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H.R.6431

Health

Data Transparency and Drug Safety Act of 2022 This bill makes it a prohibited act under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to destroy or falsify certain records pertaining to drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Specifically, the bill prohibits falsifying, destroying, omitting. or removing records or information that (1) must be produced during the development or manufacture of a drug, (2) must be produced in an application for FDA approval for a drug or maintained after a drug is approved, or (3) is subject to FDA inspection. A person (entity or individual) that violates this provision shall be subject to civil monetary penalties. The bill also provides for additional monetary penalties in instances where the violation is not sufficiently remedied after the responsible person has received written notice from the FDA of the violation.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Data Transparency and Drug Safety Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR FALSE INFORMATION AND RECORDS DESTRUCTION. (a) Prohibition of False Information and Record Destruction.-- Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(fff) The alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of the whole or any part of records or information that is-- ``(1) required under this Act-- ``(A) to be produced during the development or manufacture of a drug; or ``(B) to be produced or maintained by the sponsor of an application for the approval of a drug under section 505 or the holder of an approved application for a drug under section 505; or ``(2) subject to inspection under this Act by the Secretary.''. (b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 333) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Notwithstanding subsection (a), any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to-- ``(1) a civil monetary penalty not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 per violation; and ``(B) $10,000,000 for all violations (excluding those described in paragraph (2)) adjudicated in a single proceeding; and ``(2) in the case of a violation that continues after the Secretary provides written notice to such person, if such person does not sufficiently remedy the violation including by producing corrected records or information, additional civil penalties not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 for the first 30-day period (or any portion thereof) following such notice during which such person continues to be in violation; ``(B) for each such 30-day period thereafter, the amount that is double the amount actually imposed for the preceding 30-day period, not to exceed $2,000,000 for any 30-day period; and ``(C) $20,000,000 for all violations described in this paragraph adjudicated in a single proceeding.''. <all>

Data Transparency and Drug Safety Act of 2022

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes.

Data Transparency and Drug Safety Act of 2022

Rep. Schrier, Kim

D

WA

This bill makes it a prohibited act under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to destroy or falsify certain records pertaining to drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Specifically, the bill prohibits falsifying, destroying, omitting. or removing records or information that (1) must be produced during the development or manufacture of a drug, (2) must be produced in an application for FDA approval for a drug or maintained after a drug is approved, or (3) is subject to FDA inspection. A person (entity or individual) that violates this provision shall be subject to civil monetary penalties. The bill also provides for additional monetary penalties in instances where the violation is not sufficiently remedied after the responsible person has received written notice from the FDA of the violation.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Data Transparency and Drug Safety Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR FALSE INFORMATION AND RECORDS DESTRUCTION. (a) Prohibition of False Information and Record Destruction.-- Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(fff) The alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of the whole or any part of records or information that is-- ``(1) required under this Act-- ``(A) to be produced during the development or manufacture of a drug; or ``(B) to be produced or maintained by the sponsor of an application for the approval of a drug under section 505 or the holder of an approved application for a drug under section 505; or ``(2) subject to inspection under this Act by the Secretary.''. (b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 333) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Notwithstanding subsection (a), any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to-- ``(1) a civil monetary penalty not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 per violation; and ``(B) $10,000,000 for all violations (excluding those described in paragraph (2)) adjudicated in a single proceeding; and ``(2) in the case of a violation that continues after the Secretary provides written notice to such person, if such person does not sufficiently remedy the violation including by producing corrected records or information, additional civil penalties not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 for the first 30-day period (or any portion thereof) following such notice during which such person continues to be in violation; ``(B) for each such 30-day period thereafter, the amount that is double the amount actually imposed for the preceding 30-day period, not to exceed $2,000,000 for any 30-day period; and ``(C) $20,000,000 for all violations described in this paragraph adjudicated in a single proceeding.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Data Transparency and Drug Safety Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR FALSE INFORMATION AND RECORDS DESTRUCTION. 331) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(fff) The alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of the whole or any part of records or information that is-- ``(1) required under this Act-- ``(A) to be produced during the development or manufacture of a drug; or ``(B) to be produced or maintained by the sponsor of an application for the approval of a drug under section 505 or the holder of an approved application for a drug under section 505; or ``(2) subject to inspection under this Act by the Secretary.''. (b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 333) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Notwithstanding subsection (a), any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to-- ``(1) a civil monetary penalty not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 per violation; and ``(B) $10,000,000 for all violations (excluding those described in paragraph (2)) adjudicated in a single proceeding; and ``(2) in the case of a violation that continues after the Secretary provides written notice to such person, if such person does not sufficiently remedy the violation including by producing corrected records or information, additional civil penalties not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 for the first 30-day period (or any portion thereof) following such notice during which such person continues to be in violation; ``(B) for each such 30-day period thereafter, the amount that is double the amount actually imposed for the preceding 30-day period, not to exceed $2,000,000 for any 30-day period; and ``(C) $20,000,000 for all violations described in this paragraph adjudicated in a single proceeding.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Data Transparency and Drug Safety Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR FALSE INFORMATION AND RECORDS DESTRUCTION. (a) Prohibition of False Information and Record Destruction.-- Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(fff) The alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of the whole or any part of records or information that is-- ``(1) required under this Act-- ``(A) to be produced during the development or manufacture of a drug; or ``(B) to be produced or maintained by the sponsor of an application for the approval of a drug under section 505 or the holder of an approved application for a drug under section 505; or ``(2) subject to inspection under this Act by the Secretary.''. (b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 333) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Notwithstanding subsection (a), any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to-- ``(1) a civil monetary penalty not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 per violation; and ``(B) $10,000,000 for all violations (excluding those described in paragraph (2)) adjudicated in a single proceeding; and ``(2) in the case of a violation that continues after the Secretary provides written notice to such person, if such person does not sufficiently remedy the violation including by producing corrected records or information, additional civil penalties not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 for the first 30-day period (or any portion thereof) following such notice during which such person continues to be in violation; ``(B) for each such 30-day period thereafter, the amount that is double the amount actually imposed for the preceding 30-day period, not to exceed $2,000,000 for any 30-day period; and ``(C) $20,000,000 for all violations described in this paragraph adjudicated in a single proceeding.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Data Transparency and Drug Safety Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR FALSE INFORMATION AND RECORDS DESTRUCTION. (a) Prohibition of False Information and Record Destruction.-- Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(fff) The alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of the whole or any part of records or information that is-- ``(1) required under this Act-- ``(A) to be produced during the development or manufacture of a drug; or ``(B) to be produced or maintained by the sponsor of an application for the approval of a drug under section 505 or the holder of an approved application for a drug under section 505; or ``(2) subject to inspection under this Act by the Secretary.''. (b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 333) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Notwithstanding subsection (a), any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to-- ``(1) a civil monetary penalty not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 per violation; and ``(B) $10,000,000 for all violations (excluding those described in paragraph (2)) adjudicated in a single proceeding; and ``(2) in the case of a violation that continues after the Secretary provides written notice to such person, if such person does not sufficiently remedy the violation including by producing corrected records or information, additional civil penalties not to exceed-- ``(A) $1,000,000 for the first 30-day period (or any portion thereof) following such notice during which such person continues to be in violation; ``(B) for each such 30-day period thereafter, the amount that is double the amount actually imposed for the preceding 30-day period, not to exceed $2,000,000 for any 30-day period; and ``(C) $20,000,000 for all violations described in this paragraph adjudicated in a single proceeding.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. b) Penalties.--Section 303 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.

