) or as otherwise defined by the Secretary). ``(D) Hypertension. ``(E) Dyslipidemia. ``(F) Malnutrition. ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(H) Cancer. ``(I) Gastrointestinal diseases, including Celiac disease. ``(J) HIV. ``(K) AIDS. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. ``(M) Any other disease or condition-- ``(i) specified by the Secretary relating to unintentional weight loss; ``(ii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) to be medically necessary and appropriate for the prevention, management, or treatment of such disease or condition, consistent with any applicable recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; or ``(iii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) are medically necessary, consistent with either protocols established by registered dietitians or nutrition professional organizations or with accepted clinical guidelines identified by the Secretary.''. (b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023. <all>

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021

Sen. Collins, Susan M.

R

ME

This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services. Currently, Medicare covers such services for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease under certain circumstances; such services must also be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a physician referral. The bill extends coverage to individuals with other diseases and conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; such services may also be referred by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or (for eating disorders) a clinical psychologist.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Over two-thirds of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries have 2 or more chronic conditions, many of which can be prevented, delayed, treated, or managed through nutrition. (3) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that individuals are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 if they have cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart conditions such as health failure or coronary artery disease, or obesity. SEC. 3. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)(V), by striking ``in the case of'' and all that follows through ``organizations''; and (2) in subsection (vv)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``disease management'' and inserting ``the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4)''; (ii) by inserting ``, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist (as such terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)), or, in the case of such services furnished to manage such a disease or condition that is an eating disorder, clinical psychologist (as defined by the Secretary)'' before the period at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Such term shall not include any such services furnished to an individual for the prevention, management, or treatment of a renal disease if such individual is receiving maintenance dialysis for which payment is made under section 1881. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(B) A renal disease. ``(C) Obesity (as defined for purposes of subsection (yy)(2)(C) or as otherwise defined by the Secretary). ``(D) Hypertension. ``(E) Dyslipidemia. ``(F) Malnutrition. ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(H) Cancer. ``(I) Gastrointestinal diseases, including Celiac disease. ``(J) HIV. ``(K) AIDS. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. ``(M) Any other disease or condition-- ``(i) specified by the Secretary relating to unintentional weight loss; ``(ii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) to be medically necessary and appropriate for the prevention, management, or treatment of such disease or condition, consistent with any applicable recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; or ``(iii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) are medically necessary, consistent with either protocols established by registered dietitians or nutrition professional organizations or with accepted clinical guidelines identified by the Secretary.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Over two-thirds of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries have 2 or more chronic conditions, many of which can be prevented, delayed, treated, or managed through nutrition. SEC. 3. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)(V), by striking ``in the case of'' and all that follows through ``organizations''; and (2) in subsection (vv)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``disease management'' and inserting ``the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4)''; (ii) by inserting ``, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist (as such terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)), or, in the case of such services furnished to manage such a disease or condition that is an eating disorder, clinical psychologist (as defined by the Secretary)'' before the period at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Such term shall not include any such services furnished to an individual for the prevention, management, or treatment of a renal disease if such individual is receiving maintenance dialysis for which payment is made under section 1881. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(B) A renal disease. ``(C) Obesity (as defined for purposes of subsection (yy)(2)(C) or as otherwise defined by the Secretary). ``(D) Hypertension. ``(E) Dyslipidemia. ``(F) Malnutrition. ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(H) Cancer. ``(J) HIV. ``(K) AIDS.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy 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 ``Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Over two-thirds of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries have 2 or more chronic conditions, many of which can be prevented, delayed, treated, or managed through nutrition. (2) Individuals from many racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with chronic diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, and obesity. (3) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that individuals are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 if they have cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart conditions such as health failure or coronary artery disease, or obesity. (4) Coverage for medical nutrition therapy is only available to Medicare Part B beneficiaries with diabetes or a renal disease, despite medical nutrition therapy being part of the standard of care, in clinical guidelines, and medically necessary for many more chronic conditions. (5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. SEC. 3. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)(V), by striking ``in the case of'' and all that follows through ``organizations''; and (2) in subsection (vv)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``disease management'' and inserting ``the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4)''; (ii) by inserting ``, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist (as such terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)), or, in the case of such services furnished to manage such a disease or condition that is an eating disorder, clinical psychologist (as defined by the Secretary)'' before the period at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Such term shall not include any such services furnished to an individual for the prevention, management, or treatment of a renal disease if such individual is receiving maintenance dialysis for which payment is made under section 1881.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(B) A renal disease. ``(C) Obesity (as defined for purposes of subsection (yy)(2)(C) or as otherwise defined by the Secretary). ``(D) Hypertension. ``(E) Dyslipidemia. ``(F) Malnutrition. ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(H) Cancer. ``(I) Gastrointestinal diseases, including Celiac disease. ``(J) HIV. ``(K) AIDS. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. ``(M) Any other disease or condition-- ``(i) specified by the Secretary relating to unintentional weight loss; ``(ii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) to be medically necessary and appropriate for the prevention, management, or treatment of such disease or condition, consistent with any applicable recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; or ``(iii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) are medically necessary, consistent with either protocols established by registered dietitians or nutrition professional organizations or with accepted clinical guidelines identified by the Secretary.''. (b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy 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 ``Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Over two-thirds of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries have 2 or more chronic conditions, many of which can be prevented, delayed, treated, or managed through nutrition. (2) Individuals from many racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with chronic diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, and obesity. (3) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that individuals are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 if they have cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart conditions such as health failure or coronary artery disease, or obesity. (4) Coverage for medical nutrition therapy is only available to Medicare Part B beneficiaries with diabetes or a renal disease, despite medical nutrition therapy being part of the standard of care, in clinical guidelines, and medically necessary for many more chronic conditions. (5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. SEC. 3. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)(V), by striking ``in the case of'' and all that follows through ``organizations''; and (2) in subsection (vv)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``disease management'' and inserting ``the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4)''; (ii) by inserting ``, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist (as such terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)), or, in the case of such services furnished to manage such a disease or condition that is an eating disorder, clinical psychologist (as defined by the Secretary)'' before the period at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Such term shall not include any such services furnished to an individual for the prevention, management, or treatment of a renal disease if such individual is receiving maintenance dialysis for which payment is made under section 1881.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(B) A renal disease. ``(C) Obesity (as defined for purposes of subsection (yy)(2)(C) or as otherwise defined by the Secretary). ``(D) Hypertension. ``(E) Dyslipidemia. ``(F) Malnutrition. ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(H) Cancer. ``(I) Gastrointestinal diseases, including Celiac disease. ``(J) HIV. ``(K) AIDS. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. ``(M) Any other disease or condition-- ``(i) specified by the Secretary relating to unintentional weight loss; ``(ii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) to be medically necessary and appropriate for the prevention, management, or treatment of such disease or condition, consistent with any applicable recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; or ``(iii) for which the Secretary determines the services described in paragraph (1) are medically necessary, consistent with either protocols established by registered dietitians or nutrition professional organizations or with accepted clinical guidelines identified by the Secretary.''. (b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. ( ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. (b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. (b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. ( ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. (b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. ( ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. (b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. ( ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (1), the diseases and conditions specified in this paragraph are the following: ``(A) Diabetes and prediabetes. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. (b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2023.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program. 5) Medical nutrition therapy has been shown to be a cost- effective component of treatment for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, HIV infection, unintended weight loss in older adults, and other chronic conditions. EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. ( ``(G) Eating disorders. ``(L) Cardiovascular disease. b) Exclusion Modification.--Section 1862(a)(1) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ``, and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)), which are not furnished for the prevention, management, or treatment of a disease or condition specified in paragraph (4) of such section;''. (

S.3915

Energy

Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022 or the Mining Schools Act of 2022 This bill establishes a grant program for mining schools to recruit students and enhance educational programs, including those related to critical mineral and rare earth element exploration, extraction, and refining.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022'' or the ``Mining Schools Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC MINING EDUCATION. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Mining Professional Development Advisory Board established by subsection (d)(1). (2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. (3) Mining profession.--The term ``mining profession'' means the body of jobs directly relevant to-- (A) the exploration, planning, execution, and remediation of metal and nonmetal mining sites; and (B) the extraction, including the separation, refining, alloying, smelting, concentration, and processing, of mineral ores. (4) Mining school.--The term ``mining school'' means-- (A) a mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., that is located at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)); and (B) a geology or engineering program or department that is located at a 4-year public institution of higher education (as so defined) located in a State the gross domestic product of which in 2020 was not less than $2,000,000,000 in the combined categories of ``Mining (except oil and gas)'' and ``Support activities for mining'', according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) Domestic Mining Education Strengthening Program.--The Secretary shall establish a program to strengthen domestic mining education under which the Secretary shall award competitive grants to mining schools for the purpose of recruiting and educating the next generation of mining engineers and other qualified professionals to meet the future energy and mineral needs of the United States. (c) Grants.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the grant program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall award not more than 10 grants each year to mining schools. (2) Selection requirements.-- (A) In general.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall select recipients for grants under paragraph (1) to ensure geographic diversity among grant recipients to ensure that region-specific specialties are developed for region-specific geology. (B) Timeline.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall award the first grants under paragraph (1) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (ii) Subsequent grants.--Each year following the first year in which grants are awarded pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary shall award subsequent grants by not later than 1 year after the date on which the grants were awarded the previous year. (3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (4) Use of funds.--A mining school receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall use the grant funds-- (A) to recruit students to the mining school; and (B) to enhance and support programs related to, as applicable-- (i) mining, mineral extraction efficiency, and related processing technology; (ii) emphasizing critical mineral and rare earth element exploration, extraction, and refining; (iii) reclamation technology and practices for active mining operations; (iv) the development of reprocessing systems and technologies that facilitate reclamation that fosters the recovery of resources at abandoned mine sites; (v) mineral extraction methods that reduce environmental and human impacts; (vi) technologies to extract, refine, separate, melt, or produce minerals, including rare earth elements; (vii) reducing dependence on foreign energy and mineral supplies through increased domestic critical mineral production; (viii) enhancing the competitiveness of United States energy and mineral technology exports; (ix) the extraction or processing of coinciding mineralization, including rare earth elements, within coal, coal processing byproduct, overburden, or coal residue; (x) enhancing technologies and practices relating to mitigation of acid mine drainage, reforestation, and revegetation in the reclamation of land and water resources adversely affected by mining; (xi) enhancing exploration and characterization of new or novel deposits, including rare earth elements and critical minerals within phosphate rocks, uranium- bearing deposits, and other nontraditional sources; (xii) meeting challenges of extreme mining conditions, such as deeper deposits or offshore or cold region mining; and (xiii) mineral economics, including analysis of supply chains, future mineral needs, and unconventional mining resources. (d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. (2) Composition.--The Board shall be composed of 6 members, to be appointed by the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, of whom-- (A) 3 shall be individuals who are actively working in the mining profession and for the mining industry; and (B) 3 shall have experience in academia implementing and operating professional skills training and education programs in the mining sector. (3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. (4) Term.--A member of the Board shall serve for a term of 4 years. (5) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the Board-- (A) shall not affect the powers of the Board; and (B) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made by not later than 180 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2030. (2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury. <all>

Mining Schools Act of 2022

A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes.

Mining Schools Act of 2022 Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022

Sen. Barrasso, John

R

WY

This bill establishes a grant program for mining schools to recruit students and enhance educational programs, including those related to critical mineral and rare earth element exploration, extraction, and refining.

2. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC MINING EDUCATION. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Mining Professional Development Advisory Board established by subsection (d)(1). (2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. (4) Mining school.--The term ``mining school'' means-- (A) a mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., that is located at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (B) Timeline.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall award the first grants under paragraph (1) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (4) Use of funds.--A mining school receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall use the grant funds-- (A) to recruit students to the mining school; and (B) to enhance and support programs related to, as applicable-- (i) mining, mineral extraction efficiency, and related processing technology; (ii) emphasizing critical mineral and rare earth element exploration, extraction, and refining; (iii) reclamation technology and practices for active mining operations; (iv) the development of reprocessing systems and technologies that facilitate reclamation that fosters the recovery of resources at abandoned mine sites; (v) mineral extraction methods that reduce environmental and human impacts; (vi) technologies to extract, refine, separate, melt, or produce minerals, including rare earth elements; (vii) reducing dependence on foreign energy and mineral supplies through increased domestic critical mineral production; (viii) enhancing the competitiveness of United States energy and mineral technology exports; (ix) the extraction or processing of coinciding mineralization, including rare earth elements, within coal, coal processing byproduct, overburden, or coal residue; (x) enhancing technologies and practices relating to mitigation of acid mine drainage, reforestation, and revegetation in the reclamation of land and water resources adversely affected by mining; (xi) enhancing exploration and characterization of new or novel deposits, including rare earth elements and critical minerals within phosphate rocks, uranium- bearing deposits, and other nontraditional sources; (xii) meeting challenges of extreme mining conditions, such as deeper deposits or offshore or cold region mining; and (xiii) mineral economics, including analysis of supply chains, future mineral needs, and unconventional mining resources. (4) Term.--A member of the Board shall serve for a term of 4 years. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2030.

2. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC MINING EDUCATION. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Mining Professional Development Advisory Board established by subsection (d)(1). (2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. (4) Mining school.--The term ``mining school'' means-- (A) a mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., that is located at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (B) Timeline.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall award the first grants under paragraph (1) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (4) Term.--A member of the Board shall serve for a term of 4 years. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2030.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other 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. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC MINING EDUCATION. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Mining Professional Development Advisory Board established by subsection (d)(1). (2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. (3) Mining profession.--The term ``mining profession'' means the body of jobs directly relevant to-- (A) the exploration, planning, execution, and remediation of metal and nonmetal mining sites; and (B) the extraction, including the separation, refining, alloying, smelting, concentration, and processing, of mineral ores. (4) Mining school.--The term ``mining school'' means-- (A) a mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., that is located at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (2) Selection requirements.-- (A) In general.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall select recipients for grants under paragraph (1) to ensure geographic diversity among grant recipients to ensure that region-specific specialties are developed for region-specific geology. (B) Timeline.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall award the first grants under paragraph (1) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (ii) Subsequent grants.--Each year following the first year in which grants are awarded pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary shall award subsequent grants by not later than 1 year after the date on which the grants were awarded the previous year. (3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (4) Use of funds.--A mining school receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall use the grant funds-- (A) to recruit students to the mining school; and (B) to enhance and support programs related to, as applicable-- (i) mining, mineral extraction efficiency, and related processing technology; (ii) emphasizing critical mineral and rare earth element exploration, extraction, and refining; (iii) reclamation technology and practices for active mining operations; (iv) the development of reprocessing systems and technologies that facilitate reclamation that fosters the recovery of resources at abandoned mine sites; (v) mineral extraction methods that reduce environmental and human impacts; (vi) technologies to extract, refine, separate, melt, or produce minerals, including rare earth elements; (vii) reducing dependence on foreign energy and mineral supplies through increased domestic critical mineral production; (viii) enhancing the competitiveness of United States energy and mineral technology exports; (ix) the extraction or processing of coinciding mineralization, including rare earth elements, within coal, coal processing byproduct, overburden, or coal residue; (x) enhancing technologies and practices relating to mitigation of acid mine drainage, reforestation, and revegetation in the reclamation of land and water resources adversely affected by mining; (xi) enhancing exploration and characterization of new or novel deposits, including rare earth elements and critical minerals within phosphate rocks, uranium- bearing deposits, and other nontraditional sources; (xii) meeting challenges of extreme mining conditions, such as deeper deposits or offshore or cold region mining; and (xiii) mineral economics, including analysis of supply chains, future mineral needs, and unconventional mining resources. (4) Term.--A member of the Board shall serve for a term of 4 years. (5) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the Board-- (A) shall not affect the powers of the Board; and (B) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made by not later than 180 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2030.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022'' or the ``Mining Schools Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC MINING EDUCATION. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the Mining Professional Development Advisory Board established by subsection (d)(1). (2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. (3) Mining profession.--The term ``mining profession'' means the body of jobs directly relevant to-- (A) the exploration, planning, execution, and remediation of metal and nonmetal mining sites; and (B) the extraction, including the separation, refining, alloying, smelting, concentration, and processing, of mineral ores. (4) Mining school.--The term ``mining school'' means-- (A) a mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., that is located at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)); and (B) a geology or engineering program or department that is located at a 4-year public institution of higher education (as so defined) located in a State the gross domestic product of which in 2020 was not less than $2,000,000,000 in the combined categories of ``Mining (except oil and gas)'' and ``Support activities for mining'', according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) Domestic Mining Education Strengthening Program.--The Secretary shall establish a program to strengthen domestic mining education under which the Secretary shall award competitive grants to mining schools for the purpose of recruiting and educating the next generation of mining engineers and other qualified professionals to meet the future energy and mineral needs of the United States. (2) Selection requirements.-- (A) In general.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall select recipients for grants under paragraph (1) to ensure geographic diversity among grant recipients to ensure that region-specific specialties are developed for region-specific geology. (B) Timeline.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall award the first grants under paragraph (1) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (ii) Subsequent grants.--Each year following the first year in which grants are awarded pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary shall award subsequent grants by not later than 1 year after the date on which the grants were awarded the previous year. (3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (4) Use of funds.--A mining school receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall use the grant funds-- (A) to recruit students to the mining school; and (B) to enhance and support programs related to, as applicable-- (i) mining, mineral extraction efficiency, and related processing technology; (ii) emphasizing critical mineral and rare earth element exploration, extraction, and refining; (iii) reclamation technology and practices for active mining operations; (iv) the development of reprocessing systems and technologies that facilitate reclamation that fosters the recovery of resources at abandoned mine sites; (v) mineral extraction methods that reduce environmental and human impacts; (vi) technologies to extract, refine, separate, melt, or produce minerals, including rare earth elements; (vii) reducing dependence on foreign energy and mineral supplies through increased domestic critical mineral production; (viii) enhancing the competitiveness of United States energy and mineral technology exports; (ix) the extraction or processing of coinciding mineralization, including rare earth elements, within coal, coal processing byproduct, overburden, or coal residue; (x) enhancing technologies and practices relating to mitigation of acid mine drainage, reforestation, and revegetation in the reclamation of land and water resources adversely affected by mining; (xi) enhancing exploration and characterization of new or novel deposits, including rare earth elements and critical minerals within phosphate rocks, uranium- bearing deposits, and other nontraditional sources; (xii) meeting challenges of extreme mining conditions, such as deeper deposits or offshore or cold region mining; and (xiii) mineral economics, including analysis of supply chains, future mineral needs, and unconventional mining resources. (2) Composition.--The Board shall be composed of 6 members, to be appointed by the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, of whom-- (A) 3 shall be individuals who are actively working in the mining profession and for the mining industry; and (B) 3 shall have experience in academia implementing and operating professional skills training and education programs in the mining sector. (3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. (4) Term.--A member of the Board shall serve for a term of 4 years. (5) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the Board-- (A) shall not affect the powers of the Board; and (B) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made by not later than 180 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2030.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. ( 1001)); and (B) a geology or engineering program or department that is located at a 4-year public institution of higher education (as so defined) located in a State the gross domestic product of which in 2020 was not less than $2,000,000,000 in the combined categories of ``Mining (except oil and gas)'' and ``Support activities for mining'', according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. ( 2) Selection requirements.-- (A) In general.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall select recipients for grants under paragraph (1) to ensure geographic diversity among grant recipients to ensure that region-specific specialties are developed for region-specific geology. ( (ii) Subsequent grants.--Each year following the first year in which grants are awarded pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary shall award subsequent grants by not later than 1 year after the date on which the grants were awarded the previous year. ( 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2030. ( 2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. ( (c) Grants.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the grant program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall award not more than 10 grants each year to mining schools. ( 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 2) Composition.--The Board shall be composed of 6 members, to be appointed by the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, of whom-- (A) 3 shall be individuals who are actively working in the mining profession and for the mining industry; and (B) 3 shall have experience in academia implementing and operating professional skills training and education programs in the mining sector. (3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( 2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. ( (c) Grants.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the grant program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall award not more than 10 grants each year to mining schools. ( 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 2) Composition.--The Board shall be composed of 6 members, to be appointed by the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, of whom-- (A) 3 shall be individuals who are actively working in the mining profession and for the mining industry; and (B) 3 shall have experience in academia implementing and operating professional skills training and education programs in the mining sector. (3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( 2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. ( 1001)); and (B) a geology or engineering program or department that is located at a 4-year public institution of higher education (as so defined) located in a State the gross domestic product of which in 2020 was not less than $2,000,000,000 in the combined categories of ``Mining (except oil and gas)'' and ``Support activities for mining'', according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. ( 2) Selection requirements.-- (A) In general.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall select recipients for grants under paragraph (1) to ensure geographic diversity among grant recipients to ensure that region-specific specialties are developed for region-specific geology. ( (ii) Subsequent grants.--Each year following the first year in which grants are awarded pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary shall award subsequent grants by not later than 1 year after the date on which the grants were awarded the previous year. ( 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2030. ( 2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. ( (c) Grants.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the grant program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall award not more than 10 grants each year to mining schools. ( 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 2) Composition.--The Board shall be composed of 6 members, to be appointed by the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, of whom-- (A) 3 shall be individuals who are actively working in the mining profession and for the mining industry; and (B) 3 shall have experience in academia implementing and operating professional skills training and education programs in the mining sector. (3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( 2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. ( 1001)); and (B) a geology or engineering program or department that is located at a 4-year public institution of higher education (as so defined) located in a State the gross domestic product of which in 2020 was not less than $2,000,000,000 in the combined categories of ``Mining (except oil and gas)'' and ``Support activities for mining'', according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. ( 2) Selection requirements.-- (A) In general.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall select recipients for grants under paragraph (1) to ensure geographic diversity among grant recipients to ensure that region-specific specialties are developed for region-specific geology. ( (ii) Subsequent grants.--Each year following the first year in which grants are awarded pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary shall award subsequent grants by not later than 1 year after the date on which the grants were awarded the previous year. ( 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2030. ( 2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. ( (c) Grants.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the grant program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall award not more than 10 grants each year to mining schools. ( 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 2) Composition.--The Board shall be composed of 6 members, to be appointed by the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, of whom-- (A) 3 shall be individuals who are actively working in the mining profession and for the mining industry; and (B) 3 shall have experience in academia implementing and operating professional skills training and education programs in the mining sector. (3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( 2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. ( 1001)); and (B) a geology or engineering program or department that is located at a 4-year public institution of higher education (as so defined) located in a State the gross domestic product of which in 2020 was not less than $2,000,000,000 in the combined categories of ``Mining (except oil and gas)'' and ``Support activities for mining'', according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. ( 2) Selection requirements.-- (A) In general.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall select recipients for grants under paragraph (1) to ensure geographic diversity among grant recipients to ensure that region-specific specialties are developed for region-specific geology. ( (ii) Subsequent grants.--Each year following the first year in which grants are awarded pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary shall award subsequent grants by not later than 1 year after the date on which the grants were awarded the previous year. ( 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2030. ( 2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 2) Mining industry.--The term ``mining industry'' means the mining industry of the United States, consisting of the search for, and extraction, beneficiation, refining, smelting, and processing of, naturally occurring metal and nonmetal minerals from the earth. ( (c) Grants.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the grant program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall award not more than 10 grants each year to mining schools. ( 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 2) Composition.--The Board shall be composed of 6 members, to be appointed by the Secretary not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, of whom-- (A) 3 shall be individuals who are actively working in the mining profession and for the mining industry; and (B) 3 shall have experience in academia implementing and operating professional skills training and education programs in the mining sector. (3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( 2) Requirement.--At the end of each fiscal year, any amounts made available under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year that are not awarded as grants under subsection (c) shall be returned to the Treasury.

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes. 3) Recommendations of the board.--In selecting recipients for grants under paragraph (1) and determining the amount of each grant, the Secretary shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Board under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(3). (d) Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.-- (1) In general.--There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ``Mining Professional Development Advisory Board''. ( 3) Duties.--The Board shall-- (A) evaluate grant applications received under subsection (c) and make recommendations to the Secretary for selection of grant recipients under that subsection; (B) propose the amount of the grant for each applicant recommended to be selected under subparagraph (A); and (C) perform oversight to ensure that grant funds awarded under subsection (c) are used for the purposes described in paragraph (4) of that subsection. ( (

S.4677

Health

Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022 This bill establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) two demonstration programs to increase access to mental health services provided in languages other than English at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). In carrying out the programs, HHS must give preference to FQHCs at which at least 20% of the patients are best served in a language other than English. First, HHS must provide National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayments to mental health care providers who agree to serve their period of obligated service in an FQHC. Additionally, HHS must provide enhanced payments to those who serve in an FQHC with non-English language needs. (The NHSC is a scholarship and student loan repayment program for eligible health care providers who agree to work in areas with a shortage of primary care, dental care, and mental health care providers.) Second, HHS must award grants to FQHCs for recruiting and retaining mental health care providers who are fluent in a language other than English.

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE LANGUAGE ACCESS AT FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. (a) Loan Repayments to Qualified Mental Health Professionals.-- (1) In general.--For the purpose of increasing language access to mental health services, the Secretary shall carry out a demonstration project under which-- (A) the Secretary matches qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers; (B) the qualified mental health professionals each agree to a period of obligated service at a Federally qualified health center with which they are so matched; and (C) the Secretary agrees to make loan repayments under section 338B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1) on behalf of such qualified mental health professionals. (2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. (3) Enhanced compensation.--For each year of obligated service that a qualified mental health professional contracts to serve under paragraph (1) at a Federally qualified health center at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary, the Secretary shall pay the qualified mental health professional-- (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), $10,000 above the maximum amount otherwise applicable under section 338B(g)(2)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1(g)(2)(A)); or (B) if the qualified mental health professional is fluent in a language other than English that is needed by such Federally qualified health center, $15,000 above such maximum amount. (4) Achieving fluency.--A qualified mental health professional subject to the pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(A) at the beginning of the professional's period of obligated service may transition to being subject to the higher pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(B) if the professional is determined by the Federally qualified health center at which the professional serves to have achieved fluency in a language other than English needed by that health center. (b) Grants to Health Centers.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program consisting of awarding grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b) to Federally qualified health centers to recruit, hire, employ, and supervise qualified mental health professionals who are fluent in a language other than English to provide mental health services in such other language. (2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. (3) Marketing.--A Federally qualified health center receiving a grant under this subsection shall use a portion of the grant funds to disseminate information about, and otherwise market, the mental health services supported through the grant. (c) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 6 months after the first loan repayment awards have been made under subsection (a) and the first grants have been awarded under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a report on the implementation of the programs under this section. Such report shall include-- (A) the languages spoken by the qualified mental health professionals receiving loan repayments pursuant to subsection (a) or recruited pursuant to a grant under subsection (b); (B) the Federally qualified health centers at which such professionals were placed; (C) how many Federally qualified health centers received funding through the grant program under subsection (b); (D) an analysis, conducted in consultation with the Federally qualified health centers receiving grants under section (b), of the effectiveness of such grants at increasing language access to mental health services; and (E) best practices, developed in consultation with Federally qualified health centers receiving grants under section (b), for the recruitment and retention of mental health professionals at Federally qualified health centers. (2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). (2) Qualified mental health professional.--The term ``qualified mental health professional'' means-- (A) a physician, allopathic physician, osteopathic physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant with a specialty in mental health and psychiatry; (B) a health service psychologist; (C) a licensed clinical social worker; (D) a psychiatric nurse specialist; (E) a marriage and family therapist; (F) a licensed professional counselor; (G) a substance use disorder counselor; (H) an occupational therapist; or (I) any other individual who-- (i) has not yet been licensed or certified to serve as a professional listed in any of subparagraphs (A) through (H); and (ii) will serve at the Federally qualified health center under the supervision of a licensed individual or certified professional so listed. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available to provide mental health services at Federally qualified health centers pursuant to sections 338B and 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1, 254b). <all>

Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022

A bill to increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes.

Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022

Sen. Heinrich, Martin

D

NM

This bill establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) two demonstration programs to increase access to mental health services provided in languages other than English at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). In carrying out the programs, HHS must give preference to FQHCs at which at least 20% of the patients are best served in a language other than English. First, HHS must provide National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayments to mental health care providers who agree to serve their period of obligated service in an FQHC. Additionally, HHS must provide enhanced payments to those who serve in an FQHC with non-English language needs. (The NHSC is a scholarship and student loan repayment program for eligible health care providers who agree to work in areas with a shortage of primary care, dental care, and mental health care providers.) Second, HHS must award grants to FQHCs for recruiting and retaining mental health care providers who are fluent in a language other than English.

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. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE LANGUAGE ACCESS AT FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. 254l-1) on behalf of such qualified mental health professionals. (4) Achieving fluency.--A qualified mental health professional subject to the pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(A) at the beginning of the professional's period of obligated service may transition to being subject to the higher pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(B) if the professional is determined by the Federally qualified health center at which the professional serves to have achieved fluency in a language other than English needed by that health center. (b) Grants to Health Centers.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program consisting of awarding grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. (3) Marketing.--A Federally qualified health center receiving a grant under this subsection shall use a portion of the grant funds to disseminate information about, and otherwise market, the mental health services supported through the grant. (c) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 6 months after the first loan repayment awards have been made under subsection (a) and the first grants have been awarded under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a report on the implementation of the programs under this section. 1395x(aa)). (2) Qualified mental health professional.--The term ``qualified mental health professional'' means-- (A) a physician, allopathic physician, osteopathic physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant with a specialty in mental health and psychiatry; (B) a health service psychologist; (C) a licensed clinical social worker; (D) a psychiatric nurse specialist; (E) a marriage and family therapist; (F) a licensed professional counselor; (G) a substance use disorder counselor; (H) an occupational therapist; or (I) any other individual who-- (i) has not yet been licensed or certified to serve as a professional listed in any of subparagraphs (A) through (H); and (ii) will serve at the Federally qualified health center under the supervision of a licensed individual or certified professional so listed. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. 254l-1, 254b).

2. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE LANGUAGE ACCESS AT FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. 254l-1) on behalf of such qualified mental health professionals. (b) Grants to Health Centers.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program consisting of awarding grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. (c) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 6 months after the first loan repayment awards have been made under subsection (a) and the first grants have been awarded under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a report on the implementation of the programs under this section. 1395x(aa)). (2) Qualified mental health professional.--The term ``qualified mental health professional'' means-- (A) a physician, allopathic physician, osteopathic physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant with a specialty in mental health and psychiatry; (B) a health service psychologist; (C) a licensed clinical social worker; (D) a psychiatric nurse specialist; (E) a marriage and family therapist; (F) a licensed professional counselor; (G) a substance use disorder counselor; (H) an occupational therapist; or (I) any other individual who-- (i) has not yet been licensed or certified to serve as a professional listed in any of subparagraphs (A) through (H); and (ii) will serve at the Federally qualified health center under the supervision of a licensed individual or certified professional so listed. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE LANGUAGE ACCESS AT FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. 254l-1) on behalf of such qualified mental health professionals. (4) Achieving fluency.--A qualified mental health professional subject to the pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(A) at the beginning of the professional's period of obligated service may transition to being subject to the higher pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(B) if the professional is determined by the Federally qualified health center at which the professional serves to have achieved fluency in a language other than English needed by that health center. (b) Grants to Health Centers.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program consisting of awarding grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b) to Federally qualified health centers to recruit, hire, employ, and supervise qualified mental health professionals who are fluent in a language other than English to provide mental health services in such other language. (2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. (3) Marketing.--A Federally qualified health center receiving a grant under this subsection shall use a portion of the grant funds to disseminate information about, and otherwise market, the mental health services supported through the grant. (c) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 6 months after the first loan repayment awards have been made under subsection (a) and the first grants have been awarded under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a report on the implementation of the programs under this section. (2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). 1395x(aa)). (2) Qualified mental health professional.--The term ``qualified mental health professional'' means-- (A) a physician, allopathic physician, osteopathic physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant with a specialty in mental health and psychiatry; (B) a health service psychologist; (C) a licensed clinical social worker; (D) a psychiatric nurse specialist; (E) a marriage and family therapist; (F) a licensed professional counselor; (G) a substance use disorder counselor; (H) an occupational therapist; or (I) any other individual who-- (i) has not yet been licensed or certified to serve as a professional listed in any of subparagraphs (A) through (H); and (ii) will serve at the Federally qualified health center under the supervision of a licensed individual or certified professional so listed. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available to provide mental health services at Federally qualified health centers pursuant to sections 338B and 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1, 254b).

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE LANGUAGE ACCESS AT FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. 254l-1) on behalf of such qualified mental health professionals. (3) Enhanced compensation.--For each year of obligated service that a qualified mental health professional contracts to serve under paragraph (1) at a Federally qualified health center at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary, the Secretary shall pay the qualified mental health professional-- (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), $10,000 above the maximum amount otherwise applicable under section 338B(g)(2)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (4) Achieving fluency.--A qualified mental health professional subject to the pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(A) at the beginning of the professional's period of obligated service may transition to being subject to the higher pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(B) if the professional is determined by the Federally qualified health center at which the professional serves to have achieved fluency in a language other than English needed by that health center. (b) Grants to Health Centers.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program consisting of awarding grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b) to Federally qualified health centers to recruit, hire, employ, and supervise qualified mental health professionals who are fluent in a language other than English to provide mental health services in such other language. (2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. (3) Marketing.--A Federally qualified health center receiving a grant under this subsection shall use a portion of the grant funds to disseminate information about, and otherwise market, the mental health services supported through the grant. (c) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 6 months after the first loan repayment awards have been made under subsection (a) and the first grants have been awarded under subsection (b), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a report on the implementation of the programs under this section. Such report shall include-- (A) the languages spoken by the qualified mental health professionals receiving loan repayments pursuant to subsection (a) or recruited pursuant to a grant under subsection (b); (B) the Federally qualified health centers at which such professionals were placed; (C) how many Federally qualified health centers received funding through the grant program under subsection (b); (D) an analysis, conducted in consultation with the Federally qualified health centers receiving grants under section (b), of the effectiveness of such grants at increasing language access to mental health services; and (E) best practices, developed in consultation with Federally qualified health centers receiving grants under section (b), for the recruitment and retention of mental health professionals at Federally qualified health centers. (2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). (2) Qualified mental health professional.--The term ``qualified mental health professional'' means-- (A) a physician, allopathic physician, osteopathic physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant with a specialty in mental health and psychiatry; (B) a health service psychologist; (C) a licensed clinical social worker; (D) a psychiatric nurse specialist; (E) a marriage and family therapist; (F) a licensed professional counselor; (G) a substance use disorder counselor; (H) an occupational therapist; or (I) any other individual who-- (i) has not yet been licensed or certified to serve as a professional listed in any of subparagraphs (A) through (H); and (ii) will serve at the Federally qualified health center under the supervision of a licensed individual or certified professional so listed. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available to provide mental health services at Federally qualified health centers pursuant to sections 338B and 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1, 254b).