Data Transparency and Drug Safety Act of 2022 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the alteration, falsification, fabrication, destruction, omission, or removal of records or certain information required to be produced or maintained for a drug, and for other purposes. Amends Federal criminal code provisions concerning false information and record destruction to: (1) increase civil

H.R.1031

Crime and Law Enforcement

White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to prepare and release an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between white supremacy and law enforcement. The assessment must include information on white supremacist links to and infiltration of law enforcement agencies. The bill also requires DOJ, in coordination with the FBI, to release (1) past intelligence assessments related to white supremacist links to and infiltration of law enforcement agencies, and (2) actions to address such links and infiltration.

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELEASE OF FBI INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT. (a) Release.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in unclassified form, which may include a classified annex, and make available to the public in redacted form each intelligence assessment relating to White supremacist links to or infiltration in law enforcement prepared during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. <all>

White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on white supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes.

White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021

Rep. Torres, Norma J.

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to prepare and release an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between white supremacy and law enforcement. The assessment must include information on white supremacist links to and infiltration of law enforcement agencies. The bill also requires DOJ, in coordination with the FBI, to release (1) past intelligence assessments related to white supremacist links to and infiltration of law enforcement agencies, and (2) actions to address such links and infiltration.

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELEASE OF FBI INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT. (a) Release.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in unclassified form, which may include a classified annex, and make available to the public in redacted form each intelligence assessment relating to White supremacist links to or infiltration in law enforcement prepared during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. <all>

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021''. SEC. RELEASE OF FBI INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT. (b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELEASE OF FBI INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT. (a) Release.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in unclassified form, which may include a classified annex, and make available to the public in redacted form each intelligence assessment relating to White supremacist links to or infiltration in law enforcement prepared during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. <all>

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELEASE OF FBI INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT. (a) Release.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in unclassified form, which may include a classified annex, and make available to the public in redacted form each intelligence assessment relating to White supremacist links to or infiltration in law enforcement prepared during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. <all>

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. ( (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. ( (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. ( (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. ( (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. ( (d) Appropriate Committees Defined.--In this Act, the term ``appropriate committees'' means-- (1) the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (3) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence assessment on White supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. b) Action Items.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall submit to the appropriate committees in classified form and make available to the public in redacted form each action taken to address the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies during the period beginning in 2006 and ending on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement agencies. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the intelligence assessment prepared pursuant to this subsection shall be submitted to-- (A) the appropriate committees in classified form; and (B) the public in redacted form. (

White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) prepare an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between White supremacy and law enforcement, including the infiltration of White supremacists in law enforcement agencies and White supremacist links to law enforcement; and (2) report to specified congressional committees on the assessment. (Sec. 2) Directs that the

S.3216

Agriculture and Food

WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to maintain a publicly available, searchable database that contains solicitations for infant formula bids under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Under current law, state agencies must control infant formula costs in the WIC program through competitive bidding for infant formula rebate contracts. The bill requires state WIC agencies to provide USDA with open solicitations for these competitive bids to populate the database.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DATABASE OF BID SOLICITATIONS FOR INFANT FORMULA UNDER THE WIC PROGRAM. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(II) State agencies.--In soliciting bids for infant formula under the program, a State agency shall submit to the Secretary, not later than 5 business days after the date of the bid solicitation, a description of the bid solicitation, including-- ``(aa) the title of the bid solicitation and the State agency administering the bid solicitation; ``(bb) the website hyperlink and other information needed for the purpose of submitting a bid in response to the bid solicitation; ``(cc) the contact information and website hyperlink for the State agency administering the bid solicitation, for the purpose of gathering additional information relating to the bid solicitation; and ``(dd) the period during which bids are accepted or the due date for bids, as applicable, under the bid solicitation. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''. <all>

WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2021

Sen. Marshall, Roger

R

KS

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to maintain a publicly available, searchable database that contains solicitations for infant formula bids under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Under current law, state agencies must control infant formula costs in the WIC program through competitive bidding for infant formula rebate contracts. The bill requires state WIC agencies to provide USDA with open solicitations for these competitive bids to populate the database.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DATABASE OF BID SOLICITATIONS FOR INFANT FORMULA UNDER THE WIC PROGRAM. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(II) State agencies.--In soliciting bids for infant formula under the program, a State agency shall submit to the Secretary, not later than 5 business days after the date of the bid solicitation, a description of the bid solicitation, including-- ``(aa) the title of the bid solicitation and the State agency administering the bid solicitation; ``(bb) the website hyperlink and other information needed for the purpose of submitting a bid in response to the bid solicitation; ``(cc) the contact information and website hyperlink for the State agency administering the bid solicitation, for the purpose of gathering additional information relating to the bid solicitation; and ``(dd) the period during which bids are accepted or the due date for bids, as applicable, under the bid solicitation. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DATABASE OF BID SOLICITATIONS FOR INFANT FORMULA UNDER THE WIC PROGRAM. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. ``(II) State agencies.--In soliciting bids for infant formula under the program, a State agency shall submit to the Secretary, not later than 5 business days after the date of the bid solicitation, a description of the bid solicitation, including-- ``(aa) the title of the bid solicitation and the State agency administering the bid solicitation; ``(bb) the website hyperlink and other information needed for the purpose of submitting a bid in response to the bid solicitation; ``(cc) the contact information and website hyperlink for the State agency administering the bid solicitation, for the purpose of gathering additional information relating to the bid solicitation; and ``(dd) the period during which bids are accepted or the due date for bids, as applicable, under the bid solicitation. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DATABASE OF BID SOLICITATIONS FOR INFANT FORMULA UNDER THE WIC PROGRAM. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(II) State agencies.--In soliciting bids for infant formula under the program, a State agency shall submit to the Secretary, not later than 5 business days after the date of the bid solicitation, a description of the bid solicitation, including-- ``(aa) the title of the bid solicitation and the State agency administering the bid solicitation; ``(bb) the website hyperlink and other information needed for the purpose of submitting a bid in response to the bid solicitation; ``(cc) the contact information and website hyperlink for the State agency administering the bid solicitation, for the purpose of gathering additional information relating to the bid solicitation; and ``(dd) the period during which bids are accepted or the due date for bids, as applicable, under the bid solicitation. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DATABASE OF BID SOLICITATIONS FOR INFANT FORMULA UNDER THE WIC PROGRAM. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(II) State agencies.--In soliciting bids for infant formula under the program, a State agency shall submit to the Secretary, not later than 5 business days after the date of the bid solicitation, a description of the bid solicitation, including-- ``(aa) the title of the bid solicitation and the State agency administering the bid solicitation; ``(bb) the website hyperlink and other information needed for the purpose of submitting a bid in response to the bid solicitation; ``(cc) the contact information and website hyperlink for the State agency administering the bid solicitation, for the purpose of gathering additional information relating to the bid solicitation; and ``(dd) the period during which bids are accepted or the due date for bids, as applicable, under the bid solicitation. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(V) Liability limitation.--A State, State agency, or the Federal Government shall not be liable in a civil suit or claim in a State or Federal court based on the performance or failure to perform a duty, function, or activity required by this clause.''.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Section 17(h)(8)(A) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(8)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) Database of bid solicitations.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall make available to the public on a website of the Department of Agriculture a fully searchable database that shall contain the information described in items (aa) through (dd) of subclause (II) relating to bid solicitations of State agencies for infant formula under the program. ``(III) Publication.--Not later than 5 days after receiving a description of a bid solicitation under subclause (II), the Secretary shall publish the information on the database established under subclause (I). ``(IV) Guidance.--The Secretary shall issue guidance to implement this clause.

WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2021 This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC). A state agency must submit to USDA a description of the bid solicitation, including: (1)

H.R.8298

Armed Forces and National Security

Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by September 30, 2031.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PLAN TO ENSURE REASONABLE ACCESS TO THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS. (a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A proposal to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure reasonable access for students throughout the United States. (2) The estimated cost of implementing the proposed increase in the number of such units. (3) A prioritized list of the States and regions in which the Secretary proposes adding additional units. (4) Actions the Secretary expects to carry out to ensure adequate representation and fair access to such units for students in all regions of the United States, including rural and remote areas and in underrepresented States. (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. (6) A plan to increase school and community awareness of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in underrepresented areas. (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units. <all>

Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes.

Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022

Rep. Bacon, Don

R

NE

This bill requires the Department of Defense to develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by September 30, 2031.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PLAN TO ENSURE REASONABLE ACCESS TO THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS. (a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A proposal to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure reasonable access for students throughout the United States. (2) The estimated cost of implementing the proposed increase in the number of such units. (3) A prioritized list of the States and regions in which the Secretary proposes adding additional units. (4) Actions the Secretary expects to carry out to ensure adequate representation and fair access to such units for students in all regions of the United States, including rural and remote areas and in underrepresented States. (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. (6) A plan to increase school and community awareness of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in underrepresented areas. (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units. <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 ``Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PLAN TO ENSURE REASONABLE ACCESS TO THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS. (a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A proposal to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure reasonable access for students throughout the United States. (2) The estimated cost of implementing the proposed increase in the number of such units. (3) A prioritized list of the States and regions in which the Secretary proposes adding additional units. (4) Actions the Secretary expects to carry out to ensure adequate representation and fair access to such units for students in all regions of the United States, including rural and remote areas and in underrepresented States. (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. (6) A plan to increase school and community awareness of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in underrepresented areas. (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PLAN TO ENSURE REASONABLE ACCESS TO THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS. (a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A proposal to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure reasonable access for students throughout the United States. (2) The estimated cost of implementing the proposed increase in the number of such units. (3) A prioritized list of the States and regions in which the Secretary proposes adding additional units. (4) Actions the Secretary expects to carry out to ensure adequate representation and fair access to such units for students in all regions of the United States, including rural and remote areas and in underrepresented States. (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. (6) A plan to increase school and community awareness of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in underrepresented areas. (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PLAN TO ENSURE REASONABLE ACCESS TO THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS. (a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A proposal to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure reasonable access for students throughout the United States. (2) The estimated cost of implementing the proposed increase in the number of such units. (3) A prioritized list of the States and regions in which the Secretary proposes adding additional units. (4) Actions the Secretary expects to carry out to ensure adequate representation and fair access to such units for students in all regions of the United States, including rural and remote areas and in underrepresented States. (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. (6) A plan to increase school and community awareness of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in underrepresented areas. (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. ( (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. 5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. 5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. ( (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. 5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. ( (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. 5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. ( (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. 5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the term ``reasonable access'', when used with respect to units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, means a level of access determined by the Secretary of Defense to be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation, the availability of instructors, and the physical distance between units.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and for other purposes. a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by not later than September 30, 2031. ( (5) To the extent appropriate, modifications to the requirements for such units, including the requirements applicable to instructors, to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools. ( c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection (a). (

Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region by not later than September 30, 2031. Requires the plan to include: (1

H.R.3058

Taxation

Home Office Deduction Act of 2021 This bill allows a tax deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

Home Office Deduction Act of 2021

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees.

Home Office Deduction Act of 2021

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D.

D

NY

This bill allows a tax deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2021''. SEC. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2021. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

Home Office Deduction Act of 2021 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. (Currently, such deduction is treated as an itemized deduction.) (Sec. 2) This bill allows a temporary tax deduction for trade and business expenses incurred by employees of the Department of the Interior (DOE) during the period beginning on

H.R.1843

Crime and Law Enforcement

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) hate crimes and reports of COVID-19 hate crimes. It defines COVID-19 hate crime as a violent crime that is motivated by two things: (1) the actual or perceived characteristic (e.g., race or ethnicity) of any person, and (2) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of that characteristic. The bill requires DOJ to issue guidance for state and local law enforcement agencies on (1) the establishment of online hate crime reporting processes and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages, and (2) the expansion of culturally competent education campaigns. Additionally, DOJ and the Department of Health and Human Services must issue guidance on best practices for mitigating racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic.

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act''. SEC. 2. REVIEW OF COVID-19 HATE CRIMES. (a) In General.--Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). SEC. 3. GUIDANCE. (a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (2) The expansion of culturally competent and linguistically appropriate public education campaigns, and the collection of data and public reporting of hate crimes. (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic. <all>

COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Hate Crimes Act

Rep. Meng, Grace

D

NY

This bill requires a designated officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) hate crimes and reports of COVID-19 hate crimes. It defines COVID-19 hate crime as a violent crime that is motivated by two things: (1) the actual or perceived characteristic (e.g., race or ethnicity) of any person, and (2) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of that characteristic. The bill requires DOJ to issue guidance for state and local law enforcement agencies on (1) the establishment of online hate crime reporting processes and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages, and (2) the expansion of culturally competent education campaigns. Additionally, DOJ and the Department of Health and Human Services must issue guidance on best practices for mitigating racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic.

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act''. SEC. 2. REVIEW OF COVID-19 HATE CRIMES. (a) In General.--Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). SEC. 3. GUIDANCE. (a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (2) The expansion of culturally competent and linguistically appropriate public education campaigns, and the collection of data and public reporting of hate crimes. (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic. <all>

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. REVIEW OF COVID-19 HATE CRIMES. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). SEC. 3. GUIDANCE. (a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (2) The expansion of culturally competent and linguistically appropriate public education campaigns, and the collection of data and public reporting of hate crimes. (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic.

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act''. SEC. 2. REVIEW OF COVID-19 HATE CRIMES. (a) In General.--Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). SEC. 3. GUIDANCE. (a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (2) The expansion of culturally competent and linguistically appropriate public education campaigns, and the collection of data and public reporting of hate crimes. (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic. <all>

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act''. SEC. 2. REVIEW OF COVID-19 HATE CRIMES. (a) In General.--Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). SEC. 3. GUIDANCE. (a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (2) The expansion of culturally competent and linguistically appropriate public education campaigns, and the collection of data and public reporting of hate crimes. (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic. <all>

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. ( (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic.

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. ( (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic.

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. ( (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic.

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. ( (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic.

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 14 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes and reports of any such crime to Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. ( (b) Best Practices to Describe the COVID-19 Pandemic.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and community-based organizations, shall issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic.

To facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes, and for other purposes. b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``applicable period'' means the period beginning on the date on which the officer or employee is designated under subsection (a), and ending on the date that is one year after the date on which the emergency period described in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)) ends, except that the Attorney General may extend such period as appropriate. (2) The term ``COVID-19 hate crime'' means a crime of violence (as such term is defined under title 18, United States Code) that is motivated by-- (A) the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person; and (B) the actual or perceived relationship to the spread of COVID-19 of any person because of the characteristic described in subparagraph (A). a) Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies.--The Attorney General shall issue guidance for State and local law enforcement agencies on the following: (1) The establishment of online reporting of hate crimes or incidents, and the availability of online reporting in multiple languages. (

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act - Directs the Attorney General to designate an officer or employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ) whose sole responsibility during the applicable period shall be to facilitate the expedited review of and reports of any such crime to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. (Currently, the term "COVID" refers to a crime of violence motivated

S.1796

Armed Forces and National Security

PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from procuring or purchasing specified items (e.g., cleaning products) containing a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. DOD may not authorize the sale of any specified item containing PFAS on DOD property, such as commissaries or online exchange shops.