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. 4) Achieving fluency.--A qualified mental health professional subject to the pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(A) at the beginning of the professional's period of obligated service may transition to being subject to the higher pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(B) if the professional is determined by the Federally qualified health center at which the professional serves to have achieved fluency in a language other than English needed by that health center. ( b) Grants to Health Centers.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program consisting of awarding grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b) to Federally qualified health centers to recruit, hire, employ, and supervise qualified mental health professionals who are fluent in a language other than English to provide mental health services in such other language. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 254l-1(g)(2)(A)); or (B) if the qualified mental health professional is fluent in a language other than English that is needed by such Federally qualified health center, $15,000 above such maximum amount. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ( 2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available to provide mental health services at Federally qualified health centers pursuant to sections 338B and 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1, 254b).

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 254l-1(g)(2)(A)); or (B) if the qualified mental health professional is fluent in a language other than English that is needed by such Federally qualified health center, $15,000 above such maximum amount. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ( 2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available to provide mental health services at Federally qualified health centers pursuant to sections 338B and 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1, 254b).

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. 4) Achieving fluency.--A qualified mental health professional subject to the pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(A) at the beginning of the professional's period of obligated service may transition to being subject to the higher pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(B) if the professional is determined by the Federally qualified health center at which the professional serves to have achieved fluency in a language other than English needed by that health center. ( b) Grants to Health Centers.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program consisting of awarding grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b) to Federally qualified health centers to recruit, hire, employ, and supervise qualified mental health professionals who are fluent in a language other than English to provide mental health services in such other language. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 254l-1(g)(2)(A)); or (B) if the qualified mental health professional is fluent in a language other than English that is needed by such Federally qualified health center, $15,000 above such maximum amount. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ( 2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available to provide mental health services at Federally qualified health centers pursuant to sections 338B and 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1, 254b).

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. 4) Achieving fluency.--A qualified mental health professional subject to the pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(A) at the beginning of the professional's period of obligated service may transition to being subject to the higher pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(B) if the professional is determined by the Federally qualified health center at which the professional serves to have achieved fluency in a language other than English needed by that health center. ( b) Grants to Health Centers.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program consisting of awarding grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b) to Federally qualified health centers to recruit, hire, employ, and supervise qualified mental health professionals who are fluent in a language other than English to provide mental health services in such other language. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 254l-1(g)(2)(A)); or (B) if the qualified mental health professional is fluent in a language other than English that is needed by such Federally qualified health center, $15,000 above such maximum amount. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ( 2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available to provide mental health services at Federally qualified health centers pursuant to sections 338B and 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1, 254b).

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. 4) Achieving fluency.--A qualified mental health professional subject to the pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(A) at the beginning of the professional's period of obligated service may transition to being subject to the higher pay amount specified in paragraph (3)(B) if the professional is determined by the Federally qualified health center at which the professional serves to have achieved fluency in a language other than English needed by that health center. ( b) Grants to Health Centers.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program consisting of awarding grants under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b) to Federally qualified health centers to recruit, hire, employ, and supervise qualified mental health professionals who are fluent in a language other than English to provide mental health services in such other language. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 254l-1(g)(2)(A)); or (B) if the qualified mental health professional is fluent in a language other than English that is needed by such Federally qualified health center, $15,000 above such maximum amount. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Final report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other appropriate congressional committees, a final report on the implementation of the programs under this section, including the information, analysis, and best practices listed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1). ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)). ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ( 2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be in addition to amounts otherwise available to provide mental health services at Federally qualified health centers pursuant to sections 338B and 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1, 254b).

To increase language access to mental health services at certain health centers, and for other purposes. 2) Preference.--In matching qualified mental health professionals with Federally qualified health centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to placement at Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( 2) Preference.--In selecting grant recipients under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to Federally qualified health centers at which at least 20 percent of the patients are best served in a language other than English, as indicated by data in the Uniform Data System (or any successor database) or as otherwise determined by the Secretary. ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Federally qualified health center.--The term ``Federally qualified health center'' has the meaning given the term in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)).

S.4376

Crime and Law Enforcement

Stop Gun Criminals Act This bill increases the term of imprisonment for certain offenses involving firearms, particularly those that are committed by repeat offenders.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Gun Criminals Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE ARMED CAREER CRIMINAL ACT. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years.''; (2) in subsection (c)(1)(A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``5 years'' and inserting ``7 years''; (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``7 years'' and inserting ``10 years''; and (C) in clause (iii), by striking ``10 years'' and inserting ``15 years''; and (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: ``(e)(1) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(g) and has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions for offenses committed on occasions different from one another shall be fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years, and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court shall not suspend the sentence of, or grant a probationary sentence to, such person with respect to the conviction under section 922(g). ``(2) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years' includes an offense (without regard to the application of any sentencing guideline, statutory criterion, or judgment that may provide for a shorter period of imprisonment within the statutory sentencing range) for which the statute provides for a range in the period of imprisonment that may be imposed at sentencing the maximum term of which is not less than 10 years; and ``(B) the term `serious felony conviction' means-- ``(i) any conviction by a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) for an offense that, at the time of sentencing, was an offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years; or ``(ii) any group of convictions for which a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) imposed in the same proceeding or in consolidated proceedings a total term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years, regardless of how many years of that total term the defendant served in custody.''. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. (b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code. <all>

Stop Gun Criminals Act

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals.

Stop Gun Criminals Act

Sen. Cotton, Tom

R

AR

This bill increases the term of imprisonment for certain offenses involving firearms, particularly those that are committed by 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. AMENDMENTS TO THE ARMED CAREER CRIMINAL ACT. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. ``(2) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years' includes an offense (without regard to the application of any sentencing guideline, statutory criterion, or judgment that may provide for a shorter period of imprisonment within the statutory sentencing range) for which the statute provides for a range in the period of imprisonment that may be imposed at sentencing the maximum term of which is not less than 10 years; and ``(B) the term `serious felony conviction' means-- ``(i) any conviction by a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) for an offense that, at the time of sentencing, was an offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years; or ``(ii) any group of convictions for which a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) imposed in the same proceeding or in consolidated proceedings a total term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years, regardless of how many years of that total term the defendant served in custody.''. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions.

AMENDMENTS TO THE ARMED CAREER CRIMINAL ACT. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. ``(2) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years' includes an offense (without regard to the application of any sentencing guideline, statutory criterion, or judgment that may provide for a shorter period of imprisonment within the statutory sentencing range) for which the statute provides for a range in the period of imprisonment that may be imposed at sentencing the maximum term of which is not less than 10 years; and ``(B) the term `serious felony conviction' means-- ``(i) any conviction by a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) for an offense that, at the time of sentencing, was an offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years; or ``(ii) any group of convictions for which a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) imposed in the same proceeding or in consolidated proceedings a total term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years, regardless of how many years of that total term the defendant served in custody.''. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Gun Criminals Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE ARMED CAREER CRIMINAL ACT. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years.''; (2) in subsection (c)(1)(A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``5 years'' and inserting ``7 years''; (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``7 years'' and inserting ``10 years''; and (C) in clause (iii), by striking ``10 years'' and inserting ``15 years''; and (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: ``(e)(1) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(g) and has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions for offenses committed on occasions different from one another shall be fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years, and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court shall not suspend the sentence of, or grant a probationary sentence to, such person with respect to the conviction under section 922(g). ``(2) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years' includes an offense (without regard to the application of any sentencing guideline, statutory criterion, or judgment that may provide for a shorter period of imprisonment within the statutory sentencing range) for which the statute provides for a range in the period of imprisonment that may be imposed at sentencing the maximum term of which is not less than 10 years; and ``(B) the term `serious felony conviction' means-- ``(i) any conviction by a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) for an offense that, at the time of sentencing, was an offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years; or ``(ii) any group of convictions for which a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) imposed in the same proceeding or in consolidated proceedings a total term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years, regardless of how many years of that total term the defendant served in custody.''. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. (b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Gun Criminals Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE ARMED CAREER CRIMINAL ACT. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years.''; (2) in subsection (c)(1)(A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``5 years'' and inserting ``7 years''; (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``7 years'' and inserting ``10 years''; and (C) in clause (iii), by striking ``10 years'' and inserting ``15 years''; and (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: ``(e)(1) Whoever knowingly violates section 922(g) and has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions for offenses committed on occasions different from one another shall be fined under this title and imprisoned not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years, and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the court shall not suspend the sentence of, or grant a probationary sentence to, such person with respect to the conviction under section 922(g). ``(2) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years' includes an offense (without regard to the application of any sentencing guideline, statutory criterion, or judgment that may provide for a shorter period of imprisonment within the statutory sentencing range) for which the statute provides for a range in the period of imprisonment that may be imposed at sentencing the maximum term of which is not less than 10 years; and ``(B) the term `serious felony conviction' means-- ``(i) any conviction by a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) for an offense that, at the time of sentencing, was an offense punishable by imprisonment for a statutory maximum term of not less than 10 years; or ``(ii) any group of convictions for which a court referred to in section 922(g)(1) imposed in the same proceeding or in consolidated proceedings a total term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years, regardless of how many years of that total term the defendant served in custody.''. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. (b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. ''; ( a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. ''; ( a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. ''; ( a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. ''; ( a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. ''; ( a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

To amend title 18, United States Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking ``violates subsection'' and inserting the following: ``violates-- ``(A) subsection''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, by striking ``(g)''; (C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''' and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) section 922(g) shall be-- ``(i) fined as provided in this title; and ``(ii) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, imprisoned not less than 5 years and not more than 10 years. (a) In General.--The amendments made by this Act relating to offenses committed by an individual who has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions (as defined in subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act) shall apply to any offense committed after the date of enactment of this Act by an individual who, on the date on which the offense is committed, has 3 or more previous serious felony convictions. ( b) Rule of Construction.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to create any right to challenge a sentence imposed under subsection (e) of section 924 of title 18, United States Code.

S.3778

Health

Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022 This bill makes certain subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit available to beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another U.S. territory. Current law makes such beneficiaries ineligible for premium and cost-sharing subsidies, but establishes a process for U.S. territories to apply for financial assistance with respect to the provision of Medicare prescription drugs. The bill eliminates this process and makes the subsidies available to beneficiaries who reside in a U.S. territory and are otherwise eligible.

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory 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 ``Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATING EXCLUSION OF PART D ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN TERRITORIES FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR PREMIUM AND COST- SHARING SUBSIDIES. (a) In General.--Section 1860D-14(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-114(a)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subject to subparagraph (F),''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(v), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``Subject to subparagraph (F), the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; (3) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``In the case of an individual who is not a resident of the 50 States or the District of Columbia, the poverty line (as such term is defined in clause (ii)) that shall apply to such individual shall be the poverty line for the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.''; and (4) by striking subparagraph (F). (b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2023. <all>

Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022

A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States.

Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022

Sen. Menendez, Robert

D

NJ

This bill makes certain subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit available to beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another U.S. territory. Current law makes such beneficiaries ineligible for premium and cost-sharing subsidies, but establishes a process for U.S. territories to apply for financial assistance with respect to the provision of Medicare prescription drugs. The bill eliminates this process and makes the subsidies available to beneficiaries who reside in a U.S. territory and are otherwise eligible.

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory 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 ``Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATING EXCLUSION OF PART D ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN TERRITORIES FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR PREMIUM AND COST- SHARING SUBSIDIES. (a) In General.--Section 1860D-14(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-114(a)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subject to subparagraph (F),''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(v), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``Subject to subparagraph (F), the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; (3) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``In the case of an individual who is not a resident of the 50 States or the District of Columbia, the poverty line (as such term is defined in clause (ii)) that shall apply to such individual shall be the poverty line for the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.''; and (4) by striking subparagraph (F). (b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2023. <all>

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory 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 ``Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATING EXCLUSION OF PART D ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN TERRITORIES FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR PREMIUM AND COST- SHARING SUBSIDIES. (a) In General.--Section 1860D-14(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-114(a)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subject to subparagraph (F),''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(v), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``Subject to subparagraph (F), the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; (3) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``In the case of an individual who is not a resident of the 50 States or the District of Columbia, the poverty line (as such term is defined in clause (ii)) that shall apply to such individual shall be the poverty line for the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.''; and (4) by striking subparagraph (F). (b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2023. <all>

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory 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 ``Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATING EXCLUSION OF PART D ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN TERRITORIES FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR PREMIUM AND COST- SHARING SUBSIDIES. (a) In General.--Section 1860D-14(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-114(a)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subject to subparagraph (F),''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(v), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``Subject to subparagraph (F), the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; (3) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``In the case of an individual who is not a resident of the 50 States or the District of Columbia, the poverty line (as such term is defined in clause (ii)) that shall apply to such individual shall be the poverty line for the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.''; and (4) by striking subparagraph (F). (b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2023. <all>

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory 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 ``Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATING EXCLUSION OF PART D ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN TERRITORIES FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR PREMIUM AND COST- SHARING SUBSIDIES. (a) In General.--Section 1860D-14(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-114(a)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subject to subparagraph (F),''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(v), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``Subject to subparagraph (F), the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; (3) in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``In the case of an individual who is not a resident of the 50 States or the District of Columbia, the poverty line (as such term is defined in clause (ii)) that shall apply to such individual shall be the poverty line for the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.''; and (4) by striking subparagraph (F). (b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2023. <all>

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low-income Medicare part D beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico or another territory of the United States. b) Application of Medicaid Provisions.--Section 1935 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-5) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subject to subsection (e)'' in the matter preceding paragraph (1); and (2) by striking subsection (e). ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1108(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(f)) is amended by striking ``and section 1935(e)(1)(B)'' in the matter preceding clause (i). (

H.R.2432

Armed Forces and National Security

Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act or the Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act This bill extends eligibility for hospital, nursing home, and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who were exposed to burn pits on or after January 1, 1990, while serving in support of a contingency operation. Burn pits are areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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 ``Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act'' or the ``Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO BURN PITS FOR HOSPITAL CARE, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND NURSING HOME CARE FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Section 1710 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)(F), by inserting ``burn pit,'' after ``radiation,''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G)(i) Subject to paragraph (2), an individual described in clause (ii) is eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care under subsection (a)(2)(F) notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that a disease or disability of the individual is or is not associated with exposure to an open air burn pit. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use.''; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``or (F)'' and inserting ``(F), or (G)''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act

Rep. Ruiz, Raul

D

CA

This bill extends eligibility for hospital, nursing home, and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who were exposed to burn pits on or after January 1, 1990, while serving in support of a contingency operation. Burn pits are areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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 ``Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act'' or the ``Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO BURN PITS FOR HOSPITAL CARE, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND NURSING HOME CARE FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Section 1710 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)(F), by inserting ``burn pit,'' after ``radiation,''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G)(i) Subject to paragraph (2), an individual described in clause (ii) is eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care under subsection (a)(2)(F) notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that a disease or disability of the individual is or is not associated with exposure to an open air burn pit. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use.''; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``or (F)'' and inserting ``(F), or (G)''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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 ``Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act'' or the ``Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO BURN PITS FOR HOSPITAL CARE, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND NURSING HOME CARE FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Section 1710 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)(F), by inserting ``burn pit,'' after ``radiation,''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G)(i) Subject to paragraph (2), an individual described in clause (ii) is eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care under subsection (a)(2)(F) notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that a disease or disability of the individual is or is not associated with exposure to an open air burn pit. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use.''; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``or (F)'' and inserting ``(F), or (G)''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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 ``Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act'' or the ``Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO BURN PITS FOR HOSPITAL CARE, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND NURSING HOME CARE FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Section 1710 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)(F), by inserting ``burn pit,'' after ``radiation,''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G)(i) Subject to paragraph (2), an individual described in clause (ii) is eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care under subsection (a)(2)(F) notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that a disease or disability of the individual is or is not associated with exposure to an open air burn pit. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use.''; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``or (F)'' and inserting ``(F), or (G)''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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 ``Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act'' or the ``Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO BURN PITS FOR HOSPITAL CARE, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND NURSING HOME CARE FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) In General.--Section 1710 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)(F), by inserting ``burn pit,'' after ``radiation,''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(G)(i) Subject to paragraph (2), an individual described in clause (ii) is eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care under subsection (a)(2)(F) notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that a disease or disability of the individual is or is not associated with exposure to an open air burn pit. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use.''; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``or (F)'' and inserting ``(F), or (G)''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use. '';

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use. '';

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use. '';

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use. '';

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of certain individuals exposed to burn pits for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care furnished 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. ``(ii) An individual described in this clause is an individual who, on or after January 1, 1990, served as a member of the Armed Forces in support of a contingency operation and was based or stationed at a location where an open air burn pit was in use. ``(iii) In this subparagraph, the term `open air burn pit' means a place where-- ``(I) solid waste is disposed of by burning in the outdoor air; and ``(II) a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for the burning of solid waste is not in use. '';

H.R.1925

Public Lands and Natural Resources

South Kona National Heritage Area This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating Hawaii County, Hawaii, as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the South Kona National Heritage Area.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona 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. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``South Kona National Heritage Area''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the South Kona National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Hawaii. (4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the ``South Kona National Heritage Area''. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represents distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) is worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (7) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. SEC. 4. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area. SEC. 5. REPORT. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <all>

South Kona National Heritage Area

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

South Kona National Heritage Area

Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i

D

HI

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating Hawaii County, Hawaii, as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the South Kona National Heritage Area.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona 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. SHORT TITLE. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the South Kona National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Hawaii. STUDY. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represents distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) is worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (7) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. 4. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area. SEC. 5. REPORT. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

SHORT TITLE. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the South Kona National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Hawaii. STUDY. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represents distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) is worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (7) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. 4. SEC. 5. REPORT. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona 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. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``South Kona National Heritage Area''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the South Kona National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Hawaii. (4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the ``South Kona National Heritage Area''. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represents distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) is worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (7) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. SEC. 4. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area. SEC. 5. REPORT. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <all>

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona 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. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``South Kona National Heritage Area''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the South Kona National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Hawaii. (4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the ``South Kona National Heritage Area''. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represents distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) is worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and (7) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. SEC. 4. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area. SEC. 5. REPORT. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <all>

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the South Kona National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means Hawaii County in the State of Hawaii. SOUTH KONA NATIONAL HERITAGE BOUNDARIES. The South Kona National Heritage Area shall include an area between Ka Lae to Honomalino Bay in Hawaii County with the specific boundaries to be established by the Secretary, based on the feasibility study for the Heritage Area. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, 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 under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

H.R.6901

Energy

This bill generally prohibits the use of federal funds, including funds from the federal Judgment Fund, for interim storage of spent nuclear fuel by a privately owned facility. The prohibition does not apply to (1) manufacturers of nuclear reactors or fabricators of nuclear fuel that accept the return of spent nuclear fuel, (2) nuclear power plants that accept spent nuclear fuel for interim storage, or (3) privately owned interim storage facilities that are currently in operation. Funds may also be used for costs associated with transferring or storing spent nuclear fuel at sites owned by the Department of Energy.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PRIVATE INTERIM STORAGE OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT A PERMANENT REPOSITORY IS AVAILABLE TO ACCEPT THE SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Disposal; monitored retrievable storage facility; repository; spent nuclear fuel; storage.--The terms ``disposal'', ``monitored retrievable storage facility'', ``repository'', ``spent nuclear fuel'', and ``storage'' have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101). (2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (c), during the period described in subsection (d), no Federal funds made available under any Act, including amounts made available under the permanent judgment appropriation established pursuant to section 1304 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Judgment Fund''), for any fiscal year may be used for any costs associated with the identification, development, licensing, granting of rights- of-way, construction, operation, decommissioning, or post- decommissioning maintenance and monitoring of any privately owned-- (A) monitored retrievable storage facility; (B) consolidated interim storage facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.); or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). (2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) for the purpose of consolidating the storage of domestic spent nuclear fuel at 1 or more facilities until such time that a repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel for permanent disposal. (c) Limitations.--Subsection (b) does not prohibit-- (1) a manufacturer of nuclear reactors or fabricator of nuclear fuel from accepting spent nuclear fuel at the site where the spent nuclear fuel is fabricated or generated; (2) an operating or decommissioned nuclear power plant from accepting spent nuclear fuel for interim storage at the site of the plant; (3) the use of Federal funds for the costs described in that subsection that are associated with the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2); (4) the use of Federal funds for storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or the transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, federally owned facilities at Department of Energy sites in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (5) the transfer of spent nuclear fuel owned by the Department of Energy between Department of Energy sites. (d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. (g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa

D

NM

This bill generally prohibits the use of federal funds, including funds from the federal Judgment Fund, for interim storage of spent nuclear fuel by a privately owned facility. The prohibition does not apply to (1) manufacturers of nuclear reactors or fabricators of nuclear fuel that accept the return of spent nuclear fuel, (2) nuclear power plants that accept spent nuclear fuel for interim storage, or (3) privately owned interim storage facilities that are currently in operation. Funds may also be used for costs associated with transferring or storing spent nuclear fuel at sites owned by the Department of Energy.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PRIVATE INTERIM STORAGE OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT A PERMANENT REPOSITORY IS AVAILABLE TO ACCEPT THE SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL. 10101). (2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (c), during the period described in subsection (d), no Federal funds made available under any Act, including amounts made available under the permanent judgment appropriation established pursuant to section 1304 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Judgment Fund''), for any fiscal year may be used for any costs associated with the identification, development, licensing, granting of rights- of-way, construction, operation, decommissioning, or post- decommissioning maintenance and monitoring of any privately owned-- (A) monitored retrievable storage facility; (B) consolidated interim storage facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. ); or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. (d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). (g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PRIVATE INTERIM STORAGE OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT A PERMANENT REPOSITORY IS AVAILABLE TO ACCEPT THE SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL. 10101). (2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). ); or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. (d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). (g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PRIVATE INTERIM STORAGE OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT A PERMANENT REPOSITORY IS AVAILABLE TO ACCEPT THE SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL. 10101). (2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (c), during the period described in subsection (d), no Federal funds made available under any Act, including amounts made available under the permanent judgment appropriation established pursuant to section 1304 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Judgment Fund''), for any fiscal year may be used for any costs associated with the identification, development, licensing, granting of rights- of-way, construction, operation, decommissioning, or post- decommissioning maintenance and monitoring of any privately owned-- (A) monitored retrievable storage facility; (B) consolidated interim storage facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. ); or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. (2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. for the purpose of consolidating the storage of domestic spent nuclear fuel at 1 or more facilities until such time that a repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel for permanent disposal. (c) Limitations.--Subsection (b) does not prohibit-- (1) a manufacturer of nuclear reactors or fabricator of nuclear fuel from accepting spent nuclear fuel at the site where the spent nuclear fuel is fabricated or generated; (2) an operating or decommissioned nuclear power plant from accepting spent nuclear fuel for interim storage at the site of the plant; (3) the use of Federal funds for the costs described in that subsection that are associated with the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2); (4) the use of Federal funds for storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or the transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, federally owned facilities at Department of Energy sites in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (5) the transfer of spent nuclear fuel owned by the Department of Energy between Department of Energy sites. (d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. (g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PRIVATE INTERIM STORAGE OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT A PERMANENT REPOSITORY IS AVAILABLE TO ACCEPT THE SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Disposal; monitored retrievable storage facility; repository; spent nuclear fuel; storage.--The terms ``disposal'', ``monitored retrievable storage facility'', ``repository'', ``spent nuclear fuel'', and ``storage'' have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101). (2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (c), during the period described in subsection (d), no Federal funds made available under any Act, including amounts made available under the permanent judgment appropriation established pursuant to section 1304 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Judgment Fund''), for any fiscal year may be used for any costs associated with the identification, development, licensing, granting of rights- of-way, construction, operation, decommissioning, or post- decommissioning maintenance and monitoring of any privately owned-- (A) monitored retrievable storage facility; (B) consolidated interim storage facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.); or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). (2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) for the purpose of consolidating the storage of domestic spent nuclear fuel at 1 or more facilities until such time that a repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel for permanent disposal. (c) Limitations.--Subsection (b) does not prohibit-- (1) a manufacturer of nuclear reactors or fabricator of nuclear fuel from accepting spent nuclear fuel at the site where the spent nuclear fuel is fabricated or generated; (2) an operating or decommissioned nuclear power plant from accepting spent nuclear fuel for interim storage at the site of the plant; (3) the use of Federal funds for the costs described in that subsection that are associated with the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2); (4) the use of Federal funds for storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or the transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, federally owned facilities at Department of Energy sites in existence as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (5) the transfer of spent nuclear fuel owned by the Department of Energy between Department of Energy sites. (d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. (g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. 2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). ( 2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. for the purpose of consolidating the storage of domestic spent nuclear fuel at 1 or more facilities until such time that a repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel for permanent disposal. ( d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). ( f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. (

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). (2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. ( (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. ( g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). (2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. ( (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. ( g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. 2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). ( 2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. for the purpose of consolidating the storage of domestic spent nuclear fuel at 1 or more facilities until such time that a repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel for permanent disposal. ( d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). ( f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. (

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). (2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. ( (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. ( g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. 2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). ( 2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. for the purpose of consolidating the storage of domestic spent nuclear fuel at 1 or more facilities until such time that a repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel for permanent disposal. ( d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). ( f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. (

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). (2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. ( (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. ( g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. 2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). ( 2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. for the purpose of consolidating the storage of domestic spent nuclear fuel at 1 or more facilities until such time that a repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel for permanent disposal. ( d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). ( f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. (

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). (2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. ( (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. ( g) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report detailing-- (1) possible locations, or a description of a possible siting process, for future consolidated interim storage facilities and repositories of spent nuclear fuel if Congress were to authorize the siting, construction, and operation of new storage facilities or repositories through the use of a consent-based system; and (2) the estimated costs and risks of that future consolidated interim storage.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the private interim storage of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes. 2) Monitored retrievable storage.--The term ``monitored retrievable storage'' has the same meaning as in subtitle C of title I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10161 et seq.). or (C) spent nuclear fuel storage facility that-- (i) is not-- (I) colocated at the site of a nuclear fuel production, fabrication, or utilization facility; or (II) in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.). ( 2) Scope.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) extends to contracting for the services of a private company for any storage of spent nuclear fuel at, or transportation of spent nuclear fuel to, a privately owned facility that serves the purpose and function of monitored retrievable storage under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. for the purpose of consolidating the storage of domestic spent nuclear fuel at 1 or more facilities until such time that a repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel for permanent disposal. ( d) Period of Prohibition Described.--The period referred to in subsection (b) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of Energy certifies to Congress that a permanent repository is available to accept the spent nuclear fuel. (e) Department of Energy Funds.--No funds of the Department of Energy shall be used to pay to any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) any damages awarded in any civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States relating to the prohibition under subsection (b). ( f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to imply that, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, any privately owned facility described in subsection (b) may receive any funds from the Federal Government for the activities prohibited under that subsection. (

H.R.2221

Transportation and Public Works

Affordable Child Care for Economic Strategies and Success Act or the ACCESS Act This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to provide grants for public works and economic development projects that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care, including grants for planning, training, research, and technical assistance related to such projects. Commerce must issue regulations to establish criteria for whether a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. Such criteria shall consider (1) the availability, validity, and accessibility of timely data; (2) the extent to which a project contributes to a family's financial security; and (3) the extent to which a project addresses child care needs in areas recognized as experiencing a child care shortage. Commerce must also issue guidance on how to include the accessibility of child care in a comprehensive economic development strategy.

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Child Care for Economic Strategies and Success Act'' or the ``ACCESS Act''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--Section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) planning, developing, or creating a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. (2) Considerations.--The criteria referred to in paragraph (1) shall take into consideration the following: (A) The availability, validity, and accessibility of timely data. (B) The extent to which a project contributes to the financial security of a family. (C) The extent to which a project addresses child care needs in areas recognized as experiencing a child care shortage. SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Section 203(b) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. SEC. 4. GRANTS FOR TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 207(a)(2) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''. SEC. 5. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. (a) In General.--Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. (b) Guidance.--In carrying out the amendment made by subsection (a), the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue guidance on how to include the accessibility of child care in a comprehensive economic development strategy developed under section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162). <all>

ACCESS Act

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes.

ACCESS Act Affordable Child Care for Economic Strategies and Success Act

Rep. Hinson, Ashley

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This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to provide grants for public works and economic development projects that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care, including grants for planning, training, research, and technical assistance related to such projects. Commerce must issue regulations to establish criteria for whether a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. Such criteria shall consider (1) the availability, validity, and accessibility of timely data; (2) the extent to which a project contributes to a family's financial security; and (3) the extent to which a project addresses child care needs in areas recognized as experiencing a child care shortage. Commerce must also issue guidance on how to include the accessibility of child care in a comprehensive economic development strategy.

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Child Care for Economic Strategies and Success Act'' or the ``ACCESS Act''. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--Section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. (2) Considerations.--The criteria referred to in paragraph (1) shall take into consideration the following: (A) The availability, validity, and accessibility of timely data. (B) The extent to which a project contributes to the financial security of a family. (C) The extent to which a project addresses child care needs in areas recognized as experiencing a child care shortage. 3. GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. 4. GRANTS FOR TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''. SEC. 5. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. (b) Guidance.--In carrying out the amendment made by subsection (a), the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue guidance on how to include the accessibility of child care in a comprehensive economic development strategy developed under section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Child Care for Economic Strategies and Success Act'' or the ``ACCESS Act''. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--Section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. (2) Considerations.--The criteria referred to in paragraph (1) shall take into consideration the following: (A) The availability, validity, and accessibility of timely data. (B) The extent to which a project contributes to the financial security of a family. (C) The extent to which a project addresses child care needs in areas recognized as experiencing a child care shortage. 3. GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. 4. GRANTS FOR TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. SEC. 5. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. 3162).

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Child Care for Economic Strategies and Success Act'' or the ``ACCESS Act''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--Section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) planning, developing, or creating a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. (2) Considerations.--The criteria referred to in paragraph (1) shall take into consideration the following: (A) The availability, validity, and accessibility of timely data. (B) The extent to which a project contributes to the financial security of a family. (C) The extent to which a project addresses child care needs in areas recognized as experiencing a child care shortage. SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Section 203(b) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. SEC. 4. GRANTS FOR TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 207(a)(2) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''. SEC. 5. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. (a) In General.--Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. (b) Guidance.--In carrying out the amendment made by subsection (a), the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue guidance on how to include the accessibility of child care in a comprehensive economic development strategy developed under section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162). <all>

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Child Care for Economic Strategies and Success Act'' or the ``ACCESS Act''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--Section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) planning, developing, or creating a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. (2) Considerations.--The criteria referred to in paragraph (1) shall take into consideration the following: (A) The availability, validity, and accessibility of timely data. (B) The extent to which a project contributes to the financial security of a family. (C) The extent to which a project addresses child care needs in areas recognized as experiencing a child care shortage. SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR PLANNING AND GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Section 203(b) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. SEC. 4. GRANTS FOR TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Section 207(a)(2) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''. SEC. 5. COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. (a) In General.--Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. (b) Guidance.--In carrying out the amendment made by subsection (a), the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue guidance on how to include the accessibility of child care in a comprehensive economic development strategy developed under section 302 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162). <all>

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. ( Section 203(b) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''. a) In General.--Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. ( 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. Section 207(a)(2) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''.

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. ( 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. Section 207(a)(2) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''.

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. ( Section 203(b) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''. a) In General.--Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. ( 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. Section 207(a)(2) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''.

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. ( Section 203(b) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''. a) In General.--Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. ( 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. Section 207(a)(2) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''.

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. ( Section 203(b) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''. a) In General.--Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. (

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. GRANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. ( 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. Section 207(a)(2) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''.

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care eligible for certain grants, and for other purposes. and (2) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) increase the accessibility of child care;''. (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall issue such regulations as are necessary to establish criteria for whether, for purposes of section 201 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141), a project directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of child care. ( Section 203(b) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3143(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: ``(4) formulating and implementing an economic development program that includes systematic efforts-- ``(A) to reduce unemployment and increase incomes; or ``(B) to increase the accessibility of child care.''. 3147(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as subparagraph (J); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following: ``(I) the planning, development, or creation of a project or facility that will directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of child care; and''. a) In General.--Section 302(a)(3)(A) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3162(a)(3)(A)) is amended by inserting ``(including by directly or indirectly increasing the accessibility of child care)'' after ``promotes economic development and opportunity''. (

S.2914

Crime and Law Enforcement

Terry Technical Correction Act This bill broadens the scope of crack cocaine offenders who are eligible for a retroactive sentencing reduction under the First Step Act of 2018. The First Step Act made the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 retroactive and authorized sentencing reductions for certain crack cocaine offenders convicted and sentenced before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective. Under current law, crack cocaine offenders whose conduct triggered a mandatory minimum sentence are eligible for a retroactive sentencing reduction under the First Step Act. However, in 2021, the Supreme Court held in Terry v. United States that low-level crack cocaine offenders whose conduct did not trigger a mandatory minimum sentence are not eligible for a retroactive sentencing reduction under the First Step Act. This bill extends eligibility for a retroactive sentencing reduction under the First Step Act to all crack cocaine offenders convicted and sentenced before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective, including low-level offenders whose conduct did not trigger a mandatory minimum sentence.

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terry Technical Correction Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that on June 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States decided the case of Terry v. United States, 141 S. Ct. 1858 (2021), holding that crack offenders who did not trigger a mandatory minimum do not qualify for the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note). (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF FAIR SENTENCING ACT OF 2010. Section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ```offense' means'' and inserting the following: ```offense'-- ``(1) means''; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) includes a violation, involving cocaine base, of-- ``(A) section 3113 of title 5, United States Code; ``(B) section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)); ``(C) section 404(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 844(a)); ``(D) section 406 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 846); ``(E) section 408 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 848); ``(F) subsection (b) or (c) of section 409 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 849); ``(G) subsection (a) or (b) of section 418 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 859); ``(H) subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 419 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 860); ``(I) section 420 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 861); ``(J) section 1010(b)(3) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960(b)(3)); ``(K) section 1010A of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960a); ``(L) section 90103 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M).''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence. <all>

Terry Technical Correction Act

A bill to amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes.

Terry Technical Correction Act

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

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This bill broadens the scope of crack cocaine offenders who are eligible for a retroactive sentencing reduction under the First Step Act of 2018. The First Step Act made the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 retroactive and authorized sentencing reductions for certain crack cocaine offenders convicted and sentenced before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective. Under current law, crack cocaine offenders whose conduct triggered a mandatory minimum sentence are eligible for a retroactive sentencing reduction under the First Step Act. However, in 2021, the Supreme Court held in Terry v. United States that low-level crack cocaine offenders whose conduct did not trigger a mandatory minimum sentence are not eligible for a retroactive sentencing reduction under the First Step Act. This bill extends eligibility for a retroactive sentencing reduction under the First Step Act to all crack cocaine offenders convicted and sentenced before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective, including low-level offenders whose conduct did not trigger a mandatory minimum sentence.

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terry Technical Correction Act''. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that on June 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States decided the case of Terry v. United States, 141 S. Ct. 1858 (2021), holding that crack offenders who did not trigger a mandatory minimum do not qualify for the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note). 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF FAIR SENTENCING ACT OF 2010. 841 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ```offense' means'' and inserting the following: ```offense'-- ``(1) means''; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) includes a violation, involving cocaine base, of-- ``(A) section 3113 of title 5, United States Code; ``(B) section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)); ``(C) section 404(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 844(a)); ``(D) section 406 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 846); ``(E) section 408 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 848); ``(F) subsection (b) or (c) of section 409 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 849); ``(G) subsection (a) or (b) of section 418 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 859); ``(H) subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 419 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 860); ``(I) section 420 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 861); ``(J) section 1010(b)(3) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960a); ``(L) section 90103 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M). ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence.

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terry Technical Correction Act''. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that on June 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States decided the case of Terry v. United States, 141 S. Ct. 1858 (2021), holding that crack offenders who did not trigger a mandatory minimum do not qualify for the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note). 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF FAIR SENTENCING ACT OF 2010. 841(b)(1)(C)); ``(C) section 404(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 861); ``(J) section 1010(b)(3) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960a); ``(L) section 90103 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M). ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence.

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terry Technical Correction Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that on June 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States decided the case of Terry v. United States, 141 S. Ct. 1858 (2021), holding that crack offenders who did not trigger a mandatory minimum do not qualify for the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note). (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF FAIR SENTENCING ACT OF 2010. Section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ```offense' means'' and inserting the following: ```offense'-- ``(1) means''; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) includes a violation, involving cocaine base, of-- ``(A) section 3113 of title 5, United States Code; ``(B) section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)); ``(C) section 404(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 844(a)); ``(D) section 406 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 846); ``(E) section 408 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 848); ``(F) subsection (b) or (c) of section 409 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 849); ``(G) subsection (a) or (b) of section 418 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 859); ``(H) subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 419 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 860); ``(I) section 420 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 861); ``(J) section 1010(b)(3) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960(b)(3)); ``(K) section 1010A of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960a); ``(L) section 90103 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M).''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence. <all>

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terry Technical Correction Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that on June 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States decided the case of Terry v. United States, 141 S. Ct. 1858 (2021), holding that crack offenders who did not trigger a mandatory minimum do not qualify for the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note). (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF FAIR SENTENCING ACT OF 2010. Section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ```offense' means'' and inserting the following: ```offense'-- ``(1) means''; (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) includes a violation, involving cocaine base, of-- ``(A) section 3113 of title 5, United States Code; ``(B) section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)); ``(C) section 404(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 844(a)); ``(D) section 406 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 846); ``(E) section 408 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 848); ``(F) subsection (b) or (c) of section 409 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 849); ``(G) subsection (a) or (b) of section 418 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 859); ``(H) subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 419 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 860); ``(I) section 420 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 861); ``(J) section 1010(b)(3) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960(b)(3)); ``(K) section 1010A of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960a); ``(L) section 90103 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M).''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence. <all>

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M). ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.''

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence.

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence.

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M). ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.''

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence.

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M). ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.''

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence.

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M). ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.''

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.'' after the period at the end of the second sentence.

To amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes. b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to clarify that the retroactivity provisions of section 404 of the First Step Act of 2018 (21 U.S.C. 841 note) are available to those offenders who were sentenced for a crack-cocaine offense before the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-220) became effective, including individuals with low-level crack offenses sentenced under section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C)). 12522); ``(M) section 70503 or 70506 of title 46, United States Code; or ``(N) any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit an offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (M). ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting ``A motion under this section that was denied after a court determination that a violation described in subsection (a)(2) was not a covered offense shall not be considered a denial after a complete review of the motion on the merits within the meaning of this section.''

S.2518

Armed Forces and National Security

Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to publicly disclose the results of any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, conducted on or at areas surrounding DOD military installations in the United States and National Guard facilities. DOD must also disclose the expected timing and location of any planned testing for PFAS at the specified sites. DOD may satisfy the disclosure requirements by publishing the information, data sets, and results relating to the testing on a publicly available DOD website or in the Federal Register. Prior to conducting any testing for PFAS, DOD must provide notice to (1) the managers of the public water system serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation being tested, (2) the municipal government serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation being tested, and (3) all Restoration Advisory Board members for the military installation where the testing is to occur. DOD must test for all PFAS for which a method of measurement in drinking water has been validated by the Environmental Protection Agency.

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. (a) Public Disclosure of PFAS Testing Results.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of validated testing results, the Secretary of Defense shall publicly disclose the validated results of any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as ``PFAS'') conducted on or at areas surrounding military installations of the Department of Defense in the United States or facilities of the National Guard, as authorized under section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code, including-- (1) the results of all such testing conducted by the Department; and (2) the results of all such testing conducted by a non- Department entity (including any Federal agency or any public or private entity) under contract by or pursuant to an agreement with the Department. (b) Public Disclosure of Planned PFAS Testing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall disclose the expected timing and general location of any planned testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances conducted on or at areas surrounding military installations of the Department of Defense in the United States or facilities of the National Guard, as authorized under section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code, including-- (1) all such testing to be conducted by the Department; and (2) all such testing to be conducted by a non-Department entity (including any Federal agency and any public or private entity) under contract by or pursuant to an agreement with the Department. (c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. (e) Local Notification.--Prior to conducting any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, including any testing not previously planned and reported, the Secretary of Defense shall provide notice to-- (1) the managers of the public water system serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur; (2) the municipal government serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur; and (3) all members of the Restoration Advisory Board for the military installation where such testing is to occur, as applicable. (f) Type of Testing.--When testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall test for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances included in that method of measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (2) The term ``perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f(4)). <all>

Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes.

Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act

Sen. Rosen, Jacky

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NV

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to publicly disclose the results of any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, conducted on or at areas surrounding DOD military installations in the United States and National Guard facilities. DOD must also disclose the expected timing and location of any planned testing for PFAS at the specified sites. DOD may satisfy the disclosure requirements by publishing the information, data sets, and results relating to the testing on a publicly available DOD website or in the Federal Register. Prior to conducting any testing for PFAS, DOD must provide notice to (1) the managers of the public water system serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation being tested, (2) the municipal government serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation being tested, and (3) all Restoration Advisory Board members for the military installation where the testing is to occur. DOD must test for all PFAS for which a method of measurement in drinking water has been validated by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. (b) Public Disclosure of Planned PFAS Testing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall disclose the expected timing and general location of any planned testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances conducted on or at areas surrounding military installations of the Department of Defense in the United States or facilities of the National Guard, as authorized under section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code, including-- (1) all such testing to be conducted by the Department; and (2) all such testing to be conducted by a non-Department entity (including any Federal agency and any public or private entity) under contract by or pursuant to an agreement with the Department. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. (e) Local Notification.--Prior to conducting any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, including any testing not previously planned and reported, the Secretary of Defense shall provide notice to-- (1) the managers of the public water system serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur; (2) the municipal government serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur; and (3) all members of the Restoration Advisory Board for the military installation where such testing is to occur, as applicable. (f) Type of Testing.--When testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall test for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances included in that method of measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (2) The term ``perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f(4)).

This Act may be cited as the ``Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. (b) Public Disclosure of Planned PFAS Testing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall disclose the expected timing and general location of any planned testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances conducted on or at areas surrounding military installations of the Department of Defense in the United States or facilities of the National Guard, as authorized under section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code, including-- (1) all such testing to be conducted by the Department; and (2) all such testing to be conducted by a non-Department entity (including any Federal agency and any public or private entity) under contract by or pursuant to an agreement with the Department. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C.

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. (a) Public Disclosure of PFAS Testing Results.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of validated testing results, the Secretary of Defense shall publicly disclose the validated results of any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as ``PFAS'') conducted on or at areas surrounding military installations of the Department of Defense in the United States or facilities of the National Guard, as authorized under section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code, including-- (1) the results of all such testing conducted by the Department; and (2) the results of all such testing conducted by a non- Department entity (including any Federal agency or any public or private entity) under contract by or pursuant to an agreement with the Department. (b) Public Disclosure of Planned PFAS Testing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall disclose the expected timing and general location of any planned testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances conducted on or at areas surrounding military installations of the Department of Defense in the United States or facilities of the National Guard, as authorized under section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code, including-- (1) all such testing to be conducted by the Department; and (2) all such testing to be conducted by a non-Department entity (including any Federal agency and any public or private entity) under contract by or pursuant to an agreement with the Department. (c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. (e) Local Notification.--Prior to conducting any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, including any testing not previously planned and reported, the Secretary of Defense shall provide notice to-- (1) the managers of the public water system serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur; (2) the municipal government serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur; and (3) all members of the Restoration Advisory Board for the military installation where such testing is to occur, as applicable. (f) Type of Testing.--When testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall test for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances included in that method of measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (2) The term ``perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f(4)). <all>

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. (a) Public Disclosure of PFAS Testing Results.--Not later than 10 days after receipt of validated testing results, the Secretary of Defense shall publicly disclose the validated results of any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as ``PFAS'') conducted on or at areas surrounding military installations of the Department of Defense in the United States or facilities of the National Guard, as authorized under section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code, including-- (1) the results of all such testing conducted by the Department; and (2) the results of all such testing conducted by a non- Department entity (including any Federal agency or any public or private entity) under contract by or pursuant to an agreement with the Department. (b) Public Disclosure of Planned PFAS Testing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall disclose the expected timing and general location of any planned testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances conducted on or at areas surrounding military installations of the Department of Defense in the United States or facilities of the National Guard, as authorized under section 2707(e) of title 10, United States Code, including-- (1) all such testing to be conducted by the Department; and (2) all such testing to be conducted by a non-Department entity (including any Federal agency and any public or private entity) under contract by or pursuant to an agreement with the Department. (c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. (e) Local Notification.--Prior to conducting any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, including any testing not previously planned and reported, the Secretary of Defense shall provide notice to-- (1) the managers of the public water system serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur; (2) the municipal government serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur; and (3) all members of the Restoration Advisory Board for the military installation where such testing is to occur, as applicable. (f) Type of Testing.--When testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall test for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances included in that method of measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (2) The term ``perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. (3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f(4)). <all>

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. ( f) Type of Testing.--When testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall test for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances included in that method of measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. ( (2) The term ``perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. ( 3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f(4)).

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( (c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. ( g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( (c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. ( g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. ( f) Type of Testing.--When testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall test for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances included in that method of measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. ( (2) The term ``perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. ( 3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f(4)).

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( (c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. ( g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. ( f) Type of Testing.--When testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall test for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances included in that method of measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. ( (2) The term ``perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. ( 3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f(4)).

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( (c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. ( g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. ( f) Type of Testing.--When testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall test for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances included in that method of measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. ( (2) The term ``perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. ( 3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f(4)).

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( (c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. ( g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TESTING AND RESULTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING. ( c) Nature of Disclosure.--The Secretary of Defense may satisfy the disclosure requirements under subsections (a) and (b) by publishing the information, datasets, and results relating to the testing described in such subsections-- (1) on the publicly available website established under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note); (2) on another publicly available website of the Department of Defense; or (3) in the Federal Register. (d) Requirements of Information To Be Disclosed.--The information required to be disclosed by the Secretary of Defense under subsections (a) and (b) and published under subsection (c)-- (1) shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33 of title 44, United States Code; (2) shall include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) may exclude information as authorized by law. ( f) Type of Testing.--When testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Secretary of Defense shall test for all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances included in that method of measuring the amount of such substances in drinking water that has been validated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. ( (2) The term ``perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means any man-made chemical with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. ( 3) The term ``public water system'' has the meaning given such term under section 1401(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f(4)).

H.R.117

Government Operations and Politics

DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program to identify and train DHS employees for cybersecurity work. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within DHS must lead the program. Among other things, the agency must (1) track the status of cybersecurity positions at DHS, (2) develop a program curriculum, and (3) recruit DHS employees for the program.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice 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 ``DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program Act''. SEC. 2. DHS CYBERSECURITY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT APPRENTICE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subtitle C of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 230A. DHS CYBERSECURITY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT APPRENTICE PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. The Program shall be led by the Under Secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and other related programs of the Department pursuant to section 103(a)(1)(H). The Secretary may provide such Under Secretary with such officers or employees of the Department as are necessary to carry out the Program. ``(b) Duties.--In carrying out the Program under subsection (a), the Under Secretary referred to in such subsection shall-- ``(1) submit to the Secretary a monthly report on the status of vacancies in cybersecurity positions throughout the Department; ``(2) identify diagnostic tools that can accurately and reliably measure an individual's capacity to perform cybersecurity related jobs or serve in positions associated with network or computing security; ``(3) in consultation with relevant Department component heads, identify a roster of positions that may be a good fit for the Program and make recommendations to the Secretary relating to such identified positions; ``(4) develop a curriculum for the Program, which may include distance learning instruction, in-classroom instruction within a work location, on-the-job instruction under the supervision of experienced cybersecurity staff, or other means of training and education as determined appropriate by the Secretary; ``(5) recruit individuals employed by the Department to participate in the Program; ``(6) determine the best means for training and retention of Department employees enrolled in the Program; ``(7) maintain an accurate numeration and description of all filled and unfilled cybersecurity positions within the Department by office and component; ``(8) keep up-to-date a roster of open positions relating to cybersecurity, as determined and approved by the Secretary, and the skills applicants must attain to qualify to fill such positions; ``(9) maintain information on individuals enrolled in the Program; and ``(10) annually submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing information relating to the duties specified in this subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''. <all>

DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes.

DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program Act

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila

D

TX

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program to identify and train DHS employees for cybersecurity work. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency within DHS must lead the program. Among other things, the agency must (1) track the status of cybersecurity positions at DHS, (2) develop a program curriculum, and (3) recruit DHS employees for the program.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice 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. 2. (a) In General.--Subtitle C of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. The Program shall be led by the Under Secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and other related programs of the Department pursuant to section 103(a)(1)(H). The Secretary may provide such Under Secretary with such officers or employees of the Department as are necessary to carry out the Program. ``(b) Duties.--In carrying out the Program under subsection (a), the Under Secretary referred to in such subsection shall-- ``(1) submit to the Secretary a monthly report on the status of vacancies in cybersecurity positions throughout the Department; ``(2) identify diagnostic tools that can accurately and reliably measure an individual's capacity to perform cybersecurity related jobs or serve in positions associated with network or computing security; ``(3) in consultation with relevant Department component heads, identify a roster of positions that may be a good fit for the Program and make recommendations to the Secretary relating to such identified positions; ``(4) develop a curriculum for the Program, which may include distance learning instruction, in-classroom instruction within a work location, on-the-job instruction under the supervision of experienced cybersecurity staff, or other means of training and education as determined appropriate by the Secretary; ``(5) recruit individuals employed by the Department to participate in the Program; ``(6) determine the best means for training and retention of Department employees enrolled in the Program; ``(7) maintain an accurate numeration and description of all filled and unfilled cybersecurity positions within the Department by office and component; ``(8) keep up-to-date a roster of open positions relating to cybersecurity, as determined and approved by the Secretary, and the skills applicants must attain to qualify to fill such positions; ``(9) maintain information on individuals enrolled in the Program; and ``(10) annually submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing information relating to the duties specified in this subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

SHORT TITLE. 2. (a) In General.--Subtitle C of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 141 et seq.) The Secretary may provide such Under Secretary with such officers or employees of the Department as are necessary to carry out the Program. ``(b) Duties.--In carrying out the Program under subsection (a), the Under Secretary referred to in such subsection shall-- ``(1) submit to the Secretary a monthly report on the status of vacancies in cybersecurity positions throughout the Department; ``(2) identify diagnostic tools that can accurately and reliably measure an individual's capacity to perform cybersecurity related jobs or serve in positions associated with network or computing security; ``(3) in consultation with relevant Department component heads, identify a roster of positions that may be a good fit for the Program and make recommendations to the Secretary relating to such identified positions; ``(4) develop a curriculum for the Program, which may include distance learning instruction, in-classroom instruction within a work location, on-the-job instruction under the supervision of experienced cybersecurity staff, or other means of training and education as determined appropriate by the Secretary; ``(5) recruit individuals employed by the Department to participate in the Program; ``(6) determine the best means for training and retention of Department employees enrolled in the Program; ``(7) maintain an accurate numeration and description of all filled and unfilled cybersecurity positions within the Department by office and component; ``(8) keep up-to-date a roster of open positions relating to cybersecurity, as determined and approved by the Secretary, and the skills applicants must attain to qualify to fill such positions; ``(9) maintain information on individuals enrolled in the Program; and ``(10) annually submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing information relating to the duties specified in this subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice 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 ``DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program Act''. SEC. 2. DHS CYBERSECURITY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT APPRENTICE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subtitle C of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 230A. DHS CYBERSECURITY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT APPRENTICE PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. The Program shall be led by the Under Secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and other related programs of the Department pursuant to section 103(a)(1)(H). The Secretary may provide such Under Secretary with such officers or employees of the Department as are necessary to carry out the Program. ``(b) Duties.--In carrying out the Program under subsection (a), the Under Secretary referred to in such subsection shall-- ``(1) submit to the Secretary a monthly report on the status of vacancies in cybersecurity positions throughout the Department; ``(2) identify diagnostic tools that can accurately and reliably measure an individual's capacity to perform cybersecurity related jobs or serve in positions associated with network or computing security; ``(3) in consultation with relevant Department component heads, identify a roster of positions that may be a good fit for the Program and make recommendations to the Secretary relating to such identified positions; ``(4) develop a curriculum for the Program, which may include distance learning instruction, in-classroom instruction within a work location, on-the-job instruction under the supervision of experienced cybersecurity staff, or other means of training and education as determined appropriate by the Secretary; ``(5) recruit individuals employed by the Department to participate in the Program; ``(6) determine the best means for training and retention of Department employees enrolled in the Program; ``(7) maintain an accurate numeration and description of all filled and unfilled cybersecurity positions within the Department by office and component; ``(8) keep up-to-date a roster of open positions relating to cybersecurity, as determined and approved by the Secretary, and the skills applicants must attain to qualify to fill such positions; ``(9) maintain information on individuals enrolled in the Program; and ``(10) annually submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing information relating to the duties specified in this subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''. <all>

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice 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 ``DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program Act''. SEC. 2. DHS CYBERSECURITY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT APPRENTICE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subtitle C of title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 141 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 230A. DHS CYBERSECURITY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT APPRENTICE PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. The Program shall be led by the Under Secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and other related programs of the Department pursuant to section 103(a)(1)(H). The Secretary may provide such Under Secretary with such officers or employees of the Department as are necessary to carry out the Program. ``(b) Duties.--In carrying out the Program under subsection (a), the Under Secretary referred to in such subsection shall-- ``(1) submit to the Secretary a monthly report on the status of vacancies in cybersecurity positions throughout the Department; ``(2) identify diagnostic tools that can accurately and reliably measure an individual's capacity to perform cybersecurity related jobs or serve in positions associated with network or computing security; ``(3) in consultation with relevant Department component heads, identify a roster of positions that may be a good fit for the Program and make recommendations to the Secretary relating to such identified positions; ``(4) develop a curriculum for the Program, which may include distance learning instruction, in-classroom instruction within a work location, on-the-job instruction under the supervision of experienced cybersecurity staff, or other means of training and education as determined appropriate by the Secretary; ``(5) recruit individuals employed by the Department to participate in the Program; ``(6) determine the best means for training and retention of Department employees enrolled in the Program; ``(7) maintain an accurate numeration and description of all filled and unfilled cybersecurity positions within the Department by office and component; ``(8) keep up-to-date a roster of open positions relating to cybersecurity, as determined and approved by the Secretary, and the skills applicants must attain to qualify to fill such positions; ``(9) maintain information on individuals enrolled in the Program; and ``(10) annually submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing information relating to the duties specified in this subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''. <all>

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a `DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program') to identify Department employees for work in matters relating to cybersecurity at the Department. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 230 the following new item: ``Sec. 230A. DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program.''.

S.3712

Labor and Employment

Auto Reenroll Act of 2022 This bill allows sponsors of automatic contribution arrangements that take effect after December 31, 2024, to reenroll their employees in such arrangements at least once every three years. The purpose of the bill is to increase employee participation in tax-exempt pension plans and other retirement arrangements.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Auto Reenroll Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC REENROLLMENT UNDER QUALIFIED AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS AND ELIGIBLE AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS. (a) Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangements.-- (1) In general.--Section 401(k)(13)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(v) Periodic automatic deferral required for post-2024 arrangements.--In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement which takes effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of this subparagraph shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(I) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement, and ``(II) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to clause (ii) not to have contributions described in clause (i) made, is treated as having made the election described in clause (i) unless the employee makes a new affirmative election under clause (ii). Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. (b) Eligible Automatic Contribution Arrangements.--Section 414(w)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and moving the margins of such clauses 2 ems to the right; (2) by striking ``arrangement.--For purposes of'' and inserting the following: ``arrangement.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) Periodic automatic deferral required.--In the case of an eligible automatic contribution arrangement taking effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of this subsection shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(i) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement, and ``(ii) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) not to have contributions described in such subparagraph made, is treated as having made the election at the uniform percentage level described in subparagraph (A)(ii) unless the employee makes a new election under such subparagraph. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1144(e)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and moving the margins of such clauses 2 ems to the right; (2) by striking ``(2) For purposes of'' and inserting ``(2)(A) For purposes of''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) In the case of an eligible automatic contribution arrangement taking effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(i) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement; and ``(ii) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) not to have contributions described in such subparagraph made, is treated as having made the election at the uniform percentage of compensation described in subparagraph (A)(ii) unless the employee makes a new election under such subparagraph. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024. <all>

Auto Reenroll Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes.

Auto Reenroll Act of 2022

Sen. Kaine, Tim

D

VA

This bill allows sponsors of automatic contribution arrangements that take effect after December 31, 2024, to reenroll their employees in such arrangements at least once every three years. The purpose of the bill is to increase employee participation in tax-exempt pension plans and other retirement arrangements.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Auto Reenroll Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC REENROLLMENT UNDER QUALIFIED AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS AND ELIGIBLE AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS. (a) Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangements.-- (1) In general.--Section 401(k)(13)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(v) Periodic automatic deferral required for post-2024 arrangements.--In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement which takes effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of this subparagraph shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(I) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement, and ``(II) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to clause (ii) not to have contributions described in clause (i) made, is treated as having made the election described in clause (i) unless the employee makes a new affirmative election under clause (ii). (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1144(e)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and moving the margins of such clauses 2 ems to the right; (2) by striking ``(2) For purposes of'' and inserting ``(2)(A) For purposes of''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) In the case of an eligible automatic contribution arrangement taking effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(i) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement; and ``(ii) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) not to have contributions described in such subparagraph made, is treated as having made the election at the uniform percentage of compensation described in subparagraph (A)(ii) unless the employee makes a new election under such subparagraph. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Auto Reenroll Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC REENROLLMENT UNDER QUALIFIED AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS AND ELIGIBLE AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS. (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1144(e)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and moving the margins of such clauses 2 ems to the right; (2) by striking ``(2) For purposes of'' and inserting ``(2)(A) For purposes of''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) In the case of an eligible automatic contribution arrangement taking effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(i) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement; and ``(ii) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) not to have contributions described in such subparagraph made, is treated as having made the election at the uniform percentage of compensation described in subparagraph (A)(ii) unless the employee makes a new election under such subparagraph. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Auto Reenroll Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC REENROLLMENT UNDER QUALIFIED AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS AND ELIGIBLE AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS. (a) Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangements.-- (1) In general.--Section 401(k)(13)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(v) Periodic automatic deferral required for post-2024 arrangements.--In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement which takes effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of this subparagraph shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(I) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement, and ``(II) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to clause (ii) not to have contributions described in clause (i) made, is treated as having made the election described in clause (i) unless the employee makes a new affirmative election under clause (ii). Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. (b) Eligible Automatic Contribution Arrangements.--Section 414(w)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and moving the margins of such clauses 2 ems to the right; (2) by striking ``arrangement.--For purposes of'' and inserting the following: ``arrangement.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) Periodic automatic deferral required.--In the case of an eligible automatic contribution arrangement taking effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of this subsection shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(i) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement, and ``(ii) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) not to have contributions described in such subparagraph made, is treated as having made the election at the uniform percentage level described in subparagraph (A)(ii) unless the employee makes a new election under such subparagraph. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1144(e)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and moving the margins of such clauses 2 ems to the right; (2) by striking ``(2) For purposes of'' and inserting ``(2)(A) For purposes of''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) In the case of an eligible automatic contribution arrangement taking effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(i) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement; and ``(ii) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) not to have contributions described in such subparagraph made, is treated as having made the election at the uniform percentage of compensation described in subparagraph (A)(ii) unless the employee makes a new election under such subparagraph. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Auto Reenroll Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC REENROLLMENT UNDER QUALIFIED AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS AND ELIGIBLE AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS. (a) Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangements.-- (1) In general.--Section 401(k)(13)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(v) Periodic automatic deferral required for post-2024 arrangements.--In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement which takes effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of this subparagraph shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(I) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement, and ``(II) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to clause (ii) not to have contributions described in clause (i) made, is treated as having made the election described in clause (i) unless the employee makes a new affirmative election under clause (ii). Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. (b) Eligible Automatic Contribution Arrangements.--Section 414(w)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and moving the margins of such clauses 2 ems to the right; (2) by striking ``arrangement.--For purposes of'' and inserting the following: ``arrangement.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) Periodic automatic deferral required.--In the case of an eligible automatic contribution arrangement taking effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of this subsection shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(i) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement, and ``(ii) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) not to have contributions described in such subparagraph made, is treated as having made the election at the uniform percentage level described in subparagraph (A)(ii) unless the employee makes a new election under such subparagraph. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1144(e)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and moving the margins of such clauses 2 ems to the right; (2) by striking ``(2) For purposes of'' and inserting ``(2)(A) For purposes of''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) In the case of an eligible automatic contribution arrangement taking effect after December 31, 2024, the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be treated as met only if, under the arrangement, at least every 3 plan years each employee-- ``(i) who is eligible to participate in the arrangement; and ``(ii) who, at the time of the determination, has in effect an affirmative election pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) not to have contributions described in such subparagraph made, is treated as having made the election at the uniform percentage of compensation described in subparagraph (A)(ii) unless the employee makes a new election under such subparagraph. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. 2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. 2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. 2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. 2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. 2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 514(e)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes. Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (2) Conforming amendments.--Clause (iv) of section 401(k)(13)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) in the heading, by inserting ``for pre-2025 arrangements'' after ``required''; and (B) by striking ``Clause (i)'' and inserting ``In the case of a qualified automatic contribution arrangement in effect before January 1, 2025, clause (i)''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. ( Such determination may be made at one time for all employees described in the preceding sentence for a plan year, regardless of individual employee dates of enrollment.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to arrangements taking effect after December 31, 2024.

H.R.9329

Health

Small Business Establishment Registration Waiver Act This bill allows the Food and Drug Administration to waive annual establishment registration fees for small businesses for which such fees present a financial hardship.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Establishment Registration Waiver Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF ANNUAL ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION FEES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)-- (A) by striking ``No fee'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--No fee''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Small businesses fee waiver.-- ``(I) Definition of small business.--For the purposes of this clause, the term `small business' means an entity that reported $1,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates. ``(II) Waiver.--The Secretary may grant a waiver of the fee required under subparagraph (A) for the annual registration (excluding the initial registration) of an establishment for a year, if the Secretary finds that the establishment is a small business and paying the fee for such year represents a financial hardship to the establishment as determined on the basis of criteria established by the Secretary. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. If no tax forms are submitted for any affiliate, the establishment shall certify that the establishment has no affiliates. ``(IV) Firms not submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--In the case of an establishment that has not previously submitted a Federal income tax return, the establishment and each of its affiliates shall demonstrate that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a signed certification, in such form as the Secretary may direct through a notice published in the Federal Register, that the establishment or affiliate meets the criteria for a small business and a certification, in English, from the national taxing authority, if extant, of the country in which the establishment or, if applicable, affiliate is headquartered. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. The establishment shall also submit a statement signed by the head of the establishment's firm or by its chief financial officer that the establishment has submitted certifications for all of its affiliates, or that the establishment has no affiliates. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C). The decision of the Secretary regarding whether an entity may receive the waiver for such year is not reviewable.''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''; and (3) in subsection (e)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''. <all>

Small Business Establishment Registration Waiver Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes.

Small Business Establishment Registration Waiver Act

Rep. Bucshon, Larry

R

IN

This bill allows the Food and Drug Administration to waive annual establishment registration fees for small businesses for which such fees present a financial hardship.

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. WAIVER OF ANNUAL ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION FEES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)-- (A) by striking ``No fee'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--No fee''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Small businesses fee waiver.-- ``(I) Definition of small business.--For the purposes of this clause, the term `small business' means an entity that reported $1,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates. ``(II) Waiver.--The Secretary may grant a waiver of the fee required under subparagraph (A) for the annual registration (excluding the initial registration) of an establishment for a year, if the Secretary finds that the establishment is a small business and paying the fee for such year represents a financial hardship to the establishment as determined on the basis of criteria established by the Secretary. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). If no tax forms are submitted for any affiliate, the establishment shall certify that the establishment has no affiliates. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. The establishment shall also submit a statement signed by the head of the establishment's firm or by its chief financial officer that the establishment has submitted certifications for all of its affiliates, or that the establishment has no affiliates. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C). The decision of the Secretary regarding whether an entity may receive the waiver for such year is not reviewable. ''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''; and (3) in subsection (e)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''.

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. WAIVER OF ANNUAL ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION FEES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). If no tax forms are submitted for any affiliate, the establishment shall certify that the establishment has no affiliates. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. The establishment shall also submit a statement signed by the head of the establishment's firm or by its chief financial officer that the establishment has submitted certifications for all of its affiliates, or that the establishment has no affiliates. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C). The decision of the Secretary regarding whether an entity may receive the waiver for such year is not reviewable. ''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''; and (3) in subsection (e)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Establishment Registration Waiver Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF ANNUAL ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION FEES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)-- (A) by striking ``No fee'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--No fee''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Small businesses fee waiver.-- ``(I) Definition of small business.--For the purposes of this clause, the term `small business' means an entity that reported $1,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates. ``(II) Waiver.--The Secretary may grant a waiver of the fee required under subparagraph (A) for the annual registration (excluding the initial registration) of an establishment for a year, if the Secretary finds that the establishment is a small business and paying the fee for such year represents a financial hardship to the establishment as determined on the basis of criteria established by the Secretary. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. If no tax forms are submitted for any affiliate, the establishment shall certify that the establishment has no affiliates. ``(IV) Firms not submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--In the case of an establishment that has not previously submitted a Federal income tax return, the establishment and each of its affiliates shall demonstrate that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a signed certification, in such form as the Secretary may direct through a notice published in the Federal Register, that the establishment or affiliate meets the criteria for a small business and a certification, in English, from the national taxing authority, if extant, of the country in which the establishment or, if applicable, affiliate is headquartered. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. The establishment shall also submit a statement signed by the head of the establishment's firm or by its chief financial officer that the establishment has submitted certifications for all of its affiliates, or that the establishment has no affiliates. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C). The decision of the Secretary regarding whether an entity may receive the waiver for such year is not reviewable.''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''; and (3) in subsection (e)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Establishment Registration Waiver Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF ANNUAL ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION FEES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)-- (A) by striking ``No fee'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--No fee''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Small businesses fee waiver.-- ``(I) Definition of small business.--For the purposes of this clause, the term `small business' means an entity that reported $1,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates. ``(II) Waiver.--The Secretary may grant a waiver of the fee required under subparagraph (A) for the annual registration (excluding the initial registration) of an establishment for a year, if the Secretary finds that the establishment is a small business and paying the fee for such year represents a financial hardship to the establishment as determined on the basis of criteria established by the Secretary. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. If no tax forms are submitted for any affiliate, the establishment shall certify that the establishment has no affiliates. ``(IV) Firms not submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--In the case of an establishment that has not previously submitted a Federal income tax return, the establishment and each of its affiliates shall demonstrate that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a signed certification, in such form as the Secretary may direct through a notice published in the Federal Register, that the establishment or affiliate meets the criteria for a small business and a certification, in English, from the national taxing authority, if extant, of the country in which the establishment or, if applicable, affiliate is headquartered. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. The establishment shall also submit a statement signed by the head of the establishment's firm or by its chief financial officer that the establishment has submitted certifications for all of its affiliates, or that the establishment has no affiliates. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C). The decision of the Secretary regarding whether an entity may receive the waiver for such year is not reviewable.''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''; and (3) in subsection (e)(2)(B)(iii), by inserting ``, if extant,'' after ``national taxing authority''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)-- (A) by striking ``No fee'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--No fee''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Small businesses fee waiver.-- ``(I) Definition of small business.--For the purposes of this clause, the term `small business' means an entity that reported $1,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)-- (A) by striking ``No fee'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--No fee''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Small businesses fee waiver.-- ``(I) Definition of small business.--For the purposes of this clause, the term `small business' means an entity that reported $1,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)-- (A) by striking ``No fee'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--No fee''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Small businesses fee waiver.-- ``(I) Definition of small business.--For the purposes of this clause, the term `small business' means an entity that reported $1,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)-- (A) by striking ``No fee'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--No fee''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Small businesses fee waiver.-- ``(I) Definition of small business.--For the purposes of this clause, the term `small business' means an entity that reported $1,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow waivers of annual establishment registration fees for small businesses, and for other purposes. Section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379j) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)-- (A) by striking ``No fee'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--No fee''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Small businesses fee waiver.-- ``(I) Definition of small business.--For the purposes of this clause, the term `small business' means an entity that reported $1,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates. ``(III) Firms submitting tax returns to the united states internal revenue service.--The establishment shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subclause (I) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subclause (I). The establishment, and each of such affiliates, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The certification from such taxing authority shall bear the official seal of such taxing authority and shall provide the establishment's or affiliate's gross receipts or sales for the most recent year in both the local currency of such country and in United States dollars, the exchange rate used in converting such local currency to dollars, and the dates during which these receipts or sales were collected. ``(V) Request for waiver.--An establishment seeking a fee waiver for a year under this clause shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subparagraph (C).