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT, PURCHASING, AND SALE BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. (b) Prohibition on Sale.--The Secretary of Defense may not permit the sale of any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered item.--The term ``covered item'' means-- (A) non-stick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities; (B) food packaging materials; (C) floor waxes; (D) carpeting, rugs, curtains, or upholstered furniture; (E) personal care items; (F) dental floss or toothpaste; (G) sunscreen; (H) umbrellas, luggage, or bags; (I) ski wax; (J) car wax and car window treatments; (K) cleaning products; and (L) shoes and clothing for which treatment with a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance is not currently necessary for an essential function. (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. (3) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one nonfluorinated carbon atom. (4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (d) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--Section 333 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is repealed. (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act

A bill to prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard

D

CT

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from procuring or purchasing specified items (e.g., cleaning products) containing a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. DOD may not authorize the sale of any specified item containing PFAS on DOD property, such as commissaries or online exchange shops.

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT, PURCHASING, AND SALE BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. (b) Prohibition on Sale.--The Secretary of Defense may not permit the sale of any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered item.--The term ``covered item'' means-- (A) non-stick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities; (B) food packaging materials; (C) floor waxes; (D) carpeting, rugs, curtains, or upholstered furniture; (E) personal care items; (F) dental floss or toothpaste; (G) sunscreen; (H) umbrellas, luggage, or bags; (I) ski wax; (J) car wax and car window treatments; (K) cleaning products; and (L) shoes and clothing for which treatment with a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance is not currently necessary for an essential function. (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. (3) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one nonfluorinated carbon atom. (4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (d) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--Section 333 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is repealed. (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act''. SEC. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT, PURCHASING, AND SALE BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered item.--The term ``covered item'' means-- (A) non-stick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities; (B) food packaging materials; (C) floor waxes; (D) carpeting, rugs, curtains, or upholstered furniture; (E) personal care items; (F) dental floss or toothpaste; (G) sunscreen; (H) umbrellas, luggage, or bags; (I) ski wax; (J) car wax and car window treatments; (K) cleaning products; and (L) shoes and clothing for which treatment with a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance is not currently necessary for an essential function. (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. (3) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one nonfluorinated carbon atom. (4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (d) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--Section 333 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is repealed. (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT, PURCHASING, AND SALE BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. (b) Prohibition on Sale.--The Secretary of Defense may not permit the sale of any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered item.--The term ``covered item'' means-- (A) non-stick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities; (B) food packaging materials; (C) floor waxes; (D) carpeting, rugs, curtains, or upholstered furniture; (E) personal care items; (F) dental floss or toothpaste; (G) sunscreen; (H) umbrellas, luggage, or bags; (I) ski wax; (J) car wax and car window treatments; (K) cleaning products; and (L) shoes and clothing for which treatment with a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance is not currently necessary for an essential function. (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. (3) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one nonfluorinated carbon atom. (4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (d) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--Section 333 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is repealed. (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT, PURCHASING, AND SALE BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. (b) Prohibition on Sale.--The Secretary of Defense may not permit the sale of any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered item.--The term ``covered item'' means-- (A) non-stick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities; (B) food packaging materials; (C) floor waxes; (D) carpeting, rugs, curtains, or upholstered furniture; (E) personal care items; (F) dental floss or toothpaste; (G) sunscreen; (H) umbrellas, luggage, or bags; (I) ski wax; (J) car wax and car window treatments; (K) cleaning products; and (L) shoes and clothing for which treatment with a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance is not currently necessary for an essential function. (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. (3) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one nonfluorinated carbon atom. (4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (d) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--Section 333 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is repealed. (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. b) Prohibition on Sale.--The Secretary of Defense may not permit the sale of any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. ( (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. ( 4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. b) Prohibition on Sale.--The Secretary of Defense may not permit the sale of any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. ( (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. ( 4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. b) Prohibition on Sale.--The Secretary of Defense may not permit the sale of any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. ( (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. ( 4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. b) Prohibition on Sale.--The Secretary of Defense may not permit the sale of any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. ( (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. ( 4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure or purchase any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances. b) Prohibition on Sale.--The Secretary of Defense may not permit the sale of any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. ( (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl substance'' means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. ( 4) Property under the jurisdiction of the department of defense.--The term ``property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense'' includes commissaries, facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, online exchange shops, and ships' stores. (

PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act This bill prohibits procurement, purchasing, and sale by the Department of Defense (DOD) of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalky substances. DOD may not permit the sale of such items on DOD property. The bill amends the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

H.R.9470

Immigration

American Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022 or the American SAFER Act of 2022 This bill expands the classes of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are subject to expedited removal (i.e., removal from the United States without further hearing or review). Specifically, the bill nullifies a 2004 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that generally limits expedited removal to certain situations, such as for non-U.S. nationals encountered within 14 days of entry into the United States without inspection and within 100 miles of a U.S. international land border. The bill also (1) prohibits DHS from implementing a rule that limits expedited removal based on how far a non-U.S. national was from the border when encountered or apprehended, and (2) modifies the relevant statute to state that expedited removal authority applies regardless of where the non-U.S. national was encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022'' or the ``American SAFER Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF INADMISSIBLE ARRIVING ALIENS. Section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; (2) in clause (ii), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; and (3) in clause (iii)-- (A) by amending subclause (I) to read as follows: ``(I) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to all aliens described in subclause (II).''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. SEC. 3. RULEMAKING. (a) Nullification of Rule.--The rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled ``Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal'' (69 Fed. Reg. 48,877; August 11, 2004) shall have no force or effect. (b) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make a rule to implement the amendments made by this Act. (c) Limitation on Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended. <all>

American SAFER Act of 2022

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes.