H.R.4425

Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021 This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide information about voting to inmates from jurisdictions that allow inmates to vote while in custody. Specifically, before a federal, state, or local election, the BOP must send inmates voting-related information, such as how to register to vote and how to request an absentee ballot. The BOP must send additional voting-related information to the reentry affairs coordinator at each federal correctional facility. The information must be provided in English and Spanish.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO VOTING. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days before a Federal, State or local election, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall send to-- (1) each inmate, through the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS) (or a successor platform), who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, a message including-- (A) information on how to register to vote; and (B) information on how to request an absentee ballot; and (2) each Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility, information including-- (A) criteria for voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (B) instructions on voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (C) printed voter registration forms for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; and (D) prepaid envelopes for voter registration forms, as provided by a State Bureau of Election. (b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. (2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (3) Delivery.--The Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). (c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (d) Support for Certain Inmates.--The Director shall provide support to any inmate who needs assistance with voter registration as a result of a recognized disability. (e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. <all>

Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes

D

DC

This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide information about voting to inmates from jurisdictions that allow inmates to vote while in custody. Specifically, before a federal, state, or local election, the BOP must send inmates voting-related information, such as how to register to vote and how to request an absentee ballot. The BOP must send additional voting-related information to the reentry affairs coordinator at each federal correctional facility. The information must be provided in English and Spanish.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO VOTING. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days before a Federal, State or local election, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall send to-- (1) each inmate, through the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS) (or a successor platform), who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, a message including-- (A) information on how to register to vote; and (B) information on how to request an absentee ballot; and (2) each Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility, information including-- (A) criteria for voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (B) instructions on voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (C) printed voter registration forms for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; and (D) prepaid envelopes for voter registration forms, as provided by a State Bureau of Election. (b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. (2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (3) Delivery.--The Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). (c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (d) Support for Certain Inmates.--The Director shall provide support to any inmate who needs assistance with voter registration as a result of a recognized disability. (e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. <all>

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days before a Federal, State or local election, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall send to-- (1) each inmate, through the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS) (or a successor platform), who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, a message including-- (A) information on how to register to vote; and (B) information on how to request an absentee ballot; and (2) each Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility, information including-- (A) criteria for voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (B) instructions on voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (C) printed voter registration forms for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; and (D) prepaid envelopes for voter registration forms, as provided by a State Bureau of Election. (b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. (2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (d) Support for Certain Inmates.--The Director shall provide support to any inmate who needs assistance with voter registration as a result of a recognized disability. (e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO VOTING. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days before a Federal, State or local election, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall send to-- (1) each inmate, through the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS) (or a successor platform), who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, a message including-- (A) information on how to register to vote; and (B) information on how to request an absentee ballot; and (2) each Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility, information including-- (A) criteria for voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (B) instructions on voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (C) printed voter registration forms for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; and (D) prepaid envelopes for voter registration forms, as provided by a State Bureau of Election. (b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. (2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (3) Delivery.--The Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). (c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (d) Support for Certain Inmates.--The Director shall provide support to any inmate who needs assistance with voter registration as a result of a recognized disability. (e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. <all>

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO VOTING. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days before a Federal, State or local election, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall send to-- (1) each inmate, through the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS) (or a successor platform), who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, a message including-- (A) information on how to register to vote; and (B) information on how to request an absentee ballot; and (2) each Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility, information including-- (A) criteria for voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (B) instructions on voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (C) printed voter registration forms for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; and (D) prepaid envelopes for voter registration forms, as provided by a State Bureau of Election. (b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. (2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (3) Delivery.--The Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). (c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (d) Support for Certain Inmates.--The Director shall provide support to any inmate who needs assistance with voter registration as a result of a recognized disability. (e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. <all>

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( 2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (3) Delivery.--The Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). ( c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( (c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. ( e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( (c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. ( e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( 2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (3) Delivery.--The Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). ( c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( (c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. ( e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( 2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (3) Delivery.--The Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). ( c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( (c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. ( e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( 2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (3) Delivery.--The Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). ( c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( (c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. ( e) State Defined.--In this section, the term ``State'' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. b) Publication; Delivery.-- (1) Federal correctional facility.--In each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. ( 2) Internet website.--The Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a). (3) Delivery.--The Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). ( c) Language Availabilities.--The Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (

S.1126

Education

Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act This bill requires the Institute of Education Sciences and the National Center for Education Research to collect data and carry out research on (1) successful state and local adult education and literacy activities that result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners, (2) the characteristics and academic achievements of adult learners, and (3) access to, and opportunity for, adult education, including digital literacy skills development. The bill also requires the institute to draw on the expertise of adult educators when developing policies and priorities relating to adult education. Finally, the bill requires that at least one research center focuses on adult education and literacy activities.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act''. SEC. 2. STRENGTHEN RESEARCH IN ADULT EDUCATION. (a) Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.--The Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9501 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 102 (20 U.S.C. 9501)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8), (9) through (22), and (23), as paragraphs (3) through (9), (11) through (24), and (26), respectively; (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Adult education; adult education and literacy activities.--The terms `adult education' and `adult education and literacy activities' have the meanings given the terms in section 203 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3272).''; (C) by inserting after paragraph (9), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(10) Digital literacy skills.--The term `digital literacy skills' has the meaning given the term in section 202 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9101).''; and (D) by inserting after paragraph (24), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(25) Student.--Unless otherwise provided, the term `student' means any elementary, secondary, postsecondary, or adult education student.''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.),'' after ``the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.),''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and adults'' after ``children''; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (iv) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) access to, and opportunities for, adult education and literacy activities; and''; (4) in section 116(c)(4)(A)(ii) (20 U.S.C. 9516(c)(4)(A)(ii))-- (A) by inserting ``adult educators,'' after ``professional educators,''; and (B) by inserting ``State directors of adult education,'' after ``postsecondary education executives,''; (5) in section 131(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9531(b)(1))-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) improve the literacy and numeracy skills of individuals who need adult education;''; (6) in section 133 (20 U.S.C. 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment.''; and (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``At least 1 center shall be assigned the topic of adult education.'' after ``paragraph (2).''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education.''; (II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills.''; (7) in section 153(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1))-- (A) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) secondary school graduation and completion rates, including the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7801)), school dropout rates, and adult literacy;''; (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (O) as subparagraphs (G) through (P), respectively; (C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) access to, and opportunity for, adult education and literacy activities;''; and (D) in subparagraph (L), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and in adult education'' after ``secondary schools''; (8) in section 154(b)(2)(A) (20 U.S.C. 9544(b)(2)(A)), by striking ``vocational and adult education,'' and inserting ``career and technical education, adult education,''; and (9) in section 172(a)(2) (20 U.S.C. 9562(a)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) educational practices that improve digital literacy skills; and''. (b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''. <all>

Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act

A bill to amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education.

Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act

Sen. Reed, Jack

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This bill requires the Institute of Education Sciences and the National Center for Education Research to collect data and carry out research on (1) successful state and local adult education and literacy activities that result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners, (2) the characteristics and academic achievements of adult learners, and (3) access to, and opportunity for, adult education, including digital literacy skills development. The bill also requires the institute to draw on the expertise of adult educators when developing policies and priorities relating to adult education. Finally, the bill requires that at least one research center focuses on adult education and literacy activities.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act''. SEC. 9501 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 102 (20 U.S.C. 3272). ''; (C) by inserting after paragraph (9), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(10) Digital literacy skills.--The term `digital literacy skills' has the meaning given the term in section 202 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9101). ''; and (D) by inserting after paragraph (24), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(25) Student.--Unless otherwise provided, the term `student' means any elementary, secondary, postsecondary, or adult education student. ''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. 6301 et seq. 9516(c)(4)(A)(ii))-- (A) by inserting ``adult educators,'' after ``professional educators,''; and (B) by inserting ``State directors of adult education,'' after ``postsecondary education executives,''; (5) in section 131(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment. ''; and (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``At least 1 center shall be assigned the topic of adult education.'' ''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education. ''; (II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills. ''; (7) in section 153(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1))-- (A) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) secondary school graduation and completion rates, including the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. 9562(a)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) educational practices that improve digital literacy skills; and''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 9501 et seq.) 3272). 9101). ''; and (D) by inserting after paragraph (24), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(25) Student.--Unless otherwise provided, the term `student' means any elementary, secondary, postsecondary, or adult education student. ''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 9516(c)(4)(A)(ii))-- (A) by inserting ``adult educators,'' after ``professional educators,''; and (B) by inserting ``State directors of adult education,'' after ``postsecondary education executives,''; (5) in section 131(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment. ''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education. ''; (II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills. 9543(a)(1))-- (A) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) secondary school graduation and completion rates, including the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. 9562(a)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) educational practices that improve digital literacy skills; and''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act''. SEC. 9501 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 102 (20 U.S.C. 3272). ''; (C) by inserting after paragraph (9), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(10) Digital literacy skills.--The term `digital literacy skills' has the meaning given the term in section 202 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9101). ''; and (D) by inserting after paragraph (24), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(25) Student.--Unless otherwise provided, the term `student' means any elementary, secondary, postsecondary, or adult education student. ''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' after ``the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. 9516(c)(4)(A)(ii))-- (A) by inserting ``adult educators,'' after ``professional educators,''; and (B) by inserting ``State directors of adult education,'' after ``postsecondary education executives,''; (5) in section 131(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9531(b)(1))-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) improve the literacy and numeracy skills of individuals who need adult education;''; (6) in section 133 (20 U.S.C. 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment. ''; and (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``At least 1 center shall be assigned the topic of adult education.'' ''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education. ''; (II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills. ''; (7) in section 153(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1))-- (A) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) secondary school graduation and completion rates, including the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7801)), school dropout rates, and adult literacy;''; (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (O) as subparagraphs (G) through (P), respectively; (C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) access to, and opportunity for, adult education and literacy activities;''; and (D) in subparagraph (L), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and in adult education'' after ``secondary schools''; (8) in section 154(b)(2)(A) (20 U.S.C. 9544(b)(2)(A)), by striking ``vocational and adult education,'' and inserting ``career and technical education, adult education,''; and (9) in section 172(a)(2) (20 U.S.C. 9562(a)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) educational practices that improve digital literacy skills; and''. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act''. SEC. 2. STRENGTHEN RESEARCH IN ADULT EDUCATION. (a) Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.--The Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9501 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 102 (20 U.S.C. 9501)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8), (9) through (22), and (23), as paragraphs (3) through (9), (11) through (24), and (26), respectively; (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Adult education; adult education and literacy activities.--The terms `adult education' and `adult education and literacy activities' have the meanings given the terms in section 203 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3272).''; (C) by inserting after paragraph (9), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(10) Digital literacy skills.--The term `digital literacy skills' has the meaning given the term in section 202 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9101).''; and (D) by inserting after paragraph (24), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(25) Student.--Unless otherwise provided, the term `student' means any elementary, secondary, postsecondary, or adult education student.''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.),'' after ``the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.),''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and adults'' after ``children''; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and (iv) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) access to, and opportunities for, adult education and literacy activities; and''; (4) in section 116(c)(4)(A)(ii) (20 U.S.C. 9516(c)(4)(A)(ii))-- (A) by inserting ``adult educators,'' after ``professional educators,''; and (B) by inserting ``State directors of adult education,'' after ``postsecondary education executives,''; (5) in section 131(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9531(b)(1))-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) improve the literacy and numeracy skills of individuals who need adult education;''; (6) in section 133 (20 U.S.C. 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment.''; and (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``At least 1 center shall be assigned the topic of adult education.'' after ``paragraph (2).''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education.''; (II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills.''; (7) in section 153(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1))-- (A) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: ``(D) secondary school graduation and completion rates, including the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7801)), school dropout rates, and adult literacy;''; (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (O) as subparagraphs (G) through (P), respectively; (C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) access to, and opportunity for, adult education and literacy activities;''; and (D) in subparagraph (L), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and in adult education'' after ``secondary schools''; (8) in section 154(b)(2)(A) (20 U.S.C. 9544(b)(2)(A)), by striking ``vocational and adult education,'' and inserting ``career and technical education, adult education,''; and (9) in section 172(a)(2) (20 U.S.C. 9562(a)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) educational practices that improve digital literacy skills; and''. (b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''. <all>

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. is amended-- (1) in section 102 (20 U.S.C. 9501)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8), (9) through (22), and (23), as paragraphs (3) through (9), (11) through (24), and (26), respectively; (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Adult education; adult education and literacy activities.--The terms `adult education' and `adult education and literacy activities' have the meanings given the terms in section 203 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3272). ''; ( ''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' after ``the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ),''; 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment. ''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. 2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' and (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``At least 1 center shall be assigned the topic of adult education.'' II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. 2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' and (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``At least 1 center shall be assigned the topic of adult education.'' II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. is amended-- (1) in section 102 (20 U.S.C. 9501)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8), (9) through (22), and (23), as paragraphs (3) through (9), (11) through (24), and (26), respectively; (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Adult education; adult education and literacy activities.--The terms `adult education' and `adult education and literacy activities' have the meanings given the terms in section 203 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3272). ''; ( ''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' after ``the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ),''; 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment. ''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. 2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' and (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``At least 1 center shall be assigned the topic of adult education.'' II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. is amended-- (1) in section 102 (20 U.S.C. 9501)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8), (9) through (22), and (23), as paragraphs (3) through (9), (11) through (24), and (26), respectively; (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Adult education; adult education and literacy activities.--The terms `adult education' and `adult education and literacy activities' have the meanings given the terms in section 203 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3272). ''; ( ''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' after ``the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ),''; 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment. ''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. 2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' and (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``At least 1 center shall be assigned the topic of adult education.'' II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. is amended-- (1) in section 102 (20 U.S.C. 9501)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8), (9) through (22), and (23), as paragraphs (3) through (9), (11) through (24), and (26), respectively; (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Adult education; adult education and literacy activities.--The terms `adult education' and `adult education and literacy activities' have the meanings given the terms in section 203 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3272). ''; ( ''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' after ``the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ),''; 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment. ''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. 2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' and (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``At least 1 center shall be assigned the topic of adult education.'' II) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (K) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively; and (III) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: ``(C) Digital literacy skills. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

To amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to strengthen research in adult education. is amended-- (1) in section 102 (20 U.S.C. 9501)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8), (9) through (22), and (23), as paragraphs (3) through (9), (11) through (24), and (26), respectively; (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Adult education; adult education and literacy activities.--The terms `adult education' and `adult education and literacy activities' have the meanings given the terms in section 203 of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3272). ''; ( ''; (2) in section 111(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 9511(b)(1)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including adult education'' after ``postsecondary study''; (3) in section 115(a) (20 U.S.C. 9515(a))-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ),'' after ``the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ),''; 9533)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (10)(D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) carry out research on successful State and local adult education and literacy activities that-- ``(A) result in increased literacy and numeracy and educational attainment for adult learners; or ``(B) prepare students for postsecondary education or employment. ''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Adult education. ''; ( b) Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.--Section 206(b)(2) of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9605(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (C) through (G), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Representatives of local or regional adult education providers.''.

H.R.4204

Taxation

Affordable Housing Opportunities for Utilization, Sustainment, and Expansion Act of 2021 or the Affordable HOUSE Act of 2021 This bill modifies the low-income housing tax credit basis limitation rules applicable to the acquisition of buildings in service within the previous 10 years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Housing Opportunities for Utilization, Sustainment, and Expansion Act of 2021'' or the ``Affordable HOUSE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP RULES; LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION BASIS. (a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. (2) Limitation.--Section 42(d)(2)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``for purposes of subparagraph (A), the adjusted basis'' and inserting the following: ``For purposes of subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) In general.--The adjusted basis'', and (B) by adding at the end the following new clauses: ``(ii) Buildings in service within previous 10 years.--If the period between the date of acquisition of the building by the taxpayer and the date the building was last placed in service is less than 10 years, the taxpayer's basis attributable to the acquisition of the building which is taken into account in determining the adjusted basis shall not exceed the sum of-- ``(I) the lowest amount paid for acquisition of the building by any person during the 10 years preceding the date of the acquisition of the building by the taxpayer, adjusted as provided in clause (iii), and ``(II) the value of any capital improvements made by the person who sells the building to the taxpayer which are reflected in such seller's basis. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the acquisition year is the calendar year in which the lowest amount referenced in clause (ii)(I) was paid for the acquisition of the building.''. (3) Conforming amendments.--Section 42(d)(2)(D)(i) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``for subparagraph (b)'' in the heading, and (B) by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' in the matter preceding subclause (I) and inserting ``subparagraph (B)(ii) or (C)(ii)''. (b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2020. <all>

Affordable HOUSE Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building.

Affordable HOUSE Act of 2021 Affordable Housing Opportunities for Utilization, Sustainment, and Expansion Act of 2021

Rep. Neguse, Joe

D

CO

This bill modifies the low-income housing tax credit basis limitation rules applicable to the acquisition of buildings in service within the previous 10 years.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Housing Opportunities for Utilization, Sustainment, and Expansion Act of 2021'' or the ``Affordable HOUSE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP RULES; LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION BASIS. (2) Limitation.--Section 42(d)(2)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``for purposes of subparagraph (A), the adjusted basis'' and inserting the following: ``For purposes of subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) In general.--The adjusted basis'', and (B) by adding at the end the following new clauses: ``(ii) Buildings in service within previous 10 years.--If the period between the date of acquisition of the building by the taxpayer and the date the building was last placed in service is less than 10 years, the taxpayer's basis attributable to the acquisition of the building which is taken into account in determining the adjusted basis shall not exceed the sum of-- ``(I) the lowest amount paid for acquisition of the building by any person during the 10 years preceding the date of the acquisition of the building by the taxpayer, adjusted as provided in clause (iii), and ``(II) the value of any capital improvements made by the person who sells the building to the taxpayer which are reflected in such seller's basis. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the acquisition year is the calendar year in which the lowest amount referenced in clause (ii)(I) was paid for the acquisition of the building.''. (3) Conforming amendments.--Section 42(d)(2)(D)(i) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``for subparagraph (b)'' in the heading, and (B) by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' in the matter preceding subclause (I) and inserting ``subparagraph (B)(ii) or (C)(ii)''. (b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Housing Opportunities for Utilization, Sustainment, and Expansion Act of 2021'' or the ``Affordable HOUSE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP RULES; LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION BASIS. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the acquisition year is the calendar year in which the lowest amount referenced in clause (ii)(I) was paid for the acquisition of the building.''. (3) Conforming amendments.--Section 42(d)(2)(D)(i) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``for subparagraph (b)'' in the heading, and (B) by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' in the matter preceding subclause (I) and inserting ``subparagraph (B)(ii) or (C)(ii)''. (b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Housing Opportunities for Utilization, Sustainment, and Expansion Act of 2021'' or the ``Affordable HOUSE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP RULES; LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION BASIS. (a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. (2) Limitation.--Section 42(d)(2)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``for purposes of subparagraph (A), the adjusted basis'' and inserting the following: ``For purposes of subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) In general.--The adjusted basis'', and (B) by adding at the end the following new clauses: ``(ii) Buildings in service within previous 10 years.--If the period between the date of acquisition of the building by the taxpayer and the date the building was last placed in service is less than 10 years, the taxpayer's basis attributable to the acquisition of the building which is taken into account in determining the adjusted basis shall not exceed the sum of-- ``(I) the lowest amount paid for acquisition of the building by any person during the 10 years preceding the date of the acquisition of the building by the taxpayer, adjusted as provided in clause (iii), and ``(II) the value of any capital improvements made by the person who sells the building to the taxpayer which are reflected in such seller's basis. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the acquisition year is the calendar year in which the lowest amount referenced in clause (ii)(I) was paid for the acquisition of the building.''. (3) Conforming amendments.--Section 42(d)(2)(D)(i) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``for subparagraph (b)'' in the heading, and (B) by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' in the matter preceding subclause (I) and inserting ``subparagraph (B)(ii) or (C)(ii)''. (b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Housing Opportunities for Utilization, Sustainment, and Expansion Act of 2021'' or the ``Affordable HOUSE Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP RULES; LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION BASIS. (a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. (2) Limitation.--Section 42(d)(2)(C) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``for purposes of subparagraph (A), the adjusted basis'' and inserting the following: ``For purposes of subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) In general.--The adjusted basis'', and (B) by adding at the end the following new clauses: ``(ii) Buildings in service within previous 10 years.--If the period between the date of acquisition of the building by the taxpayer and the date the building was last placed in service is less than 10 years, the taxpayer's basis attributable to the acquisition of the building which is taken into account in determining the adjusted basis shall not exceed the sum of-- ``(I) the lowest amount paid for acquisition of the building by any person during the 10 years preceding the date of the acquisition of the building by the taxpayer, adjusted as provided in clause (iii), and ``(II) the value of any capital improvements made by the person who sells the building to the taxpayer which are reflected in such seller's basis. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the acquisition year is the calendar year in which the lowest amount referenced in clause (ii)(I) was paid for the acquisition of the building.''. (3) Conforming amendments.--Section 42(d)(2)(D)(i) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``for subparagraph (b)'' in the heading, and (B) by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' in the matter preceding subclause (I) and inserting ``subparagraph (B)(ii) or (C)(ii)''. (b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to buildings placed in service after December 31, 2020. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ( ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ( ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ( ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ( ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ( ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit basis limitation rules in the case of the acquisition of an existing building. a) Limitation on Acquisition Basis.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, or the taxpayer elects the application of subparagraph (C)(ii)'' after ``service''. ``(iii) Adjustment.--With respect to a basis determination made in any taxable year, the amount described in clause (ii)(I) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(I) such amount, multiplied by ``(II) a cost-of-living adjustment, determined in the same manner as under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins by taking into account the acquisition year in lieu of calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. b) Modification of Placed in Service Rule.--Section 42(d)(2)(B)(iii) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) the building was not owned by the taxpayer or by any person related (as of the date of acquisition by the taxpayer) to the taxpayer at any time during the 5-year period ending on the date of acquisition by the taxpayer, and''. (

H.R.9115

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Explore America Act of 2022 The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to strengthen economic development across the United States by supporting cultural heritage tourism and historic preservation activities through the Preserve America Program; and (2) to encourage the Director of the National Park Service to partner with gateway communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas) to leverage local cultural and historic heritage tourism assets. SEC. 3. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may take into account the availability of staff resources at the Department of the Interior, the Council, and the Department of Commerce for purposes of determining the number of projects that are provided technical assistance under this subsection. ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. (b) Program Metrics.--Chapter 3111 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 311105 as section 311106; and (2) by inserting after section 311104 the following: ``Sec. 311105. Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2022, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. ``(c) Annual Reports.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress that includes data provided by grantees to demonstrate the economic impact of the program.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 3111 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 311105 and inserting the following: ``311105. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``309201. Definitions. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. Report. ``309204. Authorization of appropriations. ``Sec. 309201. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. ``Sec. 309202. Partnerships with gateway communities ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities to leverage heritage tourism assets to strengthen local economies and create jobs in the gateway communities with the goal of establishing a standardized framework for partnerships throughout the System, including through-- ``(1) providing financial assistance to gateway communities to support outreach and promotional efforts; ``(2) providing technical assistance to gateway communities based on Service best practices in tourism development and visitor management, such as-- ``(A) inventorying tourism resources in the gateway community; ``(B) identifying historic heritage and cultural resources; ``(C) engaging collaborative partners and stakeholders; ``(D) designing community outreach and participation strategies; ``(E) developing concept plans for trails, parks, historic resources, and natural areas; ``(F) developing sustainable tourism development frameworks for community planning; and ``(G) encouraging regional strategies for tourism development and promotion; and ``(3) assisting gateway communities in accessing additional Federal resources available to strengthen tourism assets and support economic development. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. ``Sec. 309203. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. ``Sec. 309204. Authorization of appropriations ``There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092. Partnerships with gateway communities...... 309201''. <all>

Explore America Act of 2022

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

Explore America Act of 2022

Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler

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Explore America Act of 2022 The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2022''. 2. PURPOSES. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. 311105. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. ``309201. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. ``309204. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2022''. 2. PURPOSES. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. 311105. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. ``309201. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. ``309204. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2022''. 2. PURPOSES. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may take into account the availability of staff resources at the Department of the Interior, the Council, and the Department of Commerce for purposes of determining the number of projects that are provided technical assistance under this subsection. ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. 311105. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. ``(c) Annual Reports.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress that includes data provided by grantees to demonstrate the economic impact of the program.''. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. ``309201. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. ``309204. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. Partnerships with gateway communities ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities to leverage heritage tourism assets to strengthen local economies and create jobs in the gateway communities with the goal of establishing a standardized framework for partnerships throughout the System, including through-- ``(1) providing financial assistance to gateway communities to support outreach and promotional efforts; ``(2) providing technical assistance to gateway communities based on Service best practices in tourism development and visitor management, such as-- ``(A) inventorying tourism resources in the gateway community; ``(B) identifying historic heritage and cultural resources; ``(C) engaging collaborative partners and stakeholders; ``(D) designing community outreach and participation strategies; ``(E) developing concept plans for trails, parks, historic resources, and natural areas; ``(F) developing sustainable tourism development frameworks for community planning; and ``(G) encouraging regional strategies for tourism development and promotion; and ``(3) assisting gateway communities in accessing additional Federal resources available to strengthen tourism assets and support economic development. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Authorization of appropriations ``There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Explore America Act of 2022''. 2. PURPOSES. PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may take into account the availability of staff resources at the Department of the Interior, the Council, and the Department of Commerce for purposes of determining the number of projects that are provided technical assistance under this subsection. ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. (b) Program Metrics.--Chapter 3111 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 311105 as section 311106; and (2) by inserting after section 311104 the following: ``Sec. 311105. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. ``(c) Annual Reports.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress that includes data provided by grantees to demonstrate the economic impact of the program.''. Reports. ``311106. Authorization of appropriations.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES. ``309201. ``309202. Partnerships with gateway communities. ``309203. ``309204. Definitions ``In this chapter: ``(1) Appropriate congressional committee.--The term `appropriate congressional committee' means-- ``(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; ``(E) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and ``(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(3) Heritage tourism.--The term `heritage tourism' has the meaning given the term in section 311101. Partnerships with gateway communities ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities to leverage heritage tourism assets to strengthen local economies and create jobs in the gateway communities with the goal of establishing a standardized framework for partnerships throughout the System, including through-- ``(1) providing financial assistance to gateway communities to support outreach and promotional efforts; ``(2) providing technical assistance to gateway communities based on Service best practices in tourism development and visitor management, such as-- ``(A) inventorying tourism resources in the gateway community; ``(B) identifying historic heritage and cultural resources; ``(C) engaging collaborative partners and stakeholders; ``(D) designing community outreach and participation strategies; ``(E) developing concept plans for trails, parks, historic resources, and natural areas; ``(F) developing sustainable tourism development frameworks for community planning; and ``(G) encouraging regional strategies for tourism development and promotion; and ``(3) assisting gateway communities in accessing additional Federal resources available to strengthen tourism assets and support economic development. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. Authorization of appropriations ``There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2022, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092.

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

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

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2022, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092.

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

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--For any fiscal year for which funds are not made available to provide grants under this section, to the extent practicable, the program shall, in lieu of the grants, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities described in subsection (a) for projects that meet the eligibility requirements described in subsection (b), as identified on the list of projects prepared by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (d). ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2022, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. ``(b) Grantee Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a grantee receives a grant or technical assistance under this chapter, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary a report that-- ``(1) describes the outcome of the project that was provided a grant or technical assistance under this chapter; and ``(2) based on the metrics developed under subsection (a), assesses-- ``(A) the accomplishments of the project; and ``(B) the impact of the project on the community in which the project was carried out. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(2) Gateway community.--The term `gateway community' means a community adjacent to a unit of the System, including a Native American community or a National Heritage Area. ``(b) Obtaining Financial and Technical Assistance.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders of System units, shall establish a process through which States, units of local government, and Tribal governments may apply for designation as a gateway community to become eligible for financial and technical assistance made available under this section. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. Report ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes the efforts of the Secretary to partner with gateway communities under this chapter; ``(2) analyzes the results of the financial and technical assistance using the metrics developed under section 309202(c); and ``(3) identifies-- ``(A) the next steps that should be taken to improve partnerships with gateway communities; and ``(B) any actions that the Secretary will take to improve the partnerships. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092.

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

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2022, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092.

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

To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets. a) Establishment.--Section 311102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the Secretary of Commerce'' after ``Council''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Advisory role of secretary of commerce.--The Secretary of Commerce shall advise the program with respect to job creation, economic growth, and tourism policy and promotion. ''; ``(3) Form.--The form of technical assistance under paragraph (1) may include technical assistance provided by-- ``(A) the Director, with respect to-- ``(i) best practices in visitor services; ``(ii) the conduct of research, inventories, and surveys; ``(iii) the documentation of historic resources; and ``(iv) the interpretation and promotion of cultural and heritage assets; ``(B) the Council, with respect to historic preservation initiatives and best practices in stewardship; and ``(C) the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to economic development and job creation resources.''. ( Reports ``(a) Metrics.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Explore America Act of 2022, the Secretary, in consultation with the Council and the Secretary of Commerce, shall develop specific metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program, including-- ``(1) the economic impact of the program on local communities (including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas); and ``(2) the effect of the program on efforts to preserve heritage resources. (a) In General.--Subdivision 1 of division B of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``CHAPTER 3092--PARTNERSHIPS WITH GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ``Sec. ``(c) Metrics.--The Secretary, in consultation with gateway communities, shall develop metrics to measure the impact of the financial and technical assistance provided to gateway communities under this section. b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of chapters for title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 3091 the following: ``3092.

H.R.6524

Finance and Financial Sector

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban, including activities to support illicit financial networks.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON CHINESE SUPPORT FOR AFGHAN ILLICIT FINANCE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Though China and Afghanistan share only a small land border, when it comes to illicit financial activity between the two countries, China has a demonstrated history of permissiveness regarding trafficking and money laundering that could support both the Taliban and its associates. (2) A 2014 Financial Action Task Force report titled, ``Financial Flows Linked to the Production and Trafficking of Afghan Opiates'' found evidence of import/export companies registered in China that were transferring funds to Afghanistan, likely as part of trade-based money laundering schemes centered around illicit opium production and trafficking, which, per the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is one of the Taliban's main sources of income. (3) Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, China has announced its willingness to lend financial support and legitimacy to the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, including Afghan Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, a member of the U.S.-sanctions designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, the Haqqani Network. (4) China's permissive policies regarding Afghan illicit finance run counter to the strategic interests of the United States with respect to countering trafficking and preventing terrorist groups from accessing the international financial system. (5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. (6) Congress needs to better understand how China could leverage its relationships and resources within Afghanistan and how these activities could directly or indirectly provide financial support to terrorist organizations, including the Taliban and its associates. (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. (2) Matters included.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) An assessment of the activities undertaken by the People's Republic of China and Chinese-registered companies to support illicit financial networks in Afghanistan, particularly such networks involved in narcotics trafficking, illicit financial transactions, official corruption, natural resources exploitation, and terrorist networks. (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (1) may include a classified annex. <all>

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes.

Rep. Lynch, Stephen F.