American SAFER Act of 2022 American Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022

Rep. Fallon, Pat

R

TX

This bill expands the classes of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are subject to expedited removal (i.e., removal from the United States without further hearing or review). Specifically, the bill nullifies a 2004 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that generally limits expedited removal to certain situations, such as for non-U.S. nationals encountered within 14 days of entry into the United States without inspection and within 100 miles of a U.S. international land border. The bill also (1) prohibits DHS from implementing a rule that limits expedited removal based on how far a non-U.S. national was from the border when encountered or apprehended, and (2) modifies the relevant statute to state that expedited removal authority applies regardless of where the non-U.S. national was encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022'' or the ``American SAFER Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF INADMISSIBLE ARRIVING ALIENS. Section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; (2) in clause (ii), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; and (3) in clause (iii)-- (A) by amending subclause (I) to read as follows: ``(I) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to all aliens described in subclause (II).''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. SEC. 3. RULEMAKING. (a) Nullification of Rule.--The rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled ``Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal'' (69 Fed. Reg. 48,877; August 11, 2004) shall have no force or effect. (b) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make a rule to implement the amendments made by this Act. (c) Limitation on Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022'' or the ``American SAFER Act of 2022''. EXPANSION OF EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF INADMISSIBLE ARRIVING ALIENS. Section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; (2) in clause (ii), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; and (3) in clause (iii)-- (A) by amending subclause (I) to read as follows: ``(I) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to all aliens described in subclause (II). ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. SEC. RULEMAKING. (a) Nullification of Rule.--The rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled ``Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal'' (69 Fed. Reg. 48,877; August 11, 2004) shall have no force or effect. (b) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make a rule to implement the amendments made by this Act. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022'' or the ``American SAFER Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF INADMISSIBLE ARRIVING ALIENS. Section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; (2) in clause (ii), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; and (3) in clause (iii)-- (A) by amending subclause (I) to read as follows: ``(I) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to all aliens described in subclause (II).''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. SEC. 3. RULEMAKING. (a) Nullification of Rule.--The rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled ``Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal'' (69 Fed. Reg. 48,877; August 11, 2004) shall have no force or effect. (b) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make a rule to implement the amendments made by this Act. (c) Limitation on Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022'' or the ``American SAFER Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF INADMISSIBLE ARRIVING ALIENS. Section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; (2) in clause (ii), by inserting ``, regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended,'' after ``or is described in clause (iii)''; and (3) in clause (iii)-- (A) by amending subclause (I) to read as follows: ``(I) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to all aliens described in subclause (II).''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. SEC. 3. RULEMAKING. (a) Nullification of Rule.--The rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled ``Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal'' (69 Fed. Reg. 48,877; August 11, 2004) shall have no force or effect. (b) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall make a rule to implement the amendments made by this Act. (c) Limitation on Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. c) Limitation on Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. c) Limitation on Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. c) Limitation on Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. c) Limitation on Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Discretionary application to other aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may apply clauses (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph to any or all other aliens who have not been admitted or paroled into the United States, as designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such designation shall be in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security and may be modified at any time.''. c) Limitation on Rulemaking.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not make any rules implementing section 235(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(A)) that limit the authority for expedited removal by the distance from the border of the United States where an alien is encountered or apprehended.

American Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2022 or the American SAFER Act of 2012 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens applies regardless of where the alien is encountered or apprehended, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) from making any

H.R.6500

Taxation

Home Office Deduction Act of 2022 This bill allows a tax deduction during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022, for the trade or business expenses of employees who do not itemize their tax deductions. The amount of such deduction is subject to a phaseout based on the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

Home Office Deduction Act of 2022

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees.

Home Office Deduction Act of 2022

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D.

D

NY

This bill allows a tax deduction during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022, for the trade or business expenses of employees who do not itemize their tax deductions. The amount of such deduction is subject to a phaseout based on the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

Home Office Deduction Act of 2022 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. (Currently, such deduction is treated as an itemized deduction.) (Sec. 2) This bill allows a temporary tax deduction for trade and business expenses incurred by employees of the Department of the Interior (DOE) during the period beginning on

H.R.6889

Finance and Financial Sector

Credit Union Board Modernization Act This bill revises the frequency of meetings required to be held by a credit union's board of directors. Specifically, the bill requires monthly meetings for new credit unions during their first five years and for credit unions with a low soundness rating. All other credit unions must hold at least six meetings annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter. Currently, all credit union boards must meet at least once a month.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Credit Union Board Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FREQUENCY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. Section 113 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1761b) is amended-- (1) by striking ``monthly'' each place such term appears; (2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The board of directors'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The board of directors''; (3) in subsection (a) (as so designated), by striking ``shall meet at least once a month and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Meetings.--The board of directors of a Federal credit union shall meet as follows: ``(1) With respect to a de novo Federal credit union, not less frequently than monthly during each of the first five years of the existence of such Federal credit union. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Credit Union Board Modernization Act

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. To mend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes.

Credit Union Board Modernization Act Credit Union Board Modernization Act Credit Union Board Modernization Act