D

MA

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban, including activities to support illicit financial networks.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON CHINESE SUPPORT FOR AFGHAN ILLICIT FINANCE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Though China and Afghanistan share only a small land border, when it comes to illicit financial activity between the two countries, China has a demonstrated history of permissiveness regarding trafficking and money laundering that could support both the Taliban and its associates. (2) A 2014 Financial Action Task Force report titled, ``Financial Flows Linked to the Production and Trafficking of Afghan Opiates'' found evidence of import/export companies registered in China that were transferring funds to Afghanistan, likely as part of trade-based money laundering schemes centered around illicit opium production and trafficking, which, per the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is one of the Taliban's main sources of income. (3) Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, China has announced its willingness to lend financial support and legitimacy to the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, including Afghan Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, a member of the U.S.-sanctions designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, the Haqqani Network. (4) China's permissive policies regarding Afghan illicit finance run counter to the strategic interests of the United States with respect to countering trafficking and preventing terrorist groups from accessing the international financial system. (5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. (6) Congress needs to better understand how China could leverage its relationships and resources within Afghanistan and how these activities could directly or indirectly provide financial support to terrorist organizations, including the Taliban and its associates. (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (1) may include a classified annex.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON CHINESE SUPPORT FOR AFGHAN ILLICIT FINANCE. (2) A 2014 Financial Action Task Force report titled, ``Financial Flows Linked to the Production and Trafficking of Afghan Opiates'' found evidence of import/export companies registered in China that were transferring funds to Afghanistan, likely as part of trade-based money laundering schemes centered around illicit opium production and trafficking, which, per the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is one of the Taliban's main sources of income. (3) Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, China has announced its willingness to lend financial support and legitimacy to the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, including Afghan Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, a member of the U.S.-sanctions designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, the Haqqani Network. (5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. (6) Congress needs to better understand how China could leverage its relationships and resources within Afghanistan and how these activities could directly or indirectly provide financial support to terrorist organizations, including the Taliban and its associates. (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (1) may include a classified annex.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON CHINESE SUPPORT FOR AFGHAN ILLICIT FINANCE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Though China and Afghanistan share only a small land border, when it comes to illicit financial activity between the two countries, China has a demonstrated history of permissiveness regarding trafficking and money laundering that could support both the Taliban and its associates. (2) A 2014 Financial Action Task Force report titled, ``Financial Flows Linked to the Production and Trafficking of Afghan Opiates'' found evidence of import/export companies registered in China that were transferring funds to Afghanistan, likely as part of trade-based money laundering schemes centered around illicit opium production and trafficking, which, per the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is one of the Taliban's main sources of income. (3) Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, China has announced its willingness to lend financial support and legitimacy to the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, including Afghan Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, a member of the U.S.-sanctions designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, the Haqqani Network. (4) China's permissive policies regarding Afghan illicit finance run counter to the strategic interests of the United States with respect to countering trafficking and preventing terrorist groups from accessing the international financial system. (5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. (6) Congress needs to better understand how China could leverage its relationships and resources within Afghanistan and how these activities could directly or indirectly provide financial support to terrorist organizations, including the Taliban and its associates. (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. (2) Matters included.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) An assessment of the activities undertaken by the People's Republic of China and Chinese-registered companies to support illicit financial networks in Afghanistan, particularly such networks involved in narcotics trafficking, illicit financial transactions, official corruption, natural resources exploitation, and terrorist networks. (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (1) may include a classified annex. <all>

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON CHINESE SUPPORT FOR AFGHAN ILLICIT FINANCE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Though China and Afghanistan share only a small land border, when it comes to illicit financial activity between the two countries, China has a demonstrated history of permissiveness regarding trafficking and money laundering that could support both the Taliban and its associates. (2) A 2014 Financial Action Task Force report titled, ``Financial Flows Linked to the Production and Trafficking of Afghan Opiates'' found evidence of import/export companies registered in China that were transferring funds to Afghanistan, likely as part of trade-based money laundering schemes centered around illicit opium production and trafficking, which, per the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is one of the Taliban's main sources of income. (3) Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, China has announced its willingness to lend financial support and legitimacy to the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, including Afghan Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, a member of the U.S.-sanctions designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, the Haqqani Network. (4) China's permissive policies regarding Afghan illicit finance run counter to the strategic interests of the United States with respect to countering trafficking and preventing terrorist groups from accessing the international financial system. (5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. (6) Congress needs to better understand how China could leverage its relationships and resources within Afghanistan and how these activities could directly or indirectly provide financial support to terrorist organizations, including the Taliban and its associates. (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. (2) Matters included.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) An assessment of the activities undertaken by the People's Republic of China and Chinese-registered companies to support illicit financial networks in Afghanistan, particularly such networks involved in narcotics trafficking, illicit financial transactions, official corruption, natural resources exploitation, and terrorist networks. (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (1) may include a classified annex. <all>

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Though China and Afghanistan share only a small land border, when it comes to illicit financial activity between the two countries, China has a demonstrated history of permissiveness regarding trafficking and money laundering that could support both the Taliban and its associates. ( (4) China's permissive policies regarding Afghan illicit finance run counter to the strategic interests of the United States with respect to countering trafficking and preventing terrorist groups from accessing the international financial system. ( 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. ( C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. ( B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. ( B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Though China and Afghanistan share only a small land border, when it comes to illicit financial activity between the two countries, China has a demonstrated history of permissiveness regarding trafficking and money laundering that could support both the Taliban and its associates. ( (4) China's permissive policies regarding Afghan illicit finance run counter to the strategic interests of the United States with respect to countering trafficking and preventing terrorist groups from accessing the international financial system. ( 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. ( C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. ( B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Though China and Afghanistan share only a small land border, when it comes to illicit financial activity between the two countries, China has a demonstrated history of permissiveness regarding trafficking and money laundering that could support both the Taliban and its associates. ( (4) China's permissive policies regarding Afghan illicit finance run counter to the strategic interests of the United States with respect to countering trafficking and preventing terrorist groups from accessing the international financial system. ( 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. ( C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. ( B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Though China and Afghanistan share only a small land border, when it comes to illicit financial activity between the two countries, China has a demonstrated history of permissiveness regarding trafficking and money laundering that could support both the Taliban and its associates. ( (4) China's permissive policies regarding Afghan illicit finance run counter to the strategic interests of the United States with respect to countering trafficking and preventing terrorist groups from accessing the international financial system. ( 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. ( C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (b) Study.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban. ( B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes. a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Though China and Afghanistan share only a small land border, when it comes to illicit financial activity between the two countries, China has a demonstrated history of permissiveness regarding trafficking and money laundering that could support both the Taliban and its associates. ( (4) China's permissive policies regarding Afghan illicit finance run counter to the strategic interests of the United States with respect to countering trafficking and preventing terrorist groups from accessing the international financial system. ( 5) China's role as a critical source of financial wherewithal for the Taliban and its associates to process and implement drug and other illicit-activity transactions warrants further study as these actions pose a threat both to the safety and security of the people of Afghanistan and the international community. ( (B) An assessment of financial, commercial, and economic activities undertaken by China and Chinese companies in Afghanistan to support Chinese policies counter to American strategic interests. ( C) Any recommendations to Congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of Chinese- supported illicit financial networks in Afghanistan. (

H.R.7313

Education

Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act This bill authorizes minority institutions to use Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program funds to (1) provide direct financial assistance to students who are underrepresented in science (including computer science), technology, engineering, and mathematics; and (2) improve institutional capacity to provide students with certain services, such as guidance counseling, academic advising, work-study opportunities, and peer mentorship.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act''. SEC. 2. MINORITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) Authorized Use of Funds.--Section 353(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067c(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(C) providing direct financial assistance to students who are underrepresented in STEM; or ``(D) improving institutional capacity to provide-- ``(i) guidance counseling and academic advising; ``(ii) work-study and work-based learning opportunities that are aligned to a student's chosen field of study; ``(iii) faculty, peer, and near-peer mentorship; ``(iv) summer bridge programs; ``(v) undergraduate research opportunities; or ``(vi) individualized academic support and tutoring.''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. (c) Cross-Program and Cross-Agency Cooperation.--Section 363 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067i) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 363. CROSS-PROGRAM AND CROSS-AGENCY COOPERATION. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall cooperate and consult with other programs within the Department and within Federal, State, and private agencies which carry out programs to improve the quality of science, computer science, mathematics, and engineering education. ``(b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with all Federal agencies that have STEM education activities, prepare and submit to the authorizing committees a coordination strategy report on expanding access and opportunity for postsecondary students who are underrepresented in science and engineering that-- ``(1) outlines efforts to coordinate Federal grant programs for these populations to more effectively achieve the Federal Government's objective to diversify the STEM fields; and ``(2) outlines strategies to align Federal Government research opportunities, internships, and deferred hiring programs from minority institutions receiving a grant under this part for students who are underrepresented in science and engineering.''. (d) Definitions.--Section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``science and engineering'' and inserting ``STEM''; (2) by striking paragraph (4) and redesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; (3) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking ``science and engineering'' and inserting ``STEM''; and (B) by striking ``scientists and engineers'' in both places and inserting ``individuals in STEM''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) STEM.--The term `STEM' means the fields of science (including computer science), technology, engineering, and mathematics as described in section 356(a).''. (e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260). <all>

Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes.

Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act

Rep. Adams, Alma S.

D

NC

This bill authorizes minority institutions to use Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program funds to (1) provide direct financial assistance to students who are underrepresented in science (including computer science), technology, engineering, and mathematics; and (2) improve institutional capacity to provide students with certain services, such as guidance counseling, academic advising, work-study opportunities, and peer mentorship.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act''. SEC. 2. MINORITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. 1067c(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(C) providing direct financial assistance to students who are underrepresented in STEM; or ``(D) improving institutional capacity to provide-- ``(i) guidance counseling and academic advising; ``(ii) work-study and work-based learning opportunities that are aligned to a student's chosen field of study; ``(iii) faculty, peer, and near-peer mentorship; ``(iv) summer bridge programs; ``(v) undergraduate research opportunities; or ``(vi) individualized academic support and tutoring. ''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. 1067i) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 363. CROSS-PROGRAM AND CROSS-AGENCY COOPERATION. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall cooperate and consult with other programs within the Department and within Federal, State, and private agencies which carry out programs to improve the quality of science, computer science, mathematics, and engineering education. ``(b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with all Federal agencies that have STEM education activities, prepare and submit to the authorizing committees a coordination strategy report on expanding access and opportunity for postsecondary students who are underrepresented in science and engineering that-- ``(1) outlines efforts to coordinate Federal grant programs for these populations to more effectively achieve the Federal Government's objective to diversify the STEM fields; and ``(2) outlines strategies to align Federal Government research opportunities, internships, and deferred hiring programs from minority institutions receiving a grant under this part for students who are underrepresented in science and engineering.''. (e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act''. SEC. 2. MINORITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. ''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. 363. CROSS-PROGRAM AND CROSS-AGENCY COOPERATION. ``(b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with all Federal agencies that have STEM education activities, prepare and submit to the authorizing committees a coordination strategy report on expanding access and opportunity for postsecondary students who are underrepresented in science and engineering that-- ``(1) outlines efforts to coordinate Federal grant programs for these populations to more effectively achieve the Federal Government's objective to diversify the STEM fields; and ``(2) outlines strategies to align Federal Government research opportunities, internships, and deferred hiring programs from minority institutions receiving a grant under this part for students who are underrepresented in science and engineering.''. (e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act''. SEC. 2. MINORITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) Authorized Use of Funds.--Section 353(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067c(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(C) providing direct financial assistance to students who are underrepresented in STEM; or ``(D) improving institutional capacity to provide-- ``(i) guidance counseling and academic advising; ``(ii) work-study and work-based learning opportunities that are aligned to a student's chosen field of study; ``(iii) faculty, peer, and near-peer mentorship; ``(iv) summer bridge programs; ``(v) undergraduate research opportunities; or ``(vi) individualized academic support and tutoring.''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. (c) Cross-Program and Cross-Agency Cooperation.--Section 363 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067i) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 363. CROSS-PROGRAM AND CROSS-AGENCY COOPERATION. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall cooperate and consult with other programs within the Department and within Federal, State, and private agencies which carry out programs to improve the quality of science, computer science, mathematics, and engineering education. ``(b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with all Federal agencies that have STEM education activities, prepare and submit to the authorizing committees a coordination strategy report on expanding access and opportunity for postsecondary students who are underrepresented in science and engineering that-- ``(1) outlines efforts to coordinate Federal grant programs for these populations to more effectively achieve the Federal Government's objective to diversify the STEM fields; and ``(2) outlines strategies to align Federal Government research opportunities, internships, and deferred hiring programs from minority institutions receiving a grant under this part for students who are underrepresented in science and engineering.''. (d) Definitions.--Section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``science and engineering'' and inserting ``STEM''; (2) by striking paragraph (4) and redesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; (3) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking ``science and engineering'' and inserting ``STEM''; and (B) by striking ``scientists and engineers'' in both places and inserting ``individuals in STEM''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) STEM.--The term `STEM' means the fields of science (including computer science), technology, engineering, and mathematics as described in section 356(a).''. (e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260). <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act''. SEC. 2. MINORITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) Authorized Use of Funds.--Section 353(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067c(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(C) providing direct financial assistance to students who are underrepresented in STEM; or ``(D) improving institutional capacity to provide-- ``(i) guidance counseling and academic advising; ``(ii) work-study and work-based learning opportunities that are aligned to a student's chosen field of study; ``(iii) faculty, peer, and near-peer mentorship; ``(iv) summer bridge programs; ``(v) undergraduate research opportunities; or ``(vi) individualized academic support and tutoring.''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. (c) Cross-Program and Cross-Agency Cooperation.--Section 363 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067i) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 363. CROSS-PROGRAM AND CROSS-AGENCY COOPERATION. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall cooperate and consult with other programs within the Department and within Federal, State, and private agencies which carry out programs to improve the quality of science, computer science, mathematics, and engineering education. ``(b) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with all Federal agencies that have STEM education activities, prepare and submit to the authorizing committees a coordination strategy report on expanding access and opportunity for postsecondary students who are underrepresented in science and engineering that-- ``(1) outlines efforts to coordinate Federal grant programs for these populations to more effectively achieve the Federal Government's objective to diversify the STEM fields; and ``(2) outlines strategies to align Federal Government research opportunities, internships, and deferred hiring programs from minority institutions receiving a grant under this part for students who are underrepresented in science and engineering.''. (d) Definitions.--Section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``science and engineering'' and inserting ``STEM''; (2) by striking paragraph (4) and redesignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; (3) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking ``science and engineering'' and inserting ``STEM''; and (B) by striking ``scientists and engineers'' in both places and inserting ``individuals in STEM''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) STEM.--The term `STEM' means the fields of science (including computer science), technology, engineering, and mathematics as described in section 356(a).''. (e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260). <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( c) Cross-Program and Cross-Agency Cooperation.--Section 363 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067i) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( c) Cross-Program and Cross-Agency Cooperation.--Section 363 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067i) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( c) Cross-Program and Cross-Agency Cooperation.--Section 363 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067i) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( c) Cross-Program and Cross-Agency Cooperation.--Section 363 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067i) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve programs for minority students in STEM fields, and for other purposes. and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or''; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding the following at the end: ``(E) any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1).''. (b) STEM Fields.--Section 356 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking ``science'' and inserting ``science (including computer science)''. ( c) Cross-Program and Cross-Agency Cooperation.--Section 363 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067i) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. e) Other Financial Assistance.--Section 480(i) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(i)), as amended by section 702 of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), direct financial assistance provided to the student under section 353(b)(1)(C), shall not be treated as other financial assistance for purposes of section 471(3).''. ( f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, and as if included in the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116-260).

S.330

Armed Forces and National Security

State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021 This bill appropriates $500 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund projects on the grant program priority list for construction of state homes that are approved by the VA prior to the enactment of this bill. 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.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before 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 ``State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATION OF AMOUNTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR STATE HOME RELIEF. (a) In General.--There is appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000,000 to fund projects on the grant program priority list for construction of State homes under subchapter III of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, that are approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs before the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. (2) Remainder to treasury.--Any amounts appropriated by subsection (a) that are available after December 31, 2021, shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. (a) In General.--The amounts provided under this Act are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). (b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. <all>

State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021

A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act.

State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021

Sen. Wicker, Roger F.

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This bill appropriates $500 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund projects on the grant program priority list for construction of state homes that are approved by the VA prior to the enactment of this bill. 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.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before 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 ``State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATION OF AMOUNTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR STATE HOME RELIEF. (a) In General.--There is appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000,000 to fund projects on the grant program priority list for construction of State homes under subchapter III of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, that are approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs before the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. (2) Remainder to treasury.--Any amounts appropriated by subsection (a) that are available after December 31, 2021, shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. (a) In General.--The amounts provided under this Act are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). (b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. <all>

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before 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 ``State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATION OF AMOUNTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR STATE HOME RELIEF. (a) In General.--There is appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000,000 to fund projects on the grant program priority list for construction of State homes under subchapter III of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, that are approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs before the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. (2) Remainder to treasury.--Any amounts appropriated by subsection (a) that are available after December 31, 2021, shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. (a) In General.--The amounts provided under this Act are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). (b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. <all>

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before 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 ``State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATION OF AMOUNTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR STATE HOME RELIEF. (a) In General.--There is appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000,000 to fund projects on the grant program priority list for construction of State homes under subchapter III of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, that are approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs before the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. (2) Remainder to treasury.--Any amounts appropriated by subsection (a) that are available after December 31, 2021, shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. (a) In General.--The amounts provided under this Act are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). (b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. <all>

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before 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 ``State Veterans Homes Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATION OF AMOUNTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR STATE HOME RELIEF. (a) In General.--There is appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000,000 to fund projects on the grant program priority list for construction of State homes under subchapter III of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, that are approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs before the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. (2) Remainder to treasury.--Any amounts appropriated by subsection (a) that are available after December 31, 2021, shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. (a) In General.--The amounts provided under this Act are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)). (b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. <all>

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. ( (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. ( b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. ( b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. ( (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. ( b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. ( (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. ( b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. ( (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall remain available until December 31, 2021. ( b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

To appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund State home construction projects that have been approved before the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Supplement, Not Supplant.--The amount appropriated by subsection (a) shall supplement and not supplant amounts appropriated or otherwise made available before the date of the enactment of this Act for the purposes described in such subsection. ( (d) State Home Defined.--In this section, the term ``State home'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(19) of title 38, United States Code. b) Designation in Senate.--In the Senate, this Act is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con.

H.J.Res.66

Congress

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Rep. Burchett, Tim

R

TN

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 18, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: ``Article-- ``Section 1. No person who has served three terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. ``Section 2. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years. ``Section 3. This article shall not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date of the ratification of this article.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than one year. No person who has served two terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as one term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than three years.

S.4729

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to waive the cost share requirement with respect to a payment provided for restoration of land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. That fire started as the result of a prescribed burn initiated by the Forest Service in the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, on April 6, 2022.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) on April 6, 2022, the Forest Service initiated the Las Dispensas-Gallinas prescribed burn on Federal land in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, when erratic winds were prevalent in the area, which was also suffering from severe drought after many years of insufficient precipitation; (2) on April 6, 2022, the prescribed burn, which became known as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'', exceeded the containment capabilities of the Forest Service, was declared a wildfire, and spread to other Federal and non-Federal land; (3) on April 19, 2022, the Calf Canyon Fire, also in San Miguel County, New Mexico, began burning on Federal land and was later identified as the result of a pile burn in January 2022 that remained dormant under the surface before reemerging; (4) on April 27, 2022, the Hermit's Peak Fire and the Calf Canyon Fire merged, and both fires were reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''; (5) by May 2, 2022, the fire had grown in size and caused evacuations in multiple villages and communities in San Miguel County and Mora County, including at the San Miguel county jail, the State's psychiatric hospital, the United World College, and New Mexico Highlands University; (6) on May 4, 2022, the President issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Colfax, Mora, and San Miguel, New Mexico; (7) on May 20, 2022, Chief of the Forest Service Randy Moore ordered a 90-day review of prescribed burn policies to reduce the risk of wildfires and ensure the safety of the communities involved; (8) the Forest Service has assumed responsibility for the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire; (9) the fire resulted in the loss of Federal, State, local, Tribal, and private property; and (10) the United States should compensate the victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. SEC. 3. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). SEC. 4. DEFINITION OF HERMIT'S PEAK/CALF CANYON FIRE. In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''. SEC. 5. WAIVER OF COST SHARE REQUIREMENT FOR LAND DAMAGED BY HERMIT'S PEAK/CALF CANYON FIRE. The Secretary of Agriculture shall waive the cost share requirement under subsection (d) of section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206) with respect to a payment provided under that section for restoration of land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. <all>

Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act

A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray

D

NM

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to waive the cost share requirement with respect to a payment provided for restoration of land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. That fire started as the result of a prescribed burn initiated by the Forest Service in the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, on April 6, 2022.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act''. 2. FINDINGS. PURPOSE. 2206). 4. DEFINITION OF HERMIT'S PEAK/CALF CANYON FIRE. In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''. SEC. 5. The Secretary of Agriculture shall waive the cost share requirement under subsection (d) of section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206) with respect to a payment provided under that section for restoration of land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act''. 2. FINDINGS. PURPOSE. 2206). 4. DEFINITION OF HERMIT'S PEAK/CALF CANYON FIRE. In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''. SEC. 5. The Secretary of Agriculture shall waive the cost share requirement under subsection (d) of section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206) with respect to a payment provided under that section for restoration of land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) on April 6, 2022, the Forest Service initiated the Las Dispensas-Gallinas prescribed burn on Federal land in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, when erratic winds were prevalent in the area, which was also suffering from severe drought after many years of insufficient precipitation; (2) on April 6, 2022, the prescribed burn, which became known as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'', exceeded the containment capabilities of the Forest Service, was declared a wildfire, and spread to other Federal and non-Federal land; (3) on April 19, 2022, the Calf Canyon Fire, also in San Miguel County, New Mexico, began burning on Federal land and was later identified as the result of a pile burn in January 2022 that remained dormant under the surface before reemerging; (4) on April 27, 2022, the Hermit's Peak Fire and the Calf Canyon Fire merged, and both fires were reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''; (5) by May 2, 2022, the fire had grown in size and caused evacuations in multiple villages and communities in San Miguel County and Mora County, including at the San Miguel county jail, the State's psychiatric hospital, the United World College, and New Mexico Highlands University; (6) on May 4, 2022, the President issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Colfax, Mora, and San Miguel, New Mexico; (7) on May 20, 2022, Chief of the Forest Service Randy Moore ordered a 90-day review of prescribed burn policies to reduce the risk of wildfires and ensure the safety of the communities involved; (8) the Forest Service has assumed responsibility for the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire; (9) the fire resulted in the loss of Federal, State, local, Tribal, and private property; and (10) the United States should compensate the victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. SEC. 3. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). SEC. 4. DEFINITION OF HERMIT'S PEAK/CALF CANYON FIRE. In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''. SEC. 5. WAIVER OF COST SHARE REQUIREMENT FOR LAND DAMAGED BY HERMIT'S PEAK/CALF CANYON FIRE. The Secretary of Agriculture shall waive the cost share requirement under subsection (d) of section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206) with respect to a payment provided under that section for restoration of land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) on April 6, 2022, the Forest Service initiated the Las Dispensas-Gallinas prescribed burn on Federal land in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, when erratic winds were prevalent in the area, which was also suffering from severe drought after many years of insufficient precipitation; (2) on April 6, 2022, the prescribed burn, which became known as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'', exceeded the containment capabilities of the Forest Service, was declared a wildfire, and spread to other Federal and non-Federal land; (3) on April 19, 2022, the Calf Canyon Fire, also in San Miguel County, New Mexico, began burning on Federal land and was later identified as the result of a pile burn in January 2022 that remained dormant under the surface before reemerging; (4) on April 27, 2022, the Hermit's Peak Fire and the Calf Canyon Fire merged, and both fires were reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''; (5) by May 2, 2022, the fire had grown in size and caused evacuations in multiple villages and communities in San Miguel County and Mora County, including at the San Miguel county jail, the State's psychiatric hospital, the United World College, and New Mexico Highlands University; (6) on May 4, 2022, the President issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Colfax, Mora, and San Miguel, New Mexico; (7) on May 20, 2022, Chief of the Forest Service Randy Moore ordered a 90-day review of prescribed burn policies to reduce the risk of wildfires and ensure the safety of the communities involved; (8) the Forest Service has assumed responsibility for the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire; (9) the fire resulted in the loss of Federal, State, local, Tribal, and private property; and (10) the United States should compensate the victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. SEC. 3. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). SEC. 4. DEFINITION OF HERMIT'S PEAK/CALF CANYON FIRE. In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''. SEC. 5. WAIVER OF COST SHARE REQUIREMENT FOR LAND DAMAGED BY HERMIT'S PEAK/CALF CANYON FIRE. The Secretary of Agriculture shall waive the cost share requirement under subsection (d) of section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206) with respect to a payment provided under that section for restoration of land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that victims of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire are eligible to receive 100 percent funding for the cost of carrying out emergency measures under the emergency forest restoration program under section 407 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2206). In this Act, the term ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire'' means-- (1) the fire resulting from the initiation by the Forest Service of a prescribed burn in the Santa Fe National Forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico, on April 6, 2022; (2) the pile burn holdover resulting from a prescribed burn by the Forest Service in January 2022, which reemerged on April 19, 2022; and (3) the merger of the fires described in paragraphs (1) and (2), reported as the ``Hermit's Peak Fire'' or the ``Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire''.

H.R.3422

Environmental Protection

Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021 This bill limits the authority of states with respect to water quality certifications. Specifically, the bill limits the authority of states to review federally permitted activities that may result in discharges into navigable waters.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CERTIFICATION. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1341) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence-- (I) by inserting ``by the applicant'' after ``any discharge''; and (II) by inserting ``as a result of the federally licensed or permitted activity'' after ``into the navigable waters''; (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``activity'' and inserting ``discharge''; (iii) in the third sentence, by striking ``applications'' each place it appears and inserting ``requests''; (iv) in the fifth sentence, by striking ``act on'' and inserting ``grant or deny''; and (v) by inserting after the fourth sentence the following: ``The certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall publish the requirements for certification that meet the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant.''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the second sentence-- (I) by striking ``such a discharge'' and inserting ``a discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; (II) by inserting ``receipt of the'' before ``notice''; and (III) by striking ``of application for such Federal license or permit'' and inserting ``under the preceding sentence''; (ii) in the third sentence-- (I) by striking ``such discharge'' and inserting ``any discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; and (II) by striking ``any water quality requirement'' and inserting ``the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307''; (iii) in the fifth sentence, by striking ``insure compliance with applicable water quality requirements.'' and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request.''; (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in the first sentence, by striking ``there will be compliance'' and inserting ``a discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply''; and (ii) in the second sentence-- (I) by striking ``section'' and inserting ``the applicable provisions of sections''; and (II) by striking ``or 307 of this Act'' and inserting ``and 307''; (D) in paragraph (4)-- (i) in the first sentence, by striking ``applicable effluent limitations'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``any discharge made by the applicant into the navigable waters as described in paragraph (1) will not violate the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.''; (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``will violate applicable effluent limitations or other limitations or other water quality requirements such Federal'' and inserting ``will result in a discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) that violates the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307, the Federal''; and (iii) in the third sentence-- (I) by striking ``such facility or activity'' and inserting ``a discharge made by the applicant into the navigable waters as described in paragraph (1)''; and (II) by striking ``section 301, 302, 303, 306, or 307 of this Act'' and inserting ``sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307''; and (E) in paragraph (5)-- (i) by striking ``such facility or activity has been operated in'' and inserting ``any discharge made by the applicant into the navigable waters as described in paragraph (1) is in''; and (ii) by striking ``section 301, 302, 303, 306, or 307 of this Act'' and inserting ``sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307''; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``assure that any applicant for a Federal license or permit will comply with any applicable'' and inserting the following: ``ensure that any discharge made by the applicant into the navigable waters as described in subsection (a)(1) shall comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''. <all>

Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes.

Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021

Rep. McKinley, David B.

R

WV

This bill limits the authority of states with respect to water quality certifications. Specifically, the bill limits the authority of states to review federally permitted activities that may result in discharges into navigable waters.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. CERTIFICATION. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. ''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the second sentence-- (I) by striking ``such a discharge'' and inserting ``a discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; (II) by inserting ``receipt of the'' before ``notice''; and (III) by striking ``of application for such Federal license or permit'' and inserting ``under the preceding sentence''; (ii) in the third sentence-- (I) by striking ``such discharge'' and inserting ``any discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; and (II) by striking ``any water quality requirement'' and inserting ``the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307''; (iii) in the fifth sentence, by striking ``insure compliance with applicable water quality requirements.'' and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request. Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. CERTIFICATION. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. ''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the second sentence-- (I) by striking ``such a discharge'' and inserting ``a discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; (II) by inserting ``receipt of the'' before ``notice''; and (III) by striking ``of application for such Federal license or permit'' and inserting ``under the preceding sentence''; (ii) in the third sentence-- (I) by striking ``such discharge'' and inserting ``any discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; and (II) by striking ``any water quality requirement'' and inserting ``the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307''; (iii) in the fifth sentence, by striking ``insure compliance with applicable water quality requirements.'' and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. CERTIFICATION. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1341) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence-- (I) by inserting ``by the applicant'' after ``any discharge''; and (II) by inserting ``as a result of the federally licensed or permitted activity'' after ``into the navigable waters''; (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``activity'' and inserting ``discharge''; (iii) in the third sentence, by striking ``applications'' each place it appears and inserting ``requests''; (iv) in the fifth sentence, by striking ``act on'' and inserting ``grant or deny''; and (v) by inserting after the fourth sentence the following: ``The certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall publish the requirements for certification that meet the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. ''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the second sentence-- (I) by striking ``such a discharge'' and inserting ``a discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; (II) by inserting ``receipt of the'' before ``notice''; and (III) by striking ``of application for such Federal license or permit'' and inserting ``under the preceding sentence''; (ii) in the third sentence-- (I) by striking ``such discharge'' and inserting ``any discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; and (II) by striking ``any water quality requirement'' and inserting ``the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307''; (iii) in the fifth sentence, by striking ``insure compliance with applicable water quality requirements.'' and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request. Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CERTIFICATION. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1341) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence-- (I) by inserting ``by the applicant'' after ``any discharge''; and (II) by inserting ``as a result of the federally licensed or permitted activity'' after ``into the navigable waters''; (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``activity'' and inserting ``discharge''; (iii) in the third sentence, by striking ``applications'' each place it appears and inserting ``requests''; (iv) in the fifth sentence, by striking ``act on'' and inserting ``grant or deny''; and (v) by inserting after the fourth sentence the following: ``The certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall publish the requirements for certification that meet the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant.''; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the second sentence-- (I) by striking ``such a discharge'' and inserting ``a discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; (II) by inserting ``receipt of the'' before ``notice''; and (III) by striking ``of application for such Federal license or permit'' and inserting ``under the preceding sentence''; (ii) in the third sentence-- (I) by striking ``such discharge'' and inserting ``any discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1)''; and (II) by striking ``any water quality requirement'' and inserting ``the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307''; (iii) in the fifth sentence, by striking ``insure compliance with applicable water quality requirements.'' and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request.''; (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in the first sentence, by striking ``there will be compliance'' and inserting ``a discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply''; and (ii) in the second sentence-- (I) by striking ``section'' and inserting ``the applicable provisions of sections''; and (II) by striking ``or 307 of this Act'' and inserting ``and 307''; (D) in paragraph (4)-- (i) in the first sentence, by striking ``applicable effluent limitations'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``any discharge made by the applicant into the navigable waters as described in paragraph (1) will not violate the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.''; (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``will violate applicable effluent limitations or other limitations or other water quality requirements such Federal'' and inserting ``will result in a discharge made into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) that violates the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307, the Federal''; and (iii) in the third sentence-- (I) by striking ``such facility or activity'' and inserting ``a discharge made by the applicant into the navigable waters as described in paragraph (1)''; and (II) by striking ``section 301, 302, 303, 306, or 307 of this Act'' and inserting ``sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307''; and (E) in paragraph (5)-- (i) by striking ``such facility or activity has been operated in'' and inserting ``any discharge made by the applicant into the navigable waters as described in paragraph (1) is in''; and (ii) by striking ``section 301, 302, 303, 306, or 307 of this Act'' and inserting ``sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307''; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``assure that any applicant for a Federal license or permit will comply with any applicable'' and inserting the following: ``ensure that any discharge made by the applicant into the navigable waters as described in subsection (a)(1) shall comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. ''; ( and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request. ''; ( Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. ''; ( and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request. ''; ( Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. ''; ( and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request. ''; ( Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. ''; ( and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request. ''; ( Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. ''; ( and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; On receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State or interstate agency, as applicable, shall immediately notify the Administrator of the request. ''; ( Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes with respect to water quality certification, and for other purposes. The decision to grant or deny a request shall be based only on the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 and the grounds for a decision shall be set forth in writing to the applicant. and inserting ``ensure any discharge into the navigable waters by the applicant as described in paragraph (1) will comply with the applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307. ''; and (iv) by striking the first sentence and inserting ``Not later than 90 days after receipt of a request for certification, the certifying State, interstate agency, or Administrator shall identify in writing all specific additional materials or information that are necessary to make a final decision on a request for certification. Any limitations or requirements in the preceding sentence shall become a condition on any Federal license or permit subject to the provisions of this section. ``(e) Definition of Applicable Provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307.--In this section, the term `applicable provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307' means, as applicable,''; and (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated)-- (A) by striking ``with''; (B) by striking ``other appropriate''; and (C) by striking ``set forth'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``implementing water quality criteria under section 303 necessary to support the specified designated use or uses of the receiving navigable water.''.

H.R.8495

Agriculture and Food

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

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

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022

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

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022

Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer

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

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

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

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022''. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE FOOD AND NUTRITION ACT OF 2008. 2014) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,'', (2) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``and Guam'' and inserting ``Guam, and Puerto Rico'', and (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Hawaii,'' each place it appears, and (B) in paragraph (6)(B) by inserting ``Puerto Rico,'' after ``Guam,''. 3. SUBMISSION OF PLAN OF OPERATION; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; DETERMINATION AND CERTIFICATION BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE. 2011 et seq.). (b) Technical Assistance.--Within the 60-day period specified in subsection (a) and upon request from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Secretary shall provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to formulate a plan of operation described in subsection (a). 2020). If the Secretary does not approve such plan, the Secretary shall provide, not later than 30 days after disapproval, a statement that specifies each of the requirements that were not satisfied by such plan. 2012(r)). 4. TRANSITION FROM THE CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT FOR PUERTO RICO. (b) Report.--For each year a plan is continued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the operation of such plan. The Secretary shall include in such report information related to increases in funding that are required to accommodate the transition of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from the receipt of block grant payments to the implementation of supplemental nutrition assistance program. 5. Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2028) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting ``until the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022,'' after ``(A)'', (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) in clause (i) by striking ``and'' at the end, and (II) in clause (ii)-- (aa) by inserting ``, and ending on the date he Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', (bb) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (cc) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) subject to the availability of appropriations under section 18(a), for each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, 0.4 percent of the aggregate amount specified in clause (i) and adjusted under clause (ii), as further adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section 3(u)(4) between June 30 of the penultimate fiscal year preceding such effective date and June 30 of the fiscal year for which the adjustment is made under this clause. '', (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) by striking ``For'' and inserting the following: `` (i) For.--'', (II) by inserting ``ending on the date the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022'' after ``thereafter'', and (III) by adding at the end, the following: ``(ii) For each fiscal year beginning after the Secretary terminates the implementation of the plan under section 4(a) of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022, the Secretary shall use 100 percent of the funds made available under subparagraph (A) for payment to American Samoa to pay 100 percent of the expenditures by American Samoa for a nutrition assistance program extended under section 601(c) of Public Law 96-597 (48 U.S.C. 1469d(c)). AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE DATES. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S.703

Taxation

Home Advantage for American Families Act This bill requires any foreign person involved in a transaction related to the sale of residential property located in any of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population to report to the Department of the Treasury information for identifying the person purchasing the property, the amount and source of the funds received by the seller, the date and nature of the transaction, and other information deemed necessary. The bill also increases (1) from 15% to 30% the rate of withholding on sales proceeds of certain residential real property, and (2) the low-income housing tax credit state ceiling.

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Advantage for American Families Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF TOOLS TO COMBAT MONEY LAUNDERING. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5337. Reports on applicable residential property ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicable residential property.--The term `applicable residential property' means property described in section 1445(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is located in any of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population (as determined by the Office of Management and Budget). ``(2) Foreign person.--The term `foreign person' means any person that is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. ``(3) Sale of applicable residential property.--The term `sale of applicable residential property' means the sale of an interest in applicable residential property. ``(b) Reports.--Any foreign person involved in a transaction related to the sale of applicable residential property shall submit to the Secretary of the Treasury a report with respect to the transaction or any related transaction that contains-- ``(1) the name and any other identification information that the Secretary determines is necessary of the individual purchasing the applicable residential property; ``(2) the amount and source of the funds received by the seller, as determined by the Secretary; ``(3) the date and nature of the transaction; and ``(4) any other information, including the identification of the person filing the report, that the Secretary determines is necessary. ``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations carrying out this section.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5337. Reports on applicable residential property.''. (c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. SEC. 3. INCREASED WITHHOLDING ON SALE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS. (a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. ``(2) Applicable residential property.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable residential property' means any interest which-- ``(A) is an interest described in section 897(c)(1)(A)(i), and ``(B) is an interest in residential real property.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to dispositions after the date which is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. INCREASE IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT STATE CEILING. (a) In General.--Section 42(h)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of clause (iii), by striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting ``, plus'', and by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v) the qualified single-family housing amount determined under subparagraph (J).''. (b) Qualified Single-Family Housing Amount.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(J) Qualified single-family housing amount.--The qualified single-family housing amount determined under this subparagraph for any calendar year is an amount equal to the sum of-- ``(i) 10 percent of the amount determined under subparagraph (C)(ii) for such calendar year (determined after application of subparagraphs (H) and (I)), ``(ii) the excess (if any) of the amount described in clause (i) for the preceding calendar year over the amounts allocated to projects described in paragraph (9) for such preceding calendar year, ``(iii) the amount allocated within the State (not in excess of the amount determined under this subparagraph for the preceding calendar year reduced by the amount described in clause (ii) for the second preceding calendar year) for any project-- ``(I) which is described in paragraph (9) and which fails to meet the 10 percent test under paragraph (1)(E)(ii) on a date after the close of the calendar year in which the allocation was made, ``(II) which does not become a qualified low-income housing project described in paragraph (9) within the period required by this section or the terms of the allocation, or ``(III) which is described in paragraph (9) and with respect to which an allocation is cancelled by mutual consent of the housing credit agency and the allocation recipient, plus ``(iv) the amount, if any, determined under subparagraph (D), applied-- ``(I) by substituting `unused qualified single-family housing carryover' for `unused housing credit carryover' in clause (i) thereof, ``(II) without regard to clause (ii) thereof, ``(III) by substituting `unused qualified single-family housing carryovers' for `unused housing credit carryovers' in clause (iii) thereof, and ``(IV) by substituting `an amount equal to its entire qualified single- family housing amount to projects described in paragraph (9)' for `entire State housing credit ceiling (determined without regard to amounts described in subparagraph (C)(v))' in clause (iv)(I) thereof.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. (B) Section 42(h)(3)(D) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(determined without regard to amounts described in subparagraph (C)(v))'' after ``entire State housing credit ceiling''. (c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to allocations made for calendar years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Home Advantage for American Families Act

A bill to reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases.

Home Advantage for American Families Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill requires any foreign person involved in a transaction related to the sale of residential property located in any of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population to report to the Department of the Treasury information for identifying the person purchasing the property, the amount and source of the funds received by the seller, the date and nature of the transaction, and other information deemed necessary. The bill also increases (1) from 15% to 30% the rate of withholding on sales proceeds of certain residential real property, and (2) the low-income housing tax credit state ceiling.

SHORT TITLE. 5337. ``(2) Foreign person.--The term `foreign person' means any person that is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Reports on applicable residential property.''. (c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. INCREASED WITHHOLDING ON SALE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to dispositions after the date which is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. (b) Qualified Single-Family Housing Amount.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(J) Qualified single-family housing amount.--The qualified single-family housing amount determined under this subparagraph for any calendar year is an amount equal to the sum of-- ``(i) 10 percent of the amount determined under subparagraph (C)(ii) for such calendar year (determined after application of subparagraphs (H) and (I)), ``(ii) the excess (if any) of the amount described in clause (i) for the preceding calendar year over the amounts allocated to projects described in paragraph (9) for such preceding calendar year, ``(iii) the amount allocated within the State (not in excess of the amount determined under this subparagraph for the preceding calendar year reduced by the amount described in clause (ii) for the second preceding calendar year) for any project-- ``(I) which is described in paragraph (9) and which fails to meet the 10 percent test under paragraph (1)(E)(ii) on a date after the close of the calendar year in which the allocation was made, ``(II) which does not become a qualified low-income housing project described in paragraph (9) within the period required by this section or the terms of the allocation, or ``(III) which is described in paragraph (9) and with respect to which an allocation is cancelled by mutual consent of the housing credit agency and the allocation recipient, plus ``(iv) the amount, if any, determined under subparagraph (D), applied-- ``(I) by substituting `unused qualified single-family housing carryover' for `unused housing credit carryover' in clause (i) thereof, ``(II) without regard to clause (ii) thereof, ``(III) by substituting `unused qualified single-family housing carryovers' for `unused housing credit carryovers' in clause (iii) thereof, and ``(IV) by substituting `an amount equal to its entire qualified single- family housing amount to projects described in paragraph (9)' for `entire State housing credit ceiling (determined without regard to amounts described in subparagraph (C)(v))' in clause (iv)(I) thereof.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''.

Reports on applicable residential property.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to dispositions after the date which is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''.

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Advantage for American Families Act''. EXPANSION OF TOOLS TO COMBAT MONEY LAUNDERING. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5337. ``(2) Foreign person.--The term `foreign person' means any person that is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. ``(b) Reports.--Any foreign person involved in a transaction related to the sale of applicable residential property shall submit to the Secretary of the Treasury a report with respect to the transaction or any related transaction that contains-- ``(1) the name and any other identification information that the Secretary determines is necessary of the individual purchasing the applicable residential property; ``(2) the amount and source of the funds received by the seller, as determined by the Secretary; ``(3) the date and nature of the transaction; and ``(4) any other information, including the identification of the person filing the report, that the Secretary determines is necessary. ``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations carrying out this section.''. Reports on applicable residential property.''. (c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. INCREASED WITHHOLDING ON SALE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to dispositions after the date which is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. (b) Qualified Single-Family Housing Amount.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(J) Qualified single-family housing amount.--The qualified single-family housing amount determined under this subparagraph for any calendar year is an amount equal to the sum of-- ``(i) 10 percent of the amount determined under subparagraph (C)(ii) for such calendar year (determined after application of subparagraphs (H) and (I)), ``(ii) the excess (if any) of the amount described in clause (i) for the preceding calendar year over the amounts allocated to projects described in paragraph (9) for such preceding calendar year, ``(iii) the amount allocated within the State (not in excess of the amount determined under this subparagraph for the preceding calendar year reduced by the amount described in clause (ii) for the second preceding calendar year) for any project-- ``(I) which is described in paragraph (9) and which fails to meet the 10 percent test under paragraph (1)(E)(ii) on a date after the close of the calendar year in which the allocation was made, ``(II) which does not become a qualified low-income housing project described in paragraph (9) within the period required by this section or the terms of the allocation, or ``(III) which is described in paragraph (9) and with respect to which an allocation is cancelled by mutual consent of the housing credit agency and the allocation recipient, plus ``(iv) the amount, if any, determined under subparagraph (D), applied-- ``(I) by substituting `unused qualified single-family housing carryover' for `unused housing credit carryover' in clause (i) thereof, ``(II) without regard to clause (ii) thereof, ``(III) by substituting `unused qualified single-family housing carryovers' for `unused housing credit carryovers' in clause (iii) thereof, and ``(IV) by substituting `an amount equal to its entire qualified single- family housing amount to projects described in paragraph (9)' for `entire State housing credit ceiling (determined without regard to amounts described in subparagraph (C)(v))' in clause (iv)(I) thereof.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''.

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Advantage for American Families Act''. EXPANSION OF TOOLS TO COMBAT MONEY LAUNDERING. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5337. ``(2) Foreign person.--The term `foreign person' means any person that is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. ``(b) Reports.--Any foreign person involved in a transaction related to the sale of applicable residential property shall submit to the Secretary of the Treasury a report with respect to the transaction or any related transaction that contains-- ``(1) the name and any other identification information that the Secretary determines is necessary of the individual purchasing the applicable residential property; ``(2) the amount and source of the funds received by the seller, as determined by the Secretary; ``(3) the date and nature of the transaction; and ``(4) any other information, including the identification of the person filing the report, that the Secretary determines is necessary. ``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations carrying out this section.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5337. Reports on applicable residential property.''. (c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. INCREASED WITHHOLDING ON SALE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS. (a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. ``(2) Applicable residential property.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable residential property' means any interest which-- ``(A) is an interest described in section 897(c)(1)(A)(i), and ``(B) is an interest in residential real property.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to dispositions after the date which is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. INCREASE IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT STATE CEILING. (a) In General.--Section 42(h)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of clause (iii), by striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting ``, plus'', and by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v) the qualified single-family housing amount determined under subparagraph (J).''. (b) Qualified Single-Family Housing Amount.-- (1) In general.--Section 42(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(J) Qualified single-family housing amount.--The qualified single-family housing amount determined under this subparagraph for any calendar year is an amount equal to the sum of-- ``(i) 10 percent of the amount determined under subparagraph (C)(ii) for such calendar year (determined after application of subparagraphs (H) and (I)), ``(ii) the excess (if any) of the amount described in clause (i) for the preceding calendar year over the amounts allocated to projects described in paragraph (9) for such preceding calendar year, ``(iii) the amount allocated within the State (not in excess of the amount determined under this subparagraph for the preceding calendar year reduced by the amount described in clause (ii) for the second preceding calendar year) for any project-- ``(I) which is described in paragraph (9) and which fails to meet the 10 percent test under paragraph (1)(E)(ii) on a date after the close of the calendar year in which the allocation was made, ``(II) which does not become a qualified low-income housing project described in paragraph (9) within the period required by this section or the terms of the allocation, or ``(III) which is described in paragraph (9) and with respect to which an allocation is cancelled by mutual consent of the housing credit agency and the allocation recipient, plus ``(iv) the amount, if any, determined under subparagraph (D), applied-- ``(I) by substituting `unused qualified single-family housing carryover' for `unused housing credit carryover' in clause (i) thereof, ``(II) without regard to clause (ii) thereof, ``(III) by substituting `unused qualified single-family housing carryovers' for `unused housing credit carryovers' in clause (iii) thereof, and ``(IV) by substituting `an amount equal to its entire qualified single- family housing amount to projects described in paragraph (9)' for `entire State housing credit ceiling (determined without regard to amounts described in subparagraph (C)(v))' in clause (iv)(I) thereof.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. (c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''.

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. Reports on applicable residential property ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicable residential property.--The term `applicable residential property' means property described in section 1445(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is located in any of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population (as determined by the Office of Management and Budget). ``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations carrying out this section.''. ( c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. (a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. ``(2) Applicable residential property.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable residential property' means any interest which-- ``(A) is an interest described in section 897(c)(1)(A)(i), and ``(B) is an interest in residential real property.''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Advantage for American Families Act''. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5337. (c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Advantage for American Families Act''. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5337. (c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. Reports on applicable residential property ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicable residential property.--The term `applicable residential property' means property described in section 1445(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is located in any of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population (as determined by the Office of Management and Budget). ``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations carrying out this section.''. ( c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. (a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. ``(2) Applicable residential property.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable residential property' means any interest which-- ``(A) is an interest described in section 897(c)(1)(A)(i), and ``(B) is an interest in residential real property.''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Advantage for American Families Act''. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5337. (c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. Reports on applicable residential property ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicable residential property.--The term `applicable residential property' means property described in section 1445(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is located in any of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population (as determined by the Office of Management and Budget). ``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations carrying out this section.''. ( c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. (a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. ``(2) Applicable residential property.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable residential property' means any interest which-- ``(A) is an interest described in section 897(c)(1)(A)(i), and ``(B) is an interest in residential real property.''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Advantage for American Families Act''. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5337. (c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. Reports on applicable residential property ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicable residential property.--The term `applicable residential property' means property described in section 1445(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is located in any of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population (as determined by the Office of Management and Budget). ``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations carrying out this section.''. ( c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. (a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. ``(2) Applicable residential property.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable residential property' means any interest which-- ``(A) is an interest described in section 897(c)(1)(A)(i), and ``(B) is an interest in residential real property.''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Advantage for American Families Act''. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``5337. (c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

To reduce the excessive appreciation of United States residential real estate due to foreign purchases. Reports on applicable residential property ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Applicable residential property.--The term `applicable residential property' means property described in section 1445(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is located in any of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population (as determined by the Office of Management and Budget). ``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations carrying out this section.''. ( c) List of Top 15 Largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas.--Not less than every 5 years, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update the list of the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas by population. (a) In General.--Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Special Rule for Certain Dispositions of Residential Real Property.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of the disposition of any applicable residential property, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `15 percent'. ``(2) Applicable residential property.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `applicable residential property' means any interest which-- ``(A) is an interest described in section 897(c)(1)(A)(i), and ``(B) is an interest in residential real property.''. ( (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 42(h)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than amounts allocated from the qualified single-family housing amount)'' after ``the housing credit dollar amount previously allocated within the State''. ( c) Set Aside of Increased Amounts.--Section 42(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Set aside of qualified single-family housing amount.--The portion of the State housing credit ceiling which is equal to the qualified single-family housing amount for any calendar year shall be allocated to projects consisting of 1 to 4 dwelling units that are located in qualified census tracts (as defined in subsection (d)(5)(B)(i)).''. (

S.4577

Government Operations and Politics

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022 This bill requires the use of plain writing when the federal government provides information about benefits and services. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies. Covered content means any content that is necessary for obtaining a federal benefit or service or for filing taxes or that provides information about The OMB must report annually to Congress on this bill's implementation and may make such reports available on a public website. Each agency must ensure compliance. The bill incorporates plain writing requirements into statutory provisions pertaining to new websites and digital services.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. (2) Covered content.--The term ``covered content''-- (A) means any content that-- (i) is necessary for obtaining any benefit or service from the Federal Government or for filing taxes; or (ii) provides information about-- (I) any benefit or service from the Federal Government; (II) any operations, policies, or guidance of an agency that are of material importance to the agency and are posted publicly by the agency, including any explanation of how to comply with a requirement the Federal Government administers or enforces; (III) how to interact with or provide feedback to an agency regarding the operations, policies, or guidance of the agency; or (IV) how to navigate or interact with any agency website, digital service, or office; (B) includes-- (i) (whether in paper or electronic form) a letter, publication, form, notice, guidance, policy, instruction, or official correspondence of an agency; (ii) all content necessary for public understanding, interaction, and use of an agency digital service or website; and (iii) instructions on how to submit comments, feedback, or information in response to a regulation during any portion of the rulemaking or implementation process for a regulation; and (C) subject to subparagraph (B)(iii), does not include a regulation. (3) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (4) Open government data asset.--The term ``open Government data asset'' has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. (5) Plain writing.--The term ``plain writing'' means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience, including an audience who may be disabled, may not be proficient in English, or may otherwise be disadvantaged or traditionally underserved. SEC. 3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies. (b) Requirements.--The guidance required under subsection (a) shall-- (1) establish procedures under which an agency shall review any content in use on the date of enactment of this Act to determine if it is covered content; (2) establish policies for an agency to ensure that any content of the agency that is covered content, including any content created or updated after the date of enactment of this Act that is determined to be covered content, is drafted in plain writing; (3) establish qualitative and quantitative metrics by which an agency shall be measured for compliance with the requirements to identify covered content, draft covered content in plain writing, and solicit and incorporate public feedback and data to improve public engagement and interaction with the agency; (4) prescribe processes by which agencies shall submit agency reports required by the Director, in an appropriate manner and form, to support the governmentwide reports required under subsection (c); and (5) require an agency to solicit public feedback, collect data, and routinely test the creation or modification of covered content of the agency. (c) Reports to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director 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 on implementation of this Act by agencies, including the progress of agencies towards the metrics established under subsection (b)(3) and any other information or data determined by the Director to inform Congress and the public on implementation of plain writing in covered content by agencies. (2) Public website.-- (A) In general.--The Director may make the reports submitted under paragraph (1) available on a public website determined by the Director. (B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. (3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. (B) Agency performance plans.--Section 1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(11) incorporate the metrics established under section 3(b)(3) of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022.''. SEC. 4. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES. (a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. (b) Requirement To Use Plain Language in Covered Content.--Except as provided in the amendments made by section 5(1), on and after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, each agency shall use plain writing in all covered content made available by the agency, consistent with the guidance issued by the Director under section 3(a). (c) Requirement for Feedback From Customers.--The head of each agency shall ensure that there are opportunities and mechanisms in place (whether in paper or electronic form) that incorporate plain writing instructions for feedback from individuals or entities obtaining services from or engaging in transactions with the agency. (d) Public Feedback.--The head of each agency shall maintain an accessible form, survey tool, or other portion of a website of the agency to solicit feedback from the public on compliance with this Act by the agency and to collect the feedback and data required under section 3(b)(5). SEC. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE 21ST CENTURY IDEA ACT. Section 3 of the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (9), not later''; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(9) is drafted using plain writing (as defined in section 2 of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022), as is required under section 4 of such Act for covered content (as defined in section 2 of such Act), by not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of such Act.''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. SEC. 6. LIMITATION ON JUDICIAL ENFORCEABILITY. (a) Judicial Review.--No court shall have jurisdiction over any claim related to any act or omission arising out of any provision of this Act. (b) Enforceability.--No provision of this Act shall be construed to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by any administrative or judicial action. SEC. 7. REPEAL. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed. Passed the Senate December 7, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4577 _______________________________________________________________________

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022

A bill to improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes.

Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022 Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022 Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022

Sen. Peters, Gary C.

D

MI

This bill requires the use of plain writing when the federal government provides information about benefits and services. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies. Covered content means any content that is necessary for obtaining a federal benefit or service or for filing taxes or that provides information about The OMB must report annually to Congress on this bill's implementation and may make such reports available on a public website. Each agency must ensure compliance. The bill incorporates plain writing requirements into statutory provisions pertaining to new websites and digital services.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (2) Covered content.--The term ``covered content''-- (A) means any content that-- (i) is necessary for obtaining any benefit or service from the Federal Government or for filing taxes; or (ii) provides information about-- (I) any benefit or service from the Federal Government; (II) any operations, policies, or guidance of an agency that are of material importance to the agency and are posted publicly by the agency, including any explanation of how to comply with a requirement the Federal Government administers or enforces; (III) how to interact with or provide feedback to an agency regarding the operations, policies, or guidance of the agency; or (IV) how to navigate or interact with any agency website, digital service, or office; (B) includes-- (i) (whether in paper or electronic form) a letter, publication, form, notice, guidance, policy, instruction, or official correspondence of an agency; (ii) all content necessary for public understanding, interaction, and use of an agency digital service or website; and (iii) instructions on how to submit comments, feedback, or information in response to a regulation during any portion of the rulemaking or implementation process for a regulation; and (C) subject to subparagraph (B)(iii), does not include a regulation. 3. (B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. (B) Agency performance plans.--Section 1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(11) incorporate the metrics established under section 3(b)(3) of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022.''. 4. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES. (a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE 21ST CENTURY IDEA ACT. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. 6. LIMITATION ON JUDICIAL ENFORCEABILITY. SEC. 7. REPEAL. 301 note) is repealed. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4577 _______________________________________________________________________

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022''. 2. (2) Covered content.--The term ``covered content''-- (A) means any content that-- (i) is necessary for obtaining any benefit or service from the Federal Government or for filing taxes; or (ii) provides information about-- (I) any benefit or service from the Federal Government; (II) any operations, policies, or guidance of an agency that are of material importance to the agency and are posted publicly by the agency, including any explanation of how to comply with a requirement the Federal Government administers or enforces; (III) how to interact with or provide feedback to an agency regarding the operations, policies, or guidance of the agency; or (IV) how to navigate or interact with any agency website, digital service, or office; (B) includes-- (i) (whether in paper or electronic form) a letter, publication, form, notice, guidance, policy, instruction, or official correspondence of an agency; (ii) all content necessary for public understanding, interaction, and use of an agency digital service or website; and (iii) instructions on how to submit comments, feedback, or information in response to a regulation during any portion of the rulemaking or implementation process for a regulation; and (C) subject to subparagraph (B)(iii), does not include a regulation. 3. (B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. 4. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE 21ST CENTURY IDEA ACT. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. LIMITATION ON JUDICIAL ENFORCEABILITY. SEC. 7. 301 note) is repealed. Attest: Secretary.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (2) Covered content.--The term ``covered content''-- (A) means any content that-- (i) is necessary for obtaining any benefit or service from the Federal Government or for filing taxes; or (ii) provides information about-- (I) any benefit or service from the Federal Government; (II) any operations, policies, or guidance of an agency that are of material importance to the agency and are posted publicly by the agency, including any explanation of how to comply with a requirement the Federal Government administers or enforces; (III) how to interact with or provide feedback to an agency regarding the operations, policies, or guidance of the agency; or (IV) how to navigate or interact with any agency website, digital service, or office; (B) includes-- (i) (whether in paper or electronic form) a letter, publication, form, notice, guidance, policy, instruction, or official correspondence of an agency; (ii) all content necessary for public understanding, interaction, and use of an agency digital service or website; and (iii) instructions on how to submit comments, feedback, or information in response to a regulation during any portion of the rulemaking or implementation process for a regulation; and (C) subject to subparagraph (B)(iii), does not include a regulation. (5) Plain writing.--The term ``plain writing'' means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience, including an audience who may be disabled, may not be proficient in English, or may otherwise be disadvantaged or traditionally underserved. 3. (b) Requirements.--The guidance required under subsection (a) shall-- (1) establish procedures under which an agency shall review any content in use on the date of enactment of this Act to determine if it is covered content; (2) establish policies for an agency to ensure that any content of the agency that is covered content, including any content created or updated after the date of enactment of this Act that is determined to be covered content, is drafted in plain writing; (3) establish qualitative and quantitative metrics by which an agency shall be measured for compliance with the requirements to identify covered content, draft covered content in plain writing, and solicit and incorporate public feedback and data to improve public engagement and interaction with the agency; (4) prescribe processes by which agencies shall submit agency reports required by the Director, in an appropriate manner and form, to support the governmentwide reports required under subsection (c); and (5) require an agency to solicit public feedback, collect data, and routinely test the creation or modification of covered content of the agency. (B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. (B) Agency performance plans.--Section 1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(11) incorporate the metrics established under section 3(b)(3) of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022.''. 4. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES. (a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE 21ST CENTURY IDEA ACT. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. 6. LIMITATION ON JUDICIAL ENFORCEABILITY. (a) Judicial Review.--No court shall have jurisdiction over any claim related to any act or omission arising out of any provision of this Act. SEC. 7. REPEAL. 301 note) is repealed. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4577 _______________________________________________________________________

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. (2) Covered content.--The term ``covered content''-- (A) means any content that-- (i) is necessary for obtaining any benefit or service from the Federal Government or for filing taxes; or (ii) provides information about-- (I) any benefit or service from the Federal Government; (II) any operations, policies, or guidance of an agency that are of material importance to the agency and are posted publicly by the agency, including any explanation of how to comply with a requirement the Federal Government administers or enforces; (III) how to interact with or provide feedback to an agency regarding the operations, policies, or guidance of the agency; or (IV) how to navigate or interact with any agency website, digital service, or office; (B) includes-- (i) (whether in paper or electronic form) a letter, publication, form, notice, guidance, policy, instruction, or official correspondence of an agency; (ii) all content necessary for public understanding, interaction, and use of an agency digital service or website; and (iii) instructions on how to submit comments, feedback, or information in response to a regulation during any portion of the rulemaking or implementation process for a regulation; and (C) subject to subparagraph (B)(iii), does not include a regulation. (5) Plain writing.--The term ``plain writing'' means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience, including an audience who may be disabled, may not be proficient in English, or may otherwise be disadvantaged or traditionally underserved. 3. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall rescind outdated guidance and issue new guidance for the creation, maintenance, and use of covered content at agencies. (b) Requirements.--The guidance required under subsection (a) shall-- (1) establish procedures under which an agency shall review any content in use on the date of enactment of this Act to determine if it is covered content; (2) establish policies for an agency to ensure that any content of the agency that is covered content, including any content created or updated after the date of enactment of this Act that is determined to be covered content, is drafted in plain writing; (3) establish qualitative and quantitative metrics by which an agency shall be measured for compliance with the requirements to identify covered content, draft covered content in plain writing, and solicit and incorporate public feedback and data to improve public engagement and interaction with the agency; (4) prescribe processes by which agencies shall submit agency reports required by the Director, in an appropriate manner and form, to support the governmentwide reports required under subsection (c); and (5) require an agency to solicit public feedback, collect data, and routinely test the creation or modification of covered content of the agency. (B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. (B) Agency performance plans.--Section 1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(11) incorporate the metrics established under section 3(b)(3) of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022.''. 4. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES. (a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. (c) Requirement for Feedback From Customers.--The head of each agency shall ensure that there are opportunities and mechanisms in place (whether in paper or electronic form) that incorporate plain writing instructions for feedback from individuals or entities obtaining services from or engaging in transactions with the agency. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE 21ST CENTURY IDEA ACT. Section 3 of the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (44 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. 6. LIMITATION ON JUDICIAL ENFORCEABILITY. (a) Judicial Review.--No court shall have jurisdiction over any claim related to any act or omission arising out of any provision of this Act. (b) Enforceability.--No provision of this Act shall be construed to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by any administrative or judicial action. SEC. 7. REPEAL. 301 note) is repealed. Passed the Senate December 7, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4577 _______________________________________________________________________

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. 3) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ( 4) Open government data asset.--The term ``open Government data asset'' has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. (5) Plain writing.--The term ``plain writing'' means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience, including an audience who may be disabled, may not be proficient in English, or may otherwise be disadvantaged or traditionally underserved. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. ( 2) Public website.-- (A) In general.--The Director may make the reports submitted under paragraph (1) available on a public website determined by the Director. ( 3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. (B) Agency performance plans.--Section 1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(11) incorporate the metrics established under section 3(b)(3) of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022.''. a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. ( (d) Public Feedback.--The head of each agency shall maintain an accessible form, survey tool, or other portion of a website of the agency to solicit feedback from the public on compliance with this Act by the agency and to collect the feedback and data required under section 3(b)(5). AMENDMENTS TO THE 21ST CENTURY IDEA ACT. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. ( RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. ( B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. (3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. ( a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. ( and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. ( RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. ( B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. (3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. ( a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. ( and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. 3) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ( 4) Open government data asset.--The term ``open Government data asset'' has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. (5) Plain writing.--The term ``plain writing'' means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience, including an audience who may be disabled, may not be proficient in English, or may otherwise be disadvantaged or traditionally underserved. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. ( 2) Public website.-- (A) In general.--The Director may make the reports submitted under paragraph (1) available on a public website determined by the Director. ( 3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. (B) Agency performance plans.--Section 1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(11) incorporate the metrics established under section 3(b)(3) of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022.''. a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. ( (d) Public Feedback.--The head of each agency shall maintain an accessible form, survey tool, or other portion of a website of the agency to solicit feedback from the public on compliance with this Act by the agency and to collect the feedback and data required under section 3(b)(5). AMENDMENTS TO THE 21ST CENTURY IDEA ACT. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. ( RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. ( B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. (3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. ( a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. ( and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. 3) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ( 4) Open government data asset.--The term ``open Government data asset'' has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. (5) Plain writing.--The term ``plain writing'' means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience, including an audience who may be disabled, may not be proficient in English, or may otherwise be disadvantaged or traditionally underserved. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. ( 2) Public website.-- (A) In general.--The Director may make the reports submitted under paragraph (1) available on a public website determined by the Director. ( 3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. (B) Agency performance plans.--Section 1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(11) incorporate the metrics established under section 3(b)(3) of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022.''. a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. ( (d) Public Feedback.--The head of each agency shall maintain an accessible form, survey tool, or other portion of a website of the agency to solicit feedback from the public on compliance with this Act by the agency and to collect the feedback and data required under section 3(b)(5). AMENDMENTS TO THE 21ST CENTURY IDEA ACT. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. ( RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. ( B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. (3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. ( a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. ( and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. 3) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ( 4) Open government data asset.--The term ``open Government data asset'' has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code. (5) Plain writing.--The term ``plain writing'' means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience, including an audience who may be disabled, may not be proficient in English, or may otherwise be disadvantaged or traditionally underserved. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. ( 2) Public website.-- (A) In general.--The Director may make the reports submitted under paragraph (1) available on a public website determined by the Director. ( 3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. (B) Agency performance plans.--Section 1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(11) incorporate the metrics established under section 3(b)(3) of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022.''. a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. ( (d) Public Feedback.--The head of each agency shall maintain an accessible form, survey tool, or other portion of a website of the agency to solicit feedback from the public on compliance with this Act by the agency and to collect the feedback and data required under section 3(b)(5). AMENDMENTS TO THE 21ST CENTURY IDEA ACT. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' means an executive agency and a military department, as such terms are defined in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code, respectively. ( RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR. ( B) Form.--If the Director makes reports available under subparagraph (A), the reports shall be maintained as open Government data assets. (3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. ( a) In General.--The head of each agency shall ensure compliance with this Act, including through the designation of a senior officer at the agency (not lower than an Assistant Secretary or equivalent) to oversee implementation by the agency, including all bureaus, offices, or other subordinate components of the agency. ( and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``Not later'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later''; and (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022, comply with the requirements under subsection (a).''. Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

To improve plain writing and public experience, and for other purposes. 3) Federal government and agency performance plans.-- (A) Federal government.--The Director shall ensure that the information regarding the Federal Government performance plan and agency performance plans required to be made available under subsection (a) or (b) of section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is treated as covered content and published (whether in paper or electronic form) using plain writing. (B) Agency performance plans.--Section 1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (i) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(11) incorporate the metrics established under section 3(b)(3) of the Clear and Concise Content Act of 2022.''. d) Public Feedback.--The head of each agency shall maintain an accessible form, survey tool, or other portion of a website of the agency to solicit feedback from the public on compliance with this Act by the agency and to collect the feedback and data required under section 3(b)(5). Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

S.856

Finance and Financial Sector

National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021 or the Senior Security Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Senior Investor Taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Commission. The taskforce must report on topics relating to investors over the age of 65, including industry trends and serious issues impacting such investors, and make recommendations for legislative or regulatory actions to address problems encountered by senior investors. The Government Accountability Office must report on the financial exploitation of senior citizens.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021'' or the ``Senior Security Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SENIOR INVESTOR TASKFORCE. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(2) Establishment.--There is established within the Commission the Senior Investor Taskforce (referred to in this subsection as the `Taskforce'). ``(3) Director of the taskforce.--The head of the Taskforce shall be the Director, who shall-- ``(A) report directly to the Chairman; and ``(B) be appointed by the Chairman, in consultation with the Commission, from among individuals-- ``(i) currently employed by the Commission or from outside of the Commission; and ``(ii) having experience in advocating for the interests of senior investors. ``(4) Staffing.-- ``(A) In general.--The Chairman shall ensure that-- ``(i) the Taskforce is staffed sufficiently to carry out fully the requirements of this subsection; and ``(ii) the staff described in clause (i) includes individuals from the Division of Enforcement, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, and the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy. ``(B) Members of the public.-- ``(i) In general.--A member of the public may serve as a member of the Taskforce. ``(ii) Travel expenses.--The Chairman shall provide to any member of the public serving as a member of the Taskforce travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Taskforce. ``(C) Federal employees.--A member of the Taskforce who is an employee of any agency, office, or other establishment in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Federal Government shall receive no additional compensation for performing the duties of the member with respect to the Taskforce. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(6) Functions of the taskforce.--The Taskforce shall-- ``(A) identify challenges that senior investors encounter, including problems associated with financial exploitation and cognitive decline; ``(B) identify areas in which senior investors would benefit from changes in the regulations of the Commission or the rules of self-regulatory organizations; ``(C) coordinate, as appropriate, with other offices within the Commission, other taskforces that may be established within the Commission, self- regulatory organizations, and the Elder Justice Coordinating Council; and ``(D) consult, as appropriate, with State securities and law enforcement authorities, State insurance regulators, and other Federal agencies. ``(7) Report.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Taskforce, in coordination, as appropriate, with the Office of the Investor Advocate and self- regulatory organizations, and in consultation, as appropriate, with State securities and law enforcement authorities, State insurance regulators, and Federal agencies, shall submit to the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and the appropriate committees of Congress a biennial report containing-- ``(i) appropriate statistical information and full and substantive analysis; ``(ii) a summary of recent trends and innovations that have impacted the investment landscape for senior investors; ``(iii) a summary of regulatory initiatives that have concentrated on senior investors and industry practices relating to senior investors; ``(iv) key observations, best practices, and areas needing improvement involving senior investors identified during examinations, enforcement actions, and investor education outreach; ``(v) a summary of the most serious issues encountered by senior investors, including issues involving financial products and services; ``(vi) an analysis with respect to-- ``(I) existing policies and procedures of brokers, dealers, investment advisers, and other market participants relating to senior investors and topics involving senior investors; and ``(II) whether the policies and procedures described in subclause (I) need to be further developed or refined; ``(vii) recommendations for any legislative action, and any changes to the regulations, guidance, and orders of the Commission and self-regulatory organizations, as may be appropriate to resolve problems encountered by senior investors; and ``(viii) any other information, as determined appropriate by the Director of the Taskforce. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. ``(C) Electronic copies.--Each report submitted under this paragraph to the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall include an electronic version of the report, which any Member of Congress may obtain, upon request to the applicable official. ``(8) Use of existing funds.--The Commission shall carry out this subsection using amounts otherwise made available to the Commission and no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection. ``(9) Sunset.--The Taskforce shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this subsection.''. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``senior citizen'' means an individual who is older than 65 years of age; and (2) the term ``Taskforce'' means the Senior Investor Taskforce established under subsection (k) of section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d), as added by section 2 of this Act. (b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens. (c) Contents.--The study required under subsection (b) shall include information with respect to-- (1) the economic costs of the financial exploitation of senior citizens, including-- (A) costs associated with losses by victims that were incurred as a result of the financial exploitation of senior citizens; (B) costs incurred by State and Federal agencies, law enforcement and investigatory agencies, public benefit programs, public health programs, and other public programs as a result of the financial exploitation of senior citizens; (C) costs incurred by the private sector as a result of the financial exploitation of senior citizens; and (D) any other relevant costs that-- (i) result from the financial exploitation of senior citizens; and (ii) the Comptroller General of the United States determines are necessary and appropriate to include in order to provide Congress and the public with a full and accurate understanding of the economic costs resulting from the financial exploitation of senior citizens in the United States; (2) the frequency of the financial exploitation of senior citizens and correlated or contributing factors with respect to that exploitation, including information regarding-- (A) the percentage of senior citizens financially exploited each year; and (B) factors that may contribute to an increased risk of exploitation of senior citizens, including race, social isolation, income, net worth, religion, geographic location, occupation, education, home- ownership, illness, and loss of spouse; and (3) policy responses to, and the reporting of, the financial exploitation of senior citizens, including-- (A) the degree to which financial exploitation of senior citizens is not reported to the appropriate authorities; (B) the reasons that financial exploitation of senior citizens may not be reported to the appropriate authorities; (C) to the extent that suspected financial exploitation of senior citizens is reported, information regarding-- (i) which entities receive those reports, including-- (I) Federal, State, and local agencies, including adult protective services agencies and law enforcement agencies; and (II) private sector entities, professional licensing boards, and other regulators; (ii) the specific types of information the entities described in clause (i) collect; (iii) the actions that the entities described in clause (i) take upon the receipt of such a report; and (iv) any limits on the ability of the entities described in clause (i) to prevent that exploitation, such as jurisdictional limits, a lack of expertise, resource challenges, or limiting criteria with respect to the types of victims the agencies are permitted to serve; (D) an analysis of gaps that may exist in empowering Federal, State, and local agencies to-- (i) prevent the financial exploitation of senior citizens; or (ii) respond effectively to the suspected financial exploitation of senior citizens; and (E) an analysis of the legal hurdles that prevent Federal, State, and local agencies from effectively partnering with each other and private professionals to effectively respond to the financial exploitation of senior citizens. <all>

Senior Security Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes.