Rep. Vargas, Juan

D

CA

This bill revises the frequency of meetings required to be held by a credit union's board of directors. Specifically, the bill requires monthly meetings for new credit unions during their first five years and for credit unions with a low soundness rating. All other credit unions must hold at least six meetings annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter. Currently, all credit union boards must meet at least once a month.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Credit Union Board Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FREQUENCY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. Section 113 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1761b) is amended-- (1) by striking ``monthly'' each place such term appears; (2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The board of directors'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The board of directors''; (3) in subsection (a) (as so designated), by striking ``shall meet at least once a month and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Meetings.--The board of directors of a Federal credit union shall meet as follows: ``(1) With respect to a de novo Federal credit union, not less frequently than monthly during each of the first five years of the existence of such Federal credit union. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Credit Union Board Modernization Act''. 2. FREQUENCY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. Section 113 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1761b) is amended-- (1) by striking ``monthly'' each place such term appears; (2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The board of directors'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The board of directors''; (3) in subsection (a) (as so designated), by striking ``shall meet at least once a month and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Meetings.--The board of directors of a Federal credit union shall meet as follows: ``(1) With respect to a de novo Federal credit union, not less frequently than monthly during each of the first five years of the existence of such Federal credit union. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. SEC. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Credit Union Board Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FREQUENCY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. Section 113 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1761b) is amended-- (1) by striking ``monthly'' each place such term appears; (2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The board of directors'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The board of directors''; (3) in subsection (a) (as so designated), by striking ``shall meet at least once a month and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Meetings.--The board of directors of a Federal credit union shall meet as follows: ``(1) With respect to a de novo Federal credit union, not less frequently than monthly during each of the first five years of the existence of such Federal credit union. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Credit Union Board Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FREQUENCY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. Section 113 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1761b) is amended-- (1) by striking ``monthly'' each place such term appears; (2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The board of directors'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The board of directors''; (3) in subsection (a) (as so designated), by striking ``shall meet at least once a month and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Meetings.--The board of directors of a Federal credit union shall meet as follows: ``(1) With respect to a de novo Federal credit union, not less frequently than monthly during each of the first five years of the existence of such Federal credit union. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2022.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings, and for other purposes. ``(2) Not less than six times annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 1 or 2 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); and ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 1 or 2. ``(3) Not less frequently than once a month, with respect to a Federal credit union-- ``(A) with composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (or an equivalent rating under a comparable rating system); or ``(B) with a capability of management rating under such composite rating of either 3, 4, or 5.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Credit Union Board Modernization Act - Amends the Federal Credit Union Act to modify the frequency of board of directors meetings and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends Federal credit union law to require the Board of Directors of a de novo federal credit union to meet at least once a month during each of the first five years of its existence and at least six times

H.R.6925

Social Welfare

Senior Independence Act of 2022 This bill increases the amount of income that individuals who are less than the full retirement age may earn without incurring a reduction in their Social Security retirement benefits.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Independence Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to increase the base exemption used by the Social Security Administration in determining the annual earnings limit for early retirees before monthly benefits are reduced. This legislation would increase the annual earnings limitation to $30,000 (or $2,500 per month for less than full year calculations) for the year 2023 and adjusted for wage inflation in the following years as required by current law. (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. (2) Increasing the earning limit for Social Security beneficiaries will result in the potential for increased collection of FICA taxes used to fund the program. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN MONTHLY EXEMPT AMOUNT FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT ATTAINING RETIREMENT AGE. (a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022. <all>

Senior Independence Act of 2022

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes.

Senior Independence Act of 2022

Rep. Grothman, Glenn

R

WI

This bill increases the amount of income that individuals who are less than the full retirement age may earn without incurring a reduction in their Social Security retirement benefits.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Independence Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to increase the base exemption used by the Social Security Administration in determining the annual earnings limit for early retirees before monthly benefits are reduced. This legislation would increase the annual earnings limitation to $30,000 (or $2,500 per month for less than full year calculations) for the year 2023 and adjusted for wage inflation in the following years as required by current law. (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. (2) Increasing the earning limit for Social Security beneficiaries will result in the potential for increased collection of FICA taxes used to fund the program. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN MONTHLY EXEMPT AMOUNT FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT ATTAINING RETIREMENT AGE. (a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Independence Act of 2022''. 2. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to increase the base exemption used by the Social Security Administration in determining the annual earnings limit for early retirees before monthly benefits are reduced. This legislation would increase the annual earnings limitation to $30,000 (or $2,500 per month for less than full year calculations) for the year 2023 and adjusted for wage inflation in the following years as required by current law. (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. (2) Increasing the earning limit for Social Security beneficiaries will result in the potential for increased collection of FICA taxes used to fund the program. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN MONTHLY EXEMPT AMOUNT FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT ATTAINING RETIREMENT AGE. (a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Independence Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to increase the base exemption used by the Social Security Administration in determining the annual earnings limit for early retirees before monthly benefits are reduced. This legislation would increase the annual earnings limitation to $30,000 (or $2,500 per month for less than full year calculations) for the year 2023 and adjusted for wage inflation in the following years as required by current law. (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. (2) Increasing the earning limit for Social Security beneficiaries will result in the potential for increased collection of FICA taxes used to fund the program. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN MONTHLY EXEMPT AMOUNT FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT ATTAINING RETIREMENT AGE. (a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022. <all>

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Independence Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to increase the base exemption used by the Social Security Administration in determining the annual earnings limit for early retirees before monthly benefits are reduced. This legislation would increase the annual earnings limitation to $30,000 (or $2,500 per month for less than full year calculations) for the year 2023 and adjusted for wage inflation in the following years as required by current law. (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. (2) Increasing the earning limit for Social Security beneficiaries will result in the potential for increased collection of FICA taxes used to fund the program. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN MONTHLY EXEMPT AMOUNT FOR INDIVIDUALS NOT ATTAINING RETIREMENT AGE. (a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022. <all>

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. ( 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. ( a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. ( a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. ( 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. ( a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. ( 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. ( a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. ( 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. ( a) In General.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to months in taxable years ending in any calendar year after 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Allowing early retirees to earn more while retaining their Social Security benefits will have no impact on the solvency of the program because, under current law, any reductions in benefits for excess earnings are returned to the beneficiary after attaining full retirement age through increased monthly benefits. ( 403(f)(8)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the exempt amount which is applicable to an individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (D) shall be, for months in any taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024, $2,500.''. ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 203(f)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8)) is further amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii)-- (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``the taxable year ending after 1993 and before 1995'' and inserting ``the taxable year ending after 2022 and before 2024''; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking ``1992'' and inserting ``2021''. (

Senior Independence Act of 2022 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) increase the monthly exempt amount for individuals not attaining full retirement age to $2,500; and (2) revise the formula for determining the annual earnings limit for early retirees before monthly benefits are reduced. (Currently

H.J.Res.30

Economics and Public Finance

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total expenditures from exceeding total receipts for a fiscal year. The prohibition excludes expenditures for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each chamber of Congress may authorize expenditures that exceed receipts for limited times. Debts incurred from the expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable. The amendment requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. If the President does not submit a balanced budget for a fiscal year, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each of chamber of Congress until the President submits a balanced budget.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 30 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 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. Total expenditures for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. Such total expenditures do not include those for repayment of debt principal and such total receipts may not include those derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Debts incurred from such expenditures shall be paid as soon as practicable. ``Section 3. Before each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. ``Section 4. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased unless two-thirds of each House of Congress provides by law for such an increase by a roll-call vote. ``Section 5. For purposes of section 2, a national emergency occurs whenever a declaration of war is in effect or whenever Congress adopts a concurrent resolution declaring a national emergency. ``Section 6. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 7. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''. <all>

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Rep. Green, Mark E.