National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021 Senior Security Act of 2021

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten

D

AZ

This bill establishes the Senior Investor Taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Commission. The taskforce must report on topics relating to investors over the age of 65, including industry trends and serious issues impacting such investors, and make recommendations for legislative or regulatory actions to address problems encountered by senior investors. The Government Accountability Office must report on the financial exploitation of senior citizens.

SHORT TITLE. SENIOR INVESTOR TASKFORCE. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Members of the public.-- ``(i) In general.--A member of the public may serve as a member of the Taskforce. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(7) Report.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Taskforce, in coordination, as appropriate, with the Office of the Investor Advocate and self- regulatory organizations, and in consultation, as appropriate, with State securities and law enforcement authorities, State insurance regulators, and Federal agencies, shall submit to the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and the appropriate committees of Congress a biennial report containing-- ``(i) appropriate statistical information and full and substantive analysis; ``(ii) a summary of recent trends and innovations that have impacted the investment landscape for senior investors; ``(iii) a summary of regulatory initiatives that have concentrated on senior investors and industry practices relating to senior investors; ``(iv) key observations, best practices, and areas needing improvement involving senior investors identified during examinations, enforcement actions, and investor education outreach; ``(v) a summary of the most serious issues encountered by senior investors, including issues involving financial products and services; ``(vi) an analysis with respect to-- ``(I) existing policies and procedures of brokers, dealers, investment advisers, and other market participants relating to senior investors and topics involving senior investors; and ``(II) whether the policies and procedures described in subclause (I) need to be further developed or refined; ``(vii) recommendations for any legislative action, and any changes to the regulations, guidance, and orders of the Commission and self-regulatory organizations, as may be appropriate to resolve problems encountered by senior investors; and ``(viii) any other information, as determined appropriate by the Director of the Taskforce. ``(8) Use of existing funds.--The Commission shall carry out this subsection using amounts otherwise made available to the Commission and no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection. SEC. 3. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``senior citizen'' means an individual who is older than 65 years of age; and (2) the term ``Taskforce'' means the Senior Investor Taskforce established under subsection (k) of section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. (b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

SENIOR INVESTOR TASKFORCE. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Members of the public.-- ``(i) In general.--A member of the public may serve as a member of the Taskforce. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(8) Use of existing funds.--The Commission shall carry out this subsection using amounts otherwise made available to the Commission and no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection. 3. (b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

SHORT TITLE. SENIOR INVESTOR TASKFORCE. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Members of the public.-- ``(i) In general.--A member of the public may serve as a member of the Taskforce. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(7) Report.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Taskforce, in coordination, as appropriate, with the Office of the Investor Advocate and self- regulatory organizations, and in consultation, as appropriate, with State securities and law enforcement authorities, State insurance regulators, and Federal agencies, shall submit to the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and the appropriate committees of Congress a biennial report containing-- ``(i) appropriate statistical information and full and substantive analysis; ``(ii) a summary of recent trends and innovations that have impacted the investment landscape for senior investors; ``(iii) a summary of regulatory initiatives that have concentrated on senior investors and industry practices relating to senior investors; ``(iv) key observations, best practices, and areas needing improvement involving senior investors identified during examinations, enforcement actions, and investor education outreach; ``(v) a summary of the most serious issues encountered by senior investors, including issues involving financial products and services; ``(vi) an analysis with respect to-- ``(I) existing policies and procedures of brokers, dealers, investment advisers, and other market participants relating to senior investors and topics involving senior investors; and ``(II) whether the policies and procedures described in subclause (I) need to be further developed or refined; ``(vii) recommendations for any legislative action, and any changes to the regulations, guidance, and orders of the Commission and self-regulatory organizations, as may be appropriate to resolve problems encountered by senior investors; and ``(viii) any other information, as determined appropriate by the Director of the Taskforce. ``(8) Use of existing funds.--The Commission shall carry out this subsection using amounts otherwise made available to the Commission and no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection. SEC. 3. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``senior citizen'' means an individual who is older than 65 years of age; and (2) the term ``Taskforce'' means the Senior Investor Taskforce established under subsection (k) of section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. (b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

SHORT TITLE. SENIOR INVESTOR TASKFORCE. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Members of the public.-- ``(i) In general.--A member of the public may serve as a member of the Taskforce. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(7) Report.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Taskforce, in coordination, as appropriate, with the Office of the Investor Advocate and self- regulatory organizations, and in consultation, as appropriate, with State securities and law enforcement authorities, State insurance regulators, and Federal agencies, shall submit to the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and the appropriate committees of Congress a biennial report containing-- ``(i) appropriate statistical information and full and substantive analysis; ``(ii) a summary of recent trends and innovations that have impacted the investment landscape for senior investors; ``(iii) a summary of regulatory initiatives that have concentrated on senior investors and industry practices relating to senior investors; ``(iv) key observations, best practices, and areas needing improvement involving senior investors identified during examinations, enforcement actions, and investor education outreach; ``(v) a summary of the most serious issues encountered by senior investors, including issues involving financial products and services; ``(vi) an analysis with respect to-- ``(I) existing policies and procedures of brokers, dealers, investment advisers, and other market participants relating to senior investors and topics involving senior investors; and ``(II) whether the policies and procedures described in subclause (I) need to be further developed or refined; ``(vii) recommendations for any legislative action, and any changes to the regulations, guidance, and orders of the Commission and self-regulatory organizations, as may be appropriate to resolve problems encountered by senior investors; and ``(viii) any other information, as determined appropriate by the Director of the Taskforce. ``(8) Use of existing funds.--The Commission shall carry out this subsection using amounts otherwise made available to the Commission and no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection. SEC. 3. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``senior citizen'' means an individual who is older than 65 years of age; and (2) the term ``Taskforce'' means the Senior Investor Taskforce established under subsection (k) of section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. (b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens. (c) Contents.--The study required under subsection (b) shall include information with respect to-- (1) the economic costs of the financial exploitation of senior citizens, including-- (A) costs associated with losses by victims that were incurred as a result of the financial exploitation of senior citizens; (B) costs incurred by State and Federal agencies, law enforcement and investigatory agencies, public benefit programs, public health programs, and other public programs as a result of the financial exploitation of senior citizens; (C) costs incurred by the private sector as a result of the financial exploitation of senior citizens; and (D) any other relevant costs that-- (i) result from the financial exploitation of senior citizens; and (ii) the Comptroller General of the United States determines are necessary and appropriate to include in order to provide Congress and the public with a full and accurate understanding of the economic costs resulting from the financial exploitation of senior citizens in the United States; (2) the frequency of the financial exploitation of senior citizens and correlated or contributing factors with respect to that exploitation, including information regarding-- (A) the percentage of senior citizens financially exploited each year; and (B) factors that may contribute to an increased risk of exploitation of senior citizens, including race, social isolation, income, net worth, religion, geographic location, occupation, education, home- ownership, illness, and loss of spouse; and (3) policy responses to, and the reporting of, the financial exploitation of senior citizens, including-- (A) the degree to which financial exploitation of senior citizens is not reported to the appropriate authorities; (B) the reasons that financial exploitation of senior citizens may not be reported to the appropriate authorities; (C) to the extent that suspected financial exploitation of senior citizens is reported, information regarding-- (i) which entities receive those reports, including-- (I) Federal, State, and local agencies, including adult protective services agencies and law enforcement agencies; and (II) private sector entities, professional licensing boards, and other regulators; (ii) the specific types of information the entities described in clause (i) collect; (iii) the actions that the entities described in clause (i) take upon the receipt of such a report; and (iv) any limits on the ability of the entities described in clause (i) to prevent that exploitation, such as jurisdictional limits, a lack of expertise, resource challenges, or limiting criteria with respect to the types of victims the agencies are permitted to serve; (D) an analysis of gaps that may exist in empowering Federal, State, and local agencies to-- (i) prevent the financial exploitation of senior citizens; or (ii) respond effectively to the suspected financial exploitation of senior citizens; and (E) an analysis of the legal hurdles that prevent Federal, State, and local agencies from effectively partnering with each other and private professionals to effectively respond to the financial exploitation of senior citizens.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(4) Staffing.-- ``(A) In general.--The Chairman shall ensure that-- ``(i) the Taskforce is staffed sufficiently to carry out fully the requirements of this subsection; and ``(ii) the staff described in clause (i) includes individuals from the Division of Enforcement, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, and the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(ii) Travel expenses.--The Chairman shall provide to any member of the public serving as a member of the Taskforce travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Taskforce. ``(C) Federal employees.--A member of the Taskforce who is an employee of any agency, office, or other establishment in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Federal Government shall receive no additional compensation for performing the duties of the member with respect to the Taskforce. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. ``(C) Electronic copies.--Each report submitted under this paragraph to the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall include an electronic version of the report, which any Member of Congress may obtain, upon request to the applicable official. ``(9) Sunset.--The Taskforce shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this subsection.''. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``senior citizen'' means an individual who is older than 65 years of age; and (2) the term ``Taskforce'' means the Senior Investor Taskforce established under subsection (k) of section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d), as added by section 2 of this Act. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(ii) Travel expenses.--The Chairman shall provide to any member of the public serving as a member of the Taskforce travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Taskforce. ``(C) Federal employees.--A member of the Taskforce who is an employee of any agency, office, or other establishment in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Federal Government shall receive no additional compensation for performing the duties of the member with respect to the Taskforce. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. ``(C) Electronic copies.--Each report submitted under this paragraph to the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall include an electronic version of the report, which any Member of Congress may obtain, upon request to the applicable official. ``(9) Sunset.--The Taskforce shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this subsection.''. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``senior citizen'' means an individual who is older than 65 years of age; and (2) the term ``Taskforce'' means the Senior Investor Taskforce established under subsection (k) of section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d), as added by section 2 of this Act. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(4) Staffing.-- ``(A) In general.--The Chairman shall ensure that-- ``(i) the Taskforce is staffed sufficiently to carry out fully the requirements of this subsection; and ``(ii) the staff described in clause (i) includes individuals from the Division of Enforcement, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, and the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(ii) Travel expenses.--The Chairman shall provide to any member of the public serving as a member of the Taskforce travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Taskforce. ``(C) Federal employees.--A member of the Taskforce who is an employee of any agency, office, or other establishment in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Federal Government shall receive no additional compensation for performing the duties of the member with respect to the Taskforce. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. ``(C) Electronic copies.--Each report submitted under this paragraph to the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall include an electronic version of the report, which any Member of Congress may obtain, upon request to the applicable official. ``(9) Sunset.--The Taskforce shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this subsection.''. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``senior citizen'' means an individual who is older than 65 years of age; and (2) the term ``Taskforce'' means the Senior Investor Taskforce established under subsection (k) of section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d), as added by section 2 of this Act. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(4) Staffing.-- ``(A) In general.--The Chairman shall ensure that-- ``(i) the Taskforce is staffed sufficiently to carry out fully the requirements of this subsection; and ``(ii) the staff described in clause (i) includes individuals from the Division of Enforcement, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, and the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(ii) Travel expenses.--The Chairman shall provide to any member of the public serving as a member of the Taskforce travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Taskforce. ``(C) Federal employees.--A member of the Taskforce who is an employee of any agency, office, or other establishment in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Federal Government shall receive no additional compensation for performing the duties of the member with respect to the Taskforce. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. ``(C) Electronic copies.--Each report submitted under this paragraph to the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall include an electronic version of the report, which any Member of Congress may obtain, upon request to the applicable official. ``(9) Sunset.--The Taskforce shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this subsection.''. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``senior citizen'' means an individual who is older than 65 years of age; and (2) the term ``Taskforce'' means the Senior Investor Taskforce established under subsection (k) of section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d), as added by section 2 of this Act. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(4) Staffing.-- ``(A) In general.--The Chairman shall ensure that-- ``(i) the Taskforce is staffed sufficiently to carry out fully the requirements of this subsection; and ``(ii) the staff described in clause (i) includes individuals from the Division of Enforcement, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, and the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. ``(C) Electronic copies.--Each report submitted under this paragraph to the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall include an electronic version of the report, which any Member of Congress may obtain, upon request to the applicable official. a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``senior citizen'' means an individual who is older than 65 years of age; and (2) the term ``Taskforce'' means the Senior Investor Taskforce established under subsection (k) of section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d), as added by section 2 of this Act. (

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes. Section 4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Senior Investor Taskforce.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `appropriate committees of Congress' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; ``(ii) the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; and ``(iii) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and ``(B) the term `senior investor' means an investor who is older than 65 years of age. ``(4) Staffing.-- ``(A) In general.--The Chairman shall ensure that-- ``(i) the Taskforce is staffed sufficiently to carry out fully the requirements of this subsection; and ``(ii) the staff described in clause (i) includes individuals from the Division of Enforcement, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, and the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy. ``(5) Minimizing duplication of efforts.--In organizing and staffing the Taskforce, the Chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) and any other divisions, offices, or taskforces of the Commission. ``(B) First report.--The first report required under this paragraph may not be submitted until after the Comptroller General of the United States has submitted, and the Taskforce has considered, the report required under section 3 of the National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2021. b) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress and the Taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens.

S.1814

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act This bill authorizes the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in commemoration of the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II. The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, establishing the commemorative work. The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act. The bill prohibits federal funds from being used to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority.--If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. <all>

Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act

A bill to authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

D

IL

This bill authorizes the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in commemoration of the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II. The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, establishing the commemorative work. The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act. The bill prohibits federal funds from being used to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act''. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority.--If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act''. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority.--If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. <all>

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. (2) On expiration of authority.--If upon expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator (as appropriate) following the process provided in section 8906(b)(4) of title 40, United States Code, for accounts established under section 8906(b)(2) or (3) of title 40, United States Code. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. <all>

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. ( DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. ( DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. ( DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. ( DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. ( DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. ( DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. ( DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. ( DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. ( DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

To authorize the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 2) Responsibility of women who worked on the home front foundation.--The Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If upon payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. ( 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.

H.R.565

Environmental Protection

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. An algal bloom is a rapid growth of algae that may create toxic or hypoxic (severely low-oxygen) conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy. The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SOUTH FLORIDA HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLAN. (a) In General.--The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-383; 33 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 605 through 609 as sections 606 through 610, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 604 the following: ``SEC. 605. SOUTH FLORIDA HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA. ``(a) South Florida.--In this section, the term `South Florida' means-- ``(1) all lands and waters within the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District; ``(2) regional coastal waters, including Biscayne Bay, the Caloosahatchee Estuary, Florida Bay, Indian River Lagoon, and St. Lucie River Estuary; and ``(3) the Florida Reef Tract. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(2) Finalized integrated assessment.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall finalize, and submit to Congress and the President, the interim integrated assessment required by paragraph (1). ``(3) Contents of integrated assessment.--The integrated assessment required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall examine the causes, consequences, and potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and the status of, and gaps within, current harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research, monitoring, management, prevention, response, and control activities that directly affect the region by-- ``(A) Federal agencies; ``(B) State agencies; ``(C) regional research consortia; ``(D) academia; ``(E) private industry; ``(F) nongovernmental organizations; and ``(G) Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)). ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. ``(2) Contents.--The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) address the monitoring needs identified in the integrated assessment under subsection (b); ``(B) develop a timeline and budgetary requirements for deployment of future assets; ``(C) identify requirements for the development and verification of South Florida harmful algal bloom and hypoxia models, including-- ``(i) all assumptions built into the models; and ``(ii) data quality methods used to ensure the best available data are utilized; and ``(D) propose a plan to implement a remote monitoring network and early warning system for alerting local communities in the region to harmful algal bloom risks that may impact human health. ``(3) Requirements.--In developing the action plan, the Task Force shall-- ``(A) consult with the State of Florida, and affected local and tribal governments; ``(B) consult with representatives from regional academic, agricultural, industry, and other stakeholder groups; ``(C) ensure that the plan complements and does not duplicate activities conducted by other Federal or State agencies, including the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force; ``(D) identify critical research for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal bloom events and their effects; ``(E) evaluate cost-effective, incentive-based partnership approaches; ``(F) ensure that the plan is technically sound and cost-effective; ``(G) utilize existing research, assessments, reports, and program activities; ``(H) publish a summary of the proposed plan in the Federal Register at least 180 days prior to submitting the completed plan to Congress; and ``(I) after submitting the completed plan to Congress, provide biennial progress reports on the activities toward achieving the objectives of the plan.''. (b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 601. Short title. ``Sec. 602. Findings. ``Sec. 603. Assessments. ``Sec. 603A. National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program. ``Sec. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy. ``Sec. 604. Northern Gulf of Mexico hypoxia. ``Sec. 605. South Florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. ``Sec. 606. Great Lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms. ``Sec. 607. Protection of States' rights. ``Sec. 608. Effect on other Federal authority. ``Sec. 609. Definitions. ``Sec. 610. Authorization of appropriations.''. <all>

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes.

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

Rep. Mast, Brian J.

R

FL

This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. An algal bloom is a rapid growth of algae that may create toxic or hypoxic (severely low-oxygen) conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy. The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-383; 33 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) SOUTH FLORIDA HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA. ``(a) South Florida.--In this section, the term `South Florida' means-- ``(1) all lands and waters within the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District; ``(2) regional coastal waters, including Biscayne Bay, the Caloosahatchee Estuary, Florida Bay, Indian River Lagoon, and St. Lucie River Estuary; and ``(3) the Florida Reef Tract. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. 5304)). ``(2) Contents.--The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) address the monitoring needs identified in the integrated assessment under subsection (b); ``(B) develop a timeline and budgetary requirements for deployment of future assets; ``(C) identify requirements for the development and verification of South Florida harmful algal bloom and hypoxia models, including-- ``(i) all assumptions built into the models; and ``(ii) data quality methods used to ensure the best available data are utilized; and ``(D) propose a plan to implement a remote monitoring network and early warning system for alerting local communities in the region to harmful algal bloom risks that may impact human health. ``(3) Requirements.--In developing the action plan, the Task Force shall-- ``(A) consult with the State of Florida, and affected local and tribal governments; ``(B) consult with representatives from regional academic, agricultural, industry, and other stakeholder groups; ``(C) ensure that the plan complements and does not duplicate activities conducted by other Federal or State agencies, including the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force; ``(D) identify critical research for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal bloom events and their effects; ``(E) evaluate cost-effective, incentive-based partnership approaches; ``(F) ensure that the plan is technically sound and cost-effective; ``(G) utilize existing research, assessments, reports, and program activities; ``(H) publish a summary of the proposed plan in the Federal Register at least 180 days prior to submitting the completed plan to Congress; and ``(I) after submitting the completed plan to Congress, provide biennial progress reports on the activities toward achieving the objectives of the plan.''. (b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 601. 602. Findings. Assessments. 603A. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy. 604. Northern Gulf of Mexico hypoxia. 605. 606. 607. Protection of States' rights. 608. Effect on other Federal authority. 609. Definitions. 610. Authorization of appropriations.''.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-383; 33 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) SOUTH FLORIDA HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. 5304)). ``(3) Requirements.--In developing the action plan, the Task Force shall-- ``(A) consult with the State of Florida, and affected local and tribal governments; ``(B) consult with representatives from regional academic, agricultural, industry, and other stakeholder groups; ``(C) ensure that the plan complements and does not duplicate activities conducted by other Federal or State agencies, including the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force; ``(D) identify critical research for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal bloom events and their effects; ``(E) evaluate cost-effective, incentive-based partnership approaches; ``(F) ensure that the plan is technically sound and cost-effective; ``(G) utilize existing research, assessments, reports, and program activities; ``(H) publish a summary of the proposed plan in the Federal Register at least 180 days prior to submitting the completed plan to Congress; and ``(I) after submitting the completed plan to Congress, provide biennial progress reports on the activities toward achieving the objectives of the plan.''. 601. 602. Findings. Assessments. 603A. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy. 604. 605. 606. 607. Protection of States' rights. 608. Effect on other Federal authority. 609. Definitions. 610. Authorization of appropriations.''.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-383; 33 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 605 through 609 as sections 606 through 610, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 604 the following: ``SEC. SOUTH FLORIDA HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA. ``(a) South Florida.--In this section, the term `South Florida' means-- ``(1) all lands and waters within the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District; ``(2) regional coastal waters, including Biscayne Bay, the Caloosahatchee Estuary, Florida Bay, Indian River Lagoon, and St. Lucie River Estuary; and ``(3) the Florida Reef Tract. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(2) Finalized integrated assessment.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall finalize, and submit to Congress and the President, the interim integrated assessment required by paragraph (1). ``(3) Contents of integrated assessment.--The integrated assessment required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall examine the causes, consequences, and potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and the status of, and gaps within, current harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research, monitoring, management, prevention, response, and control activities that directly affect the region by-- ``(A) Federal agencies; ``(B) State agencies; ``(C) regional research consortia; ``(D) academia; ``(E) private industry; ``(F) nongovernmental organizations; and ``(G) Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)). ``(2) Contents.--The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) address the monitoring needs identified in the integrated assessment under subsection (b); ``(B) develop a timeline and budgetary requirements for deployment of future assets; ``(C) identify requirements for the development and verification of South Florida harmful algal bloom and hypoxia models, including-- ``(i) all assumptions built into the models; and ``(ii) data quality methods used to ensure the best available data are utilized; and ``(D) propose a plan to implement a remote monitoring network and early warning system for alerting local communities in the region to harmful algal bloom risks that may impact human health. ``(3) Requirements.--In developing the action plan, the Task Force shall-- ``(A) consult with the State of Florida, and affected local and tribal governments; ``(B) consult with representatives from regional academic, agricultural, industry, and other stakeholder groups; ``(C) ensure that the plan complements and does not duplicate activities conducted by other Federal or State agencies, including the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force; ``(D) identify critical research for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal bloom events and their effects; ``(E) evaluate cost-effective, incentive-based partnership approaches; ``(F) ensure that the plan is technically sound and cost-effective; ``(G) utilize existing research, assessments, reports, and program activities; ``(H) publish a summary of the proposed plan in the Federal Register at least 180 days prior to submitting the completed plan to Congress; and ``(I) after submitting the completed plan to Congress, provide biennial progress reports on the activities toward achieving the objectives of the plan.''. (b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 601. Short title. 602. Findings. 603. Assessments. 603A. National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy. 604. Northern Gulf of Mexico hypoxia. 605. 606. Great Lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms. 607. Protection of States' rights. 608. Effect on other Federal authority. 609. Definitions. 610. Authorization of appropriations.''.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SOUTH FLORIDA HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLAN. (a) In General.--The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-383; 33 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 605 through 609 as sections 606 through 610, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 604 the following: ``SEC. 605. SOUTH FLORIDA HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA. ``(a) South Florida.--In this section, the term `South Florida' means-- ``(1) all lands and waters within the administrative boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District; ``(2) regional coastal waters, including Biscayne Bay, the Caloosahatchee Estuary, Florida Bay, Indian River Lagoon, and St. Lucie River Estuary; and ``(3) the Florida Reef Tract. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(2) Finalized integrated assessment.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall finalize, and submit to Congress and the President, the interim integrated assessment required by paragraph (1). ``(3) Contents of integrated assessment.--The integrated assessment required by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall examine the causes, consequences, and potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and the status of, and gaps within, current harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research, monitoring, management, prevention, response, and control activities that directly affect the region by-- ``(A) Federal agencies; ``(B) State agencies; ``(C) regional research consortia; ``(D) academia; ``(E) private industry; ``(F) nongovernmental organizations; and ``(G) Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)). ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. ``(2) Contents.--The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) address the monitoring needs identified in the integrated assessment under subsection (b); ``(B) develop a timeline and budgetary requirements for deployment of future assets; ``(C) identify requirements for the development and verification of South Florida harmful algal bloom and hypoxia models, including-- ``(i) all assumptions built into the models; and ``(ii) data quality methods used to ensure the best available data are utilized; and ``(D) propose a plan to implement a remote monitoring network and early warning system for alerting local communities in the region to harmful algal bloom risks that may impact human health. ``(3) Requirements.--In developing the action plan, the Task Force shall-- ``(A) consult with the State of Florida, and affected local and tribal governments; ``(B) consult with representatives from regional academic, agricultural, industry, and other stakeholder groups; ``(C) ensure that the plan complements and does not duplicate activities conducted by other Federal or State agencies, including the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force; ``(D) identify critical research for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal bloom events and their effects; ``(E) evaluate cost-effective, incentive-based partnership approaches; ``(F) ensure that the plan is technically sound and cost-effective; ``(G) utilize existing research, assessments, reports, and program activities; ``(H) publish a summary of the proposed plan in the Federal Register at least 180 days prior to submitting the completed plan to Congress; and ``(I) after submitting the completed plan to Congress, provide biennial progress reports on the activities toward achieving the objectives of the plan.''. (b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 601. Short title. ``Sec. 602. Findings. ``Sec. 603. Assessments. ``Sec. 603A. National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program. ``Sec. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy. ``Sec. 604. Northern Gulf of Mexico hypoxia. ``Sec. 605. South Florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. ``Sec. 606. Great Lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms. ``Sec. 607. Protection of States' rights. ``Sec. 608. Effect on other Federal authority. ``Sec. 609. Definitions. ``Sec. 610. Authorization of appropriations.''. <all>

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(2) Finalized integrated assessment.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall finalize, and submit to Congress and the President, the interim integrated assessment required by paragraph (1). ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603A. National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program. Great Lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms. Protection of States' rights.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(2) Finalized integrated assessment.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall finalize, and submit to Congress and the President, the interim integrated assessment required by paragraph (1). ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603A. National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program. Great Lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms. Protection of States' rights.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(2) Finalized integrated assessment.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall finalize, and submit to Congress and the President, the interim integrated assessment required by paragraph (1). ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603A. National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program. Great Lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms. Protection of States' rights.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(2) Finalized integrated assessment.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall finalize, and submit to Congress and the President, the interim integrated assessment required by paragraph (1). ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603A. National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program. Great Lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms. Protection of States' rights.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603B. Comprehensive research plan and action strategy.

To require the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to develop a plan for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida, and for other purposes. ``(b) Integrated Assessment.-- ``(1) Interim integrated assessment.--Not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force, in accordance with the authority under section 603, shall complete and submit to Congress and the President an interim integrated assessment. ``(2) Finalized integrated assessment.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall finalize, and submit to Congress and the President, the interim integrated assessment required by paragraph (1). ``(c) Action Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years and 180 days after the date of the enactment of the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021, the Task Force shall develop and submit to Congress a plan, based on the integrated assessment under subsection (b), for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida. b) Clerical Amendment and Correction.--The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (Public Law 105- 383) is amended by striking the items relating to title VI and inserting the following new items: ``TITLE VI--HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND HYPOXIA ``Sec. 603A. National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program. Great Lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms. Protection of States' rights.

S.2955

Armed Forces and National Security

Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act This bill makes permanent the Department of Defense (DOD) direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities (i.e., any DOD depot, arsenal, or shipyard in the United States), the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING PERMANENT THE DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES, THE MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION. (a) Codification of Section 1125 of FY 2017 NDAA.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end a new section consisting of-- (1) a heading as follows: ``Sec. 1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.''. (d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is repealed. <all>

Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.

Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act

Sen. Lankford, James

R

OK

This bill makes permanent the Department of Defense (DOD) direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities (i.e., any DOD depot, arsenal, or shipyard in the United States), the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING PERMANENT THE DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES, THE MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION. (a) Codification of Section 1125 of FY 2017 NDAA.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end a new section consisting of-- (1) a heading as follows: ``Sec. 1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.''. (d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is repealed. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING PERMANENT THE DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES, THE MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION. (a) Codification of Section 1125 of FY 2017 NDAA.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end a new section consisting of-- (1) a heading as follows: ``Sec. 1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.''. (d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is repealed. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING PERMANENT THE DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES, THE MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION. (a) Codification of Section 1125 of FY 2017 NDAA.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end a new section consisting of-- (1) a heading as follows: ``Sec. 1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.''. (d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is repealed. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act''. SEC. 2. MAKING PERMANENT THE DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES, THE MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITIES BASE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION. (a) Codification of Section 1125 of FY 2017 NDAA.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end a new section consisting of-- (1) a heading as follows: ``Sec. 1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``1599j. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.''. (d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is repealed. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. ( d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.)

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. ( d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.)

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. ( d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.)

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. ( d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.)

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation. Direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation''; and (2) a text consisting of the text of section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.). (b) Conforming Amendments in Connection With Codification.--Section 1599j of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``During each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by striking ``During fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary''; and (B) by striking ``United States Code,''. ( d) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1125 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.)

H.R.1720

Health

COVID-19 Medical Production Act This bill provides additional funding for FY2021 to acquire medical supplies, vaccines, and other equipment to combat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) using authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. That act confers on the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry to provide essential materials and goods for the national defense. This funding is available through FY2025. Beginning in FY2023, it may be used to meet public health needs to address any pathogen determined by the President to have the potential to create a public health emergency.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medical Production Act''. SEC. 2. COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES ENHANCEMENT. (a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Medical Supplies and Equipment.-- (1) Testing, ppe, vaccines, and other materials.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), amounts appropriated in subsection (a) shall be used for the purchase, production (including the construction, repair, and retrofitting of government-owned or private facilities as necessary), or distribution of medical supplies and equipment (including durable medical equipment) related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, including-- (A) in vitro diagnostic products (as defined in section 809.3(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations) for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 or the diagnosis of the virus that causes COVID-19, and the reagents and other materials necessary for producing, conducting, or administering such products, and the machinery, equipment, laboratory capacity, or other technology necessary to produce such products; (B) face masks and personal protective equipment, including face shields, nitrile gloves, N-95 filtering facepiece respirators, and any other masks or equipment (including durable medical equipment) determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the materials, machinery, additional manufacturing lines or facilities, or other technology necessary to produce such equipment; and (C) drugs and devices (as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)) and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). (2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. (c) Delegation Authority.--For purposes of using amounts appropriated in subsection (a), the President shall only delegate authority to-- (1) with respect to any uses described under subsection (b), the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (2) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(1), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to such pandemic; and (3) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(2), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to any pathogen with the potential for creating a public health emergency if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to a public health emergency that may be created by such pathogen. (d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025. <all>

COVID–19 Medical Production Act

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Medical Production Act

Rep. Vargas, Juan

D

CA

This bill provides additional funding for FY2021 to acquire medical supplies, vaccines, and other equipment to combat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) using authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. That act confers on the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry to provide essential materials and goods for the national defense. This funding is available through FY2025. Beginning in FY2023, it may be used to meet public health needs to address any pathogen determined by the President to have the potential to create a public health emergency.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medical Production Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) in accordance with subsection (b). and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). (c) Delegation Authority.--For purposes of using amounts appropriated in subsection (a), the President shall only delegate authority to-- (1) with respect to any uses described under subsection (b), the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (2) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(1), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to such pandemic; and (3) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(2), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to any pathogen with the potential for creating a public health emergency if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to a public health emergency that may be created by such pathogen. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medical Production Act''. SEC. 2. 4501 et seq.) in accordance with subsection (b). and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). (c) Delegation Authority.--For purposes of using amounts appropriated in subsection (a), the President shall only delegate authority to-- (1) with respect to any uses described under subsection (b), the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (2) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(1), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to such pandemic; and (3) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(2), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to any pathogen with the potential for creating a public health emergency if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to a public health emergency that may be created by such pathogen. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medical Production Act''. SEC. 2. COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES ENHANCEMENT. (a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Medical Supplies and Equipment.-- (1) Testing, ppe, vaccines, and other materials.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), amounts appropriated in subsection (a) shall be used for the purchase, production (including the construction, repair, and retrofitting of government-owned or private facilities as necessary), or distribution of medical supplies and equipment (including durable medical equipment) related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, including-- (A) in vitro diagnostic products (as defined in section 809.3(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations) for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 or the diagnosis of the virus that causes COVID-19, and the reagents and other materials necessary for producing, conducting, or administering such products, and the machinery, equipment, laboratory capacity, or other technology necessary to produce such products; (B) face masks and personal protective equipment, including face shields, nitrile gloves, N-95 filtering facepiece respirators, and any other masks or equipment (including durable medical equipment) determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the materials, machinery, additional manufacturing lines or facilities, or other technology necessary to produce such equipment; and (C) drugs and devices (as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)) and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). (2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. (c) Delegation Authority.--For purposes of using amounts appropriated in subsection (a), the President shall only delegate authority to-- (1) with respect to any uses described under subsection (b), the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (2) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(1), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to such pandemic; and (3) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(2), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to any pathogen with the potential for creating a public health emergency if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to a public health emergency that may be created by such pathogen. (d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025. <all>

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medical Production Act''. SEC. 2. COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES ENHANCEMENT. (a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Medical Supplies and Equipment.-- (1) Testing, ppe, vaccines, and other materials.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), amounts appropriated in subsection (a) shall be used for the purchase, production (including the construction, repair, and retrofitting of government-owned or private facilities as necessary), or distribution of medical supplies and equipment (including durable medical equipment) related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, including-- (A) in vitro diagnostic products (as defined in section 809.3(a) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations) for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 or the diagnosis of the virus that causes COVID-19, and the reagents and other materials necessary for producing, conducting, or administering such products, and the machinery, equipment, laboratory capacity, or other technology necessary to produce such products; (B) face masks and personal protective equipment, including face shields, nitrile gloves, N-95 filtering facepiece respirators, and any other masks or equipment (including durable medical equipment) determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the materials, machinery, additional manufacturing lines or facilities, or other technology necessary to produce such equipment; and (C) drugs and devices (as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)) and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). (2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. (c) Delegation Authority.--For purposes of using amounts appropriated in subsection (a), the President shall only delegate authority to-- (1) with respect to any uses described under subsection (b), the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (2) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(1), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to such pandemic; and (3) with respect to uses described under subsection (b)(2), the head of any other agency responsible for responding to any pathogen with the potential for creating a public health emergency if the President determines that such delegation is important to an effective response to a public health emergency that may be created by such pathogen. (d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025. <all>

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). ( 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. ( d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. ( d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). ( 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. ( d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). ( 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. ( d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). ( 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. ( d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

To provide additional funding under the Defense Production Act of 1950 related to medical supplies and equipment directly related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. a) Supporting Enhanced Use of the Defense Production Act of 1950.--In addition to funds otherwise available, there is appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2021, $10,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to carry out titles I, III, and VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) and biological products (as that term is defined by section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262)) that are approved, cleared, licensed, or authorized under either of such Acts for use in treating or preventing COVID-19 and symptoms related to COVID-19, and any materials, manufacturing machinery, additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities, technology, or equipment (including durable medical equipment) necessary to produce or use such drugs, biological products, or devices (including syringes, vials, or other supplies or equipment related to delivery, distribution, or administration). ( 2) Responding to public health emergencies.--After September 30, 2022, amounts appropriated in subsection (a) may be used for any activity authorized by paragraph (1), or any other activity that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to be necessary, to meet critical public health needs of the United States, with respect to any pathogen that the President has determined has the potential for creating a public health emergency. d) Application of Limitations Under the Defense Production Act of 1950.--The requirements described in section 304(e) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) shall not apply to the funds appropriated in subsection (a) until September 30, 2025.

S.1084

Armed Forces and National Security

Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021 This bill provides for the portability of professional licenses of service members and their spouses who are relocated, because of military orders, outside of the jurisdiction that issued the license. Specifically, a professional license in good standing of a service member or spouse shall be considered valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the new jurisdiction for the duration of such military orders. To establish and maintain eligibility, a service member or spouse must (1) provide a copy of the military orders to the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction; (2) remain in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and (3) submit to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. The bill also provides that if a service member or spouse is licensed to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, the service member or spouse is subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of the state law rather than the provisions of this bill.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES AND THEIR SPOUSES. (a) In General.--Title VII of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. 705A. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES. ``(a) In General.--In any case in which a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction or the spouse of a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction and such servicemember or spouse relocates his or her residency because of military orders for military service to a location that is not in such jurisdiction, the professional license or certification of such servicemember or spouse shall be considered valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the jurisdiction of such new residency for the duration of such military orders if such servicemember or spouse-- ``(1) provides a copy of such military orders to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which the new residency is located; ``(2) remains in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and ``(3) submits to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''. <all>

Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes.

Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This bill provides for the portability of professional licenses of service members and their spouses who are relocated, because of military orders, outside of the jurisdiction that issued the license. Specifically, a professional license in good standing of a service member or spouse shall be considered valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the new jurisdiction for the duration of such military orders. To establish and maintain eligibility, a service member or spouse must (1) provide a copy of the military orders to the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction; (2) remain in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and (3) submit to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. The bill also provides that if a service member or spouse is licensed to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, the service member or spouse is subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of the state law rather than the provisions of this bill.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES AND THEIR SPOUSES. (a) In General.--Title VII of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. 705A. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES. ``(a) In General.--In any case in which a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction or the spouse of a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction and such servicemember or spouse relocates his or her residency because of military orders for military service to a location that is not in such jurisdiction, the professional license or certification of such servicemember or spouse shall be considered valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the jurisdiction of such new residency for the duration of such military orders if such servicemember or spouse-- ``(1) provides a copy of such military orders to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which the new residency is located; ``(2) remains in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and ``(3) submits to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''. <all>

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. 4021 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES. ``(a) In General.--In any case in which a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction or the spouse of a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction and such servicemember or spouse relocates his or her residency because of military orders for military service to a location that is not in such jurisdiction, the professional license or certification of such servicemember or spouse shall be considered valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the jurisdiction of such new residency for the duration of such military orders if such servicemember or spouse-- ``(1) provides a copy of such military orders to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which the new residency is located; ``(2) remains in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and ``(3) submits to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES AND THEIR SPOUSES. (a) In General.--Title VII of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. 705A. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES. ``(a) In General.--In any case in which a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction or the spouse of a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction and such servicemember or spouse relocates his or her residency because of military orders for military service to a location that is not in such jurisdiction, the professional license or certification of such servicemember or spouse shall be considered valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the jurisdiction of such new residency for the duration of such military orders if such servicemember or spouse-- ``(1) provides a copy of such military orders to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which the new residency is located; ``(2) remains in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and ``(3) submits to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''. <all>

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES AND THEIR SPOUSES. (a) In General.--Title VII of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 4021 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. 705A. PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OF SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES. ``(a) In General.--In any case in which a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction or the spouse of a servicemember has a professional license in good standing in a jurisdiction and such servicemember or spouse relocates his or her residency because of military orders for military service to a location that is not in such jurisdiction, the professional license or certification of such servicemember or spouse shall be considered valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the jurisdiction of such new residency for the duration of such military orders if such servicemember or spouse-- ``(1) provides a copy of such military orders to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which the new residency is located; ``(2) remains in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and ``(3) submits to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''. <all>

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the portability of professional licenses of members of the uniformed services and their spouses, and for other purposes. is amended by inserting after section 705 (50 U.S.C. 4025) the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Interstate Licensure Compacts.--If a servicemember or spouse of a servicemember is licensed and able to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, with respect to services provided in the jurisdiction of the interstate licensure compact by a licensee covered by such compact, the servicemember or spouse of a servicemember shall be subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of law of the applicable State and not this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 705 the following new item: ``Sec. 705A. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses.''.

H.R.8035

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022 This bill requires standard operating procedures for reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements. The Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Homeland Security, and Defense shall The standard operating procedures shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. The standard operating procedures shall also include

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CERTAIN FIRE SUPPRESSION COST SHARE AGREEMENTS. (a) Establishment of Standard Operating Procedures.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall-- (1) establish standard operating procedures relating to fire suppression cost share agreements established under the Act of May 27, 1955 (42 U.S.C. 1856a) (commonly known as the ``Reciprocal Fire Protection Act''); and (2) with respect to each fire suppression cost share agreement in operation on such date-- (A) review each such agreement; and (B) modify each agreement as necessary to comply with the standard operating procedures required under paragraph (1). (b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense. <all>

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes.

Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022

Rep. Harder, Josh

D

CA

This bill requires standard operating procedures for reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements. The Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Homeland Security, and Defense shall The standard operating procedures shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. The standard operating procedures shall also include

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CERTAIN FIRE SUPPRESSION COST SHARE AGREEMENTS. (a) Establishment of Standard Operating Procedures.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall-- (1) establish standard operating procedures relating to fire suppression cost share agreements established under the Act of May 27, 1955 (42 U.S.C. 1856a) (commonly known as the ``Reciprocal Fire Protection Act''); and (2) with respect to each fire suppression cost share agreement in operation on such date-- (A) review each such agreement; and (B) modify each agreement as necessary to comply with the standard operating procedures required under paragraph (1). (b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense. <all>

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CERTAIN FIRE SUPPRESSION COST SHARE AGREEMENTS. (a) Establishment of Standard Operating Procedures.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall-- (1) establish standard operating procedures relating to fire suppression cost share agreements established under the Act of May 27, 1955 (42 U.S.C. 1856a) (commonly known as the ``Reciprocal Fire Protection Act''); and (2) with respect to each fire suppression cost share agreement in operation on such date-- (A) review each such agreement; and (B) modify each agreement as necessary to comply with the standard operating procedures required under paragraph (1). (b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense. <all>

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CERTAIN FIRE SUPPRESSION COST SHARE AGREEMENTS. (a) Establishment of Standard Operating Procedures.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall-- (1) establish standard operating procedures relating to fire suppression cost share agreements established under the Act of May 27, 1955 (42 U.S.C. 1856a) (commonly known as the ``Reciprocal Fire Protection Act''); and (2) with respect to each fire suppression cost share agreement in operation on such date-- (A) review each such agreement; and (B) modify each agreement as necessary to comply with the standard operating procedures required under paragraph (1). (b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense. <all>

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Department Repayment Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CERTAIN FIRE SUPPRESSION COST SHARE AGREEMENTS. (a) Establishment of Standard Operating Procedures.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall-- (1) establish standard operating procedures relating to fire suppression cost share agreements established under the Act of May 27, 1955 (42 U.S.C. 1856a) (commonly known as the ``Reciprocal Fire Protection Act''); and (2) with respect to each fire suppression cost share agreement in operation on such date-- (A) review each such agreement; and (B) modify each agreement as necessary to comply with the standard operating procedures required under paragraph (1). (b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense. <all>

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. ( d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense.

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. ( d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense.

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. ( d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense.

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. ( d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense.

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. (

To require the standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements, and for other purposes. b) Alignment of Fire Suppression Cost Share Agreements With Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include a requirement that each fire suppression cost share agreement be aligned with each of the cooperative fire protection agreements applicable to the entity subject to such fire suppression cost share agreement. (c) Second-Level Review.--The standard operating procedures required under subsection (a)(1) shall include-- (1) a requirement that the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, complete reviews, including second-level reviews of a fire suppression cost share agreement, as soon as practicable after a wildfire relating to the area covered by such fire suppression cost share agreement is contained; and (2) a requirement that in completing such reviews, the Secretaries consults with State and local fire suppression organizations. ( d) Secretaries Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretaries'' means-- (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary of the Interior; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (4) the Secretary of Defense.

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Government Operations and Politics

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act This bill makes the Mayor of the District of Columbia, rather than the President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard of the District of Columbia.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF NATIONAL GUARD AUTHORITIES TO MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief.--Section 6 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. 49- 409, D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (b) Reserve Corps.--Section 72 of such Act (sec. 49-407, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' each place it appears and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (c) Appointment of Commissioned Officers.--(1) Section 7(a) of such Act (sec. 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' and inserting ``Mayor.''. (2) Section 9 of such Act (sec. 49-304, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (3) Section 13 of such Act (sec. 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-311, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``to the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through ``which board'' and inserting ``to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General.''. (5) Section 20 of such Act (sec. 49-312, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' each place it appears and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``the President may retire'' and inserting ``the Mayor may retire''. (d) Call for Duty.--(1) Section 45 of such Act (sec. 49-103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. (2) Section 46 of such Act (sec. 49-104, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``the President'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (e) General Courts Martial.--Section 51 of such Act (sec. 49-503, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``the President of the United States'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE. (a) Failure To Satisfactorily Perform Prescribed Training.--Section 10148(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (b) Appointment of Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10502(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (e) Consent for Active Duty or Relocation.--(1) Section 12301 of such title is amended-- (A) in subsection (b), by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' in the second sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) in subsection (d), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: ``, or, in the case of the District of Columbia National Guard, the Mayor of the District of Columbia.''. (2) Section 12406 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (f) Consent for Relocation of Units.--Section 18238 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. SEC. 4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 32, UNITED STATES CODE. (a) Maintenance of Other Troops.--Section 109(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(or commanding general in the case of the District of Columbia)''. (b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (c) Additional Assistance.--Section 113 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Inclusion of District of Columbia.--In this section, the term `State' includes the District of Columbia.''. (d) Appointment of Adjutant General.--Section 314 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia,''. (e) Relief From National Guard Duty.--Section 325(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. (2) Clerical amendments.-- (A) Section heading.--The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive''. (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive.''. (g) Personnel Matters.--Section 505 of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' in the first sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (h) National Guard Challenge Program.--Section 509 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, under which the Governor or the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, under which the Governor or the Mayor''; (2) in subsection (g)(2), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''; (3) in subsection (j), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (4) in subsection (k), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (i) Issuance of Supplies.--Section 702(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. SEC. 5. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT. Section 602(b) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1- 206.02(b), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``the National Guard of the District of Columbia,''. <all>

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

A bill to extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes.

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris

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MD

This bill makes the Mayor of the District of Columbia, rather than the President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard of the District of Columbia.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief.--Section 6 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. (c) Appointment of Commissioned Officers.--(1) Section 7(a) of such Act (sec. 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' 49-311, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``to the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through ``which board'' and inserting ``to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General.''. 49-312, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' each place it appears and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``the President may retire'' and inserting ``the Mayor may retire''. (d) Call for Duty.--(1) Section 45 of such Act (sec. 49-103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. (e) General Courts Martial.--Section 51 of such Act (sec. 3. (2) Section 12406 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. 4. (d) Appointment of Adjutant General.--Section 314 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia,''. (2) Clerical amendments.-- (A) Section heading.--The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive''. (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. SEC. 5. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' 49-312, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' each place it appears and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``the President may retire'' and inserting ``the Mayor may retire''. (d) Call for Duty.--(1) Section 45 of such Act (sec. 49-103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. (e) General Courts Martial.--Section 51 of such Act (sec. 3. (2) Section 12406 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. 4. (d) Appointment of Adjutant General.--Section 314 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia,''. 328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive''. (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. SEC. 5. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief.--Section 6 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. (b) Reserve Corps.--Section 72 of such Act (sec. (c) Appointment of Commissioned Officers.--(1) Section 7(a) of such Act (sec. 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' 49-311, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``to the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through ``which board'' and inserting ``to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General.''. 49-312, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' each place it appears and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``the President may retire'' and inserting ``the Mayor may retire''. (d) Call for Duty.--(1) Section 45 of such Act (sec. 49-103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. (e) General Courts Martial.--Section 51 of such Act (sec. 3. (a) Failure To Satisfactorily Perform Prescribed Training.--Section 10148(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (2) Section 12406 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (f) Consent for Relocation of Units.--Section 18238 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. 4. (a) Maintenance of Other Troops.--Section 109(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(or commanding general in the case of the District of Columbia)''. (b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (c) Additional Assistance.--Section 113 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Inclusion of District of Columbia.--In this section, the term `State' includes the District of Columbia.''. (d) Appointment of Adjutant General.--Section 314 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia,''. (2) Clerical amendments.-- (A) Section heading.--The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive''. (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. (g) Personnel Matters.--Section 505 of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' in the first sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. SEC. 5. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act''. EXTENSION OF NATIONAL GUARD AUTHORITIES TO MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief.--Section 6 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. (b) Reserve Corps.--Section 72 of such Act (sec. (c) Appointment of Commissioned Officers.--(1) Section 7(a) of such Act (sec. 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' (2) Section 9 of such Act (sec. (3) Section 13 of such Act (sec. (4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-311, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``to the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through ``which board'' and inserting ``to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General.''. (5) Section 20 of such Act (sec. 49-312, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' each place it appears and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``the President may retire'' and inserting ``the Mayor may retire''. (d) Call for Duty.--(1) Section 45 of such Act (sec. 49-103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. (2) Section 46 of such Act (sec. (e) General Courts Martial.--Section 51 of such Act (sec. 3. (a) Failure To Satisfactorily Perform Prescribed Training.--Section 10148(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (2) Section 12406 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (f) Consent for Relocation of Units.--Section 18238 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. 4. (a) Maintenance of Other Troops.--Section 109(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(or commanding general in the case of the District of Columbia)''. (b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (c) Additional Assistance.--Section 113 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Inclusion of District of Columbia.--In this section, the term `State' includes the District of Columbia.''. (d) Appointment of Adjutant General.--Section 314 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia,''. (e) Relief From National Guard Duty.--Section 325(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (2) Clerical amendments.-- (A) Section heading.--The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 328. Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive''. (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. (g) Personnel Matters.--Section 505 of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' in the first sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (i) Issuance of Supplies.--Section 702(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. SEC. 5. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT. Section 602(b) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1- 206.02(b), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``the National Guard of the District of Columbia,''.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. 49- 409, D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. ( c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Consent for Relocation of Units.--Section 18238 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. ( (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. g) Personnel Matters.--Section 505 of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' in the first sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief.--Section 6 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-311, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``to the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through ``which board'' and inserting ``to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General.''. ( 5) Section 20 of such Act (sec. c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( (e) Relief From National Guard Duty.--Section 325(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. ( (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief.--Section 6 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-311, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``to the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through ``which board'' and inserting ``to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General.''. ( 5) Section 20 of such Act (sec. c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( (e) Relief From National Guard Duty.--Section 325(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. ( (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. 49- 409, D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. ( c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Consent for Relocation of Units.--Section 18238 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. ( (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. g) Personnel Matters.--Section 505 of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' in the first sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief.--Section 6 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-311, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``to the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through ``which board'' and inserting ``to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General.''. ( 5) Section 20 of such Act (sec. c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( (e) Relief From National Guard Duty.--Section 325(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. ( (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. 49- 409, D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. ( c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Consent for Relocation of Units.--Section 18238 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. ( (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. g) Personnel Matters.--Section 505 of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' in the first sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. a) Mayor as Commander-in-Chief.--Section 6 of the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1889 (sec. 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-311, D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``to the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through ``which board'' and inserting ``to a board of examination appointed by the Commanding General, which''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through the period and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia, together with any recommendations of the Commanding General.''. ( 5) Section 20 of such Act (sec. c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( (e) Relief From National Guard Duty.--Section 325(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. ( (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. 49- 409, D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 49-301(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended-- (A) by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''; and (B) by striking ``President.'' 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( 4) Section 19 of such Act (sec. 49-103, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``, or for the United States Marshal'' and all that follows through ``shall thereupon order'' and inserting ``to order''. ( c) Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau.--Section 10505(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Consent for Relocation of Units.--Section 18238 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. (b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. ( (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 328 and inserting the following new item: ``328. g) Personnel Matters.--Section 505 of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' in the first sentence and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. e) Relief From National Guard Duty.--Section 325(a)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( f) Authority To Order To Perform Active Guard and Reserve Duty.-- (1) Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 328 of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia after consultation with the commanding general''. ( ( j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''.

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes. 49-305, D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking ``President of the United States'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( (d) Other Senior National Guard Bureau Officers.--Section 10506(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking ``the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard'' both places it appears and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( b) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities.--Section 112(h)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``the Commanding General of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``the Mayor of the District of Columbia''. ( ( (j) Appointment of Fiscal Officer.--Section 708(a) of such title is amended by striking ``commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``Mayor of the District of Columbia''. CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT.

H.R.5369

Taxation

American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 This bill revises the definition of qualifying advanced energy project for purposes of the tax credit for such project. Specifically, the bill expands the definition to include property designed to produce energy from water, property designed to produce energy conservation technologies, light-, medium-, or heavy-duty electric or fuel cell vehicles, certain hybrid vehicles, and manufacturing facilities designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The definition also includes projects located in a census tract in which a coal mine closed after 1999 and in which a coal-fired electric generating unit was retired after 2009, and provides additional credit allocations for projects to retool, expand, or build new facilities that make or recycle energy-related products, and for projects in communities where coal mines have closed or coal-fired electric units have been retired.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ADJUSTMENT OF QUALIFYING ADVANCED ENERGY PROJECT CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by inserting ``, any portion of the qualified investment of which is certified by the Secretary under subsection (d) as eligible for a credit under this section'' after ``means a project'', (ii) in clause (i)-- (I) by striking ``a manufacturing facility for the production of'' and inserting ``an industrial or manufacturing facility for the production or recycling of'', (II) in clause (I), by inserting ``water,'' after ``sun,'', (III) in clause (II), by striking ``an energy storage system for use with electric or hybrid-electric motor vehicles'' and inserting ``energy storage systems and components'', (IV) in clause (III), by striking ``grids to support the transmission of intermittent sources of renewable energy, including storage of such energy'' and inserting ``grid modernization equipment or components'', (V) in subclause (IV), by striking ``and sequester carbon dioxide emissions'' and inserting ``, remove, use, or sequester carbon oxide emissions'', (VI) by striking subclause (V) and inserting the following: ``(V) equipment designed to refine, electrolyze, or blend any fuel, chemical, or product which is-- ``(aa) renewable, or ``(bb) low-carbon and low- emission,'', (VII) by striking subclause (VI), (VIII) by redesignating subclause (VII) as subclause (IX), (IX) by inserting after subclause (V) the following new subclauses: ``(VI) property designed to produce energy conservation technologies (including residential, commercial, and industrial applications), ``(VII) light-, medium-, or heavy- duty electric or fuel cell vehicles, as well as-- ``(aa) technologies, components, or materials for such vehicles, and ``(bb) associated charging or refueling infrastructure, ``(VIII) hybrid vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, as well as technologies, components, or materials for such vehicles, or'', and (X) in subclause (IX), as so redesignated, by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or'', and (iii) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) which re-equips an industrial or manufacturing facility with equipment designed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions well below current best practices through the installation of-- ``(I) low- or zero-carbon process heat systems, ``(II) carbon capture, transport, utilization and storage systems, ``(III) energy efficiency and reduction in waste from industrial processes, or ``(IV) any industrial technology which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, as determined by the Secretary.'', (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) Additional qualifying advanced energy projects.--The term `qualifying advanced energy project' shall also include any project described in subparagraph (A) which is located in a census tract-- ``(i) which, prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021, had no projects which received a certification and allocation of credits under subsection (d), and ``(ii)(I) in which, after December 31, 1999, a coal mine has closed, ``(II) in which, after December 31, 2009, a coal-fired electric generating unit has been retired, or ``(III) which is immediately adjacent to a census tract described in subclause (I) or (II).'', (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1).'', (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2- year'' and inserting ``3-year'', (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``1 year'' and inserting ``18 months'', and (II) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Not later than 180 days after the date on which such evidence was provided by the applicant, the Secretary shall determine whether the requirements of the certification have been met.'', and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid.'', (C) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) shall take into consideration only those projects-- ``(i) where there is a reasonable expectation of commercial viability, and ``(ii) which will ensure laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in the performance of any qualifying advanced energy project shall be paid wages at rates not less than the prevailing rates on projects of a similar character in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, and'', and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following: ``(i) will provide the greatest net impact in avoiding or reducing anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (or, in the case of a project described in subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii), will provide the greatest reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as compared to current best practices), ``(ii) will provide the greatest domestic job creation (both direct and indirect) during the credit period,'', (II) by redesignating clauses (iii) through (v) as clauses (iv) through (vi), respectively, and (III) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause: ``(iii) will provide the greatest job creation within the vicinity of the project, particularly with respect to-- ``(I) low-income communities (as described in section 45D(e)), and ``(II) dislocated workers who were previously employed in manufacturing, coal power plants, or coal mining,'', and (D) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) Review and report.--Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021, the Secretary shall-- ``(i) review the credits allocated under this section as of such date, and ``(ii) submit a report regarding the allocation of such credits to-- ``(I) the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and ``(II) the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.'', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply.'', (3) in subsection (e), by inserting ``45Q,'' after ``section'', and (4) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Technical Assistance.--For purposes of assisting with applications for certification under subsection (d), the Secretary of Energy shall provide technical assistance to any State (or political subdivision thereof), tribe, or economic development organization which, prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021-- ``(1) had no applicants for certification under such subsection, or ``(2) had less than 2 qualifying advanced energy projects which received an allocation of credits under such subsection.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021. <all>

American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit.

American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021

Rep. Lamb, Conor

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This bill revises the definition of qualifying advanced energy project for purposes of the tax credit for such project. Specifically, the bill expands the definition to include property designed to produce energy from water, property designed to produce energy conservation technologies, light-, medium-, or heavy-duty electric or fuel cell vehicles, certain hybrid vehicles, and manufacturing facilities designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The definition also includes projects located in a census tract in which a coal mine closed after 1999 and in which a coal-fired electric generating unit was retired after 2009, and provides additional credit allocations for projects to retool, expand, or build new facilities that make or recycle energy-related products, and for projects in communities where coal mines have closed or coal-fired electric units have been retired.

SHORT TITLE. ADJUSTMENT OF QUALIFYING ADVANCED ENERGY PROJECT CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by inserting ``, any portion of the qualified investment of which is certified by the Secretary under subsection (d) as eligible for a credit under this section'' after ``means a project'', (ii) in clause (i)-- (I) by striking ``a manufacturing facility for the production of'' and inserting ``an industrial or manufacturing facility for the production or recycling of'', (II) in clause (I), by inserting ``water,'' after ``sun,'', (III) in clause (II), by striking ``an energy storage system for use with electric or hybrid-electric motor vehicles'' and inserting ``energy storage systems and components'', (IV) in clause (III), by striking ``grids to support the transmission of intermittent sources of renewable energy, including storage of such energy'' and inserting ``grid modernization equipment or components'', (V) in subclause (IV), by striking ``and sequester carbon dioxide emissions'' and inserting ``, remove, use, or sequester carbon oxide emissions'', (VI) by striking subclause (V) and inserting the following: ``(V) equipment designed to refine, electrolyze, or blend any fuel, chemical, or product which is-- ``(aa) renewable, or ``(bb) low-carbon and low- emission,'', (VII) by striking subclause (VI), (VIII) by redesignating subclause (VII) as subclause (IX), (IX) by inserting after subclause (V) the following new subclauses: ``(VI) property designed to produce energy conservation technologies (including residential, commercial, and industrial applications), ``(VII) light-, medium-, or heavy- duty electric or fuel cell vehicles, as well as-- ``(aa) technologies, components, or materials for such vehicles, and ``(bb) associated charging or refueling infrastructure, ``(VIII) hybrid vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, as well as technologies, components, or materials for such vehicles, or'', and (X) in subclause (IX), as so redesignated, by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or'', and (iii) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) which re-equips an industrial or manufacturing facility with equipment designed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions well below current best practices through the installation of-- ``(I) low- or zero-carbon process heat systems, ``(II) carbon capture, transport, utilization and storage systems, ``(III) energy efficiency and reduction in waste from industrial processes, or ``(IV) any industrial technology which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, as determined by the Secretary. '', (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000.

ADJUSTMENT OF QUALIFYING ADVANCED ENERGY PROJECT CREDIT. '', (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. ADJUSTMENT OF QUALIFYING ADVANCED ENERGY PROJECT CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by inserting ``, any portion of the qualified investment of which is certified by the Secretary under subsection (d) as eligible for a credit under this section'' after ``means a project'', (ii) in clause (i)-- (I) by striking ``a manufacturing facility for the production of'' and inserting ``an industrial or manufacturing facility for the production or recycling of'', (II) in clause (I), by inserting ``water,'' after ``sun,'', (III) in clause (II), by striking ``an energy storage system for use with electric or hybrid-electric motor vehicles'' and inserting ``energy storage systems and components'', (IV) in clause (III), by striking ``grids to support the transmission of intermittent sources of renewable energy, including storage of such energy'' and inserting ``grid modernization equipment or components'', (V) in subclause (IV), by striking ``and sequester carbon dioxide emissions'' and inserting ``, remove, use, or sequester carbon oxide emissions'', (VI) by striking subclause (V) and inserting the following: ``(V) equipment designed to refine, electrolyze, or blend any fuel, chemical, or product which is-- ``(aa) renewable, or ``(bb) low-carbon and low- emission,'', (VII) by striking subclause (VI), (VIII) by redesignating subclause (VII) as subclause (IX), (IX) by inserting after subclause (V) the following new subclauses: ``(VI) property designed to produce energy conservation technologies (including residential, commercial, and industrial applications), ``(VII) light-, medium-, or heavy- duty electric or fuel cell vehicles, as well as-- ``(aa) technologies, components, or materials for such vehicles, and ``(bb) associated charging or refueling infrastructure, ``(VIII) hybrid vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, as well as technologies, components, or materials for such vehicles, or'', and (X) in subclause (IX), as so redesignated, by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or'', and (iii) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) which re-equips an industrial or manufacturing facility with equipment designed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions well below current best practices through the installation of-- ``(I) low- or zero-carbon process heat systems, ``(II) carbon capture, transport, utilization and storage systems, ``(III) energy efficiency and reduction in waste from industrial processes, or ``(IV) any industrial technology which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, as determined by the Secretary. '', (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) Additional qualifying advanced energy projects.--The term `qualifying advanced energy project' shall also include any project described in subparagraph (A) which is located in a census tract-- ``(i) which, prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021, had no projects which received a certification and allocation of credits under subsection (d), and ``(ii)(I) in which, after December 31, 1999, a coal mine has closed, ``(II) in which, after December 31, 2009, a coal-fired electric generating unit has been retired, or ``(III) which is immediately adjacent to a census tract described in subclause (I) or (II). '', (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. '', and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. ADJUSTMENT OF QUALIFYING ADVANCED ENERGY PROJECT CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) by inserting ``, any portion of the qualified investment of which is certified by the Secretary under subsection (d) as eligible for a credit under this section'' after ``means a project'', (ii) in clause (i)-- (I) by striking ``a manufacturing facility for the production of'' and inserting ``an industrial or manufacturing facility for the production or recycling of'', (II) in clause (I), by inserting ``water,'' after ``sun,'', (III) in clause (II), by striking ``an energy storage system for use with electric or hybrid-electric motor vehicles'' and inserting ``energy storage systems and components'', (IV) in clause (III), by striking ``grids to support the transmission of intermittent sources of renewable energy, including storage of such energy'' and inserting ``grid modernization equipment or components'', (V) in subclause (IV), by striking ``and sequester carbon dioxide emissions'' and inserting ``, remove, use, or sequester carbon oxide emissions'', (VI) by striking subclause (V) and inserting the following: ``(V) equipment designed to refine, electrolyze, or blend any fuel, chemical, or product which is-- ``(aa) renewable, or ``(bb) low-carbon and low- emission,'', (VII) by striking subclause (VI), (VIII) by redesignating subclause (VII) as subclause (IX), (IX) by inserting after subclause (V) the following new subclauses: ``(VI) property designed to produce energy conservation technologies (including residential, commercial, and industrial applications), ``(VII) light-, medium-, or heavy- duty electric or fuel cell vehicles, as well as-- ``(aa) technologies, components, or materials for such vehicles, and ``(bb) associated charging or refueling infrastructure, ``(VIII) hybrid vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, as well as technologies, components, or materials for such vehicles, or'', and (X) in subclause (IX), as so redesignated, by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or'', and (iii) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) which re-equips an industrial or manufacturing facility with equipment designed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions well below current best practices through the installation of-- ``(I) low- or zero-carbon process heat systems, ``(II) carbon capture, transport, utilization and storage systems, ``(III) energy efficiency and reduction in waste from industrial processes, or ``(IV) any industrial technology which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, as determined by the Secretary. '', (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) Additional qualifying advanced energy projects.--The term `qualifying advanced energy project' shall also include any project described in subparagraph (A) which is located in a census tract-- ``(i) which, prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021, had no projects which received a certification and allocation of credits under subsection (d), and ``(ii)(I) in which, after December 31, 1999, a coal mine has closed, ``(II) in which, after December 31, 2009, a coal-fired electric generating unit has been retired, or ``(III) which is immediately adjacent to a census tract described in subclause (I) or (II). '', (2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. '', and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( '', and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( '', and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( '', and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( '', and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( '', and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the qualifying advanced energy project credit. This Act may be cited as the ``American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021''. 2) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021'', and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) Limitations.-- ``(i) Initial allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program prior to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $2,300,000,000. ``(ii) Additional allocation.--The total amount of credits that may be allocated under the program on or after to the date of enactment of the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021 shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not greater than $4,000,000,000 may be allocated to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1). '', ( and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Location of project.--In the case of an applicant which receives a certification, if the Secretary determines that the project has been placed in service at a location which is materially different than the location specified in the application for such project, the certification shall no longer be valid. '', and (ii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Special rule.--For purposes of reallocating credits pursuant to this paragraph, the limitation under paragraph (1)(B)(ii) with respect to allocation of credits to projects which are not located in a census tract described in subparagraph (B) of subsection (c)(1) shall not apply. '', ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out subsection (f) of section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)(4)), there is authorized to be appropriated to the State Energy Program of the Department of Energy, out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $500,000, to remain available until expended. (

H.R.7687

Commerce