R

TN

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total expenditures from exceeding total receipts for a fiscal year. The prohibition excludes expenditures for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each chamber of Congress may authorize expenditures that exceed receipts for limited times. Debts incurred from the expenditures must be paid as soon as practicable. The amendment requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. If the President does not submit a balanced budget for a fiscal year, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each of chamber of Congress until the President submits a balanced budget.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 30 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 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. Total expenditures for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. Such total expenditures do not include those for repayment of debt principal and such total receipts may not include those derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Debts incurred from such expenditures shall be paid as soon as practicable. ``Section 3. Before each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. ``Section 4. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased unless two-thirds of each House of Congress provides by law for such an increase by a roll-call vote. ``Section 5. For purposes of section 2, a national emergency occurs whenever a declaration of war is in effect or whenever Congress adopts a concurrent resolution declaring a national emergency. ``Section 6. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 7. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 30 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 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. Total expenditures for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. Such total expenditures do not include those for repayment of debt principal and such total receipts may not include those derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Debts incurred from such expenditures shall be paid as soon as practicable. ``Section 3. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. ``Section 4. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased unless two-thirds of each House of Congress provides by law for such an increase by a roll-call vote. ``Section 5. For purposes of section 2, a national emergency occurs whenever a declaration of war is in effect or whenever Congress adopts a concurrent resolution declaring a national emergency. ``Section 6. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 7. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 30 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 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. Total expenditures for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. Such total expenditures do not include those for repayment of debt principal and such total receipts may not include those derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Debts incurred from such expenditures shall be paid as soon as practicable. ``Section 3. Before each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. ``Section 4. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased unless two-thirds of each House of Congress provides by law for such an increase by a roll-call vote. ``Section 5. For purposes of section 2, a national emergency occurs whenever a declaration of war is in effect or whenever Congress adopts a concurrent resolution declaring a national emergency. ``Section 6. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 7. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 30 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 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. Total expenditures for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. Such total expenditures do not include those for repayment of debt principal and such total receipts may not include those derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Debts incurred from such expenditures shall be paid as soon as practicable. ``Section 3. Before each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. ``Section 4. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased unless two-thirds of each House of Congress provides by law for such an increase by a roll-call vote. ``Section 5. For purposes of section 2, a national emergency occurs whenever a declaration of war is in effect or whenever Congress adopts a concurrent resolution declaring a national emergency. ``Section 6. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 7. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Before each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Before each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Before each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Before each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. This article shall take effect beginning with the tenth fiscal year after its ratification.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. For a national emergency, two-thirds of each House of Congress may for limited times authorize expenditures exceeding those pursuant to rules established under section 1. Before each fiscal year, the President shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for such fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. If the President fails to perform the duty imposed by this section, any executive actions may be unilaterally overturned by a simple majority vote of each House of Congress until the date on which the President submits the proposed budget to Congress.

Amends the Constitution to require the President to transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for each fiscal year for the Government in which total expenditures do not exceed total receipts. Prohibits the President from increasing the limit on the debt of the United States held by the public unless two-thirds of each House of Congress provides by law for such an increase by a roll-

H.R.8761

Immigration

This bill expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa currently only available to Australian nationals coming to the United States for employment in a specialty occupation. For Irish E-3 initial applications, the Department of State may approve each fiscal year no more than 10,500 minus the number of Australian initial applications approved the previous fiscal year.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-3 VISAS FOR IRISH NATIONALS. (a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. (b) Employer Requirements.--Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182) is amended-- (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) (as added by section 1(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 108-449 (118 Stat. 3470)) as subsection (u); and (2) by adding at the end of subsection (t)(1) (as added by section 402(b)(2) of Public Law 108-77 (117 Stat. 941)) the following: ``(E) In the case of an attestation filed with respect to a national of Ireland described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii), the employer is, and will remain during the period of authorized employment of such Irish national, a participant in good standing in the E-Verify program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note).''. (c) Application Allocation.--Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(ii) For applicants who are nationals of Ireland, not more than a number equal to the difference between 10,500 and the number of applications approved in the prior fiscal year for aliens who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia. ``(B) The approval of an application described under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be deemed for numerical control purposes to have occurred on September 30 of the prior fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''. <all>

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.

Rep. Neal, Richard E.

D

MA

This bill expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa currently only available to Australian nationals coming to the United States for employment in a specialty occupation. For Irish E-3 initial applications, the Department of State may approve each fiscal year no more than 10,500 minus the number of Australian initial applications approved the previous fiscal year.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-3 VISAS FOR IRISH NATIONALS. (a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. (b) Employer Requirements.--Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182) is amended-- (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) (as added by section 1(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 108-449 (118 Stat. 3470)) as subsection (u); and (2) by adding at the end of subsection (t)(1) (as added by section 402(b)(2) of Public Law 108-77 (117 Stat. 941)) the following: ``(E) In the case of an attestation filed with respect to a national of Ireland described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii), the employer is, and will remain during the period of authorized employment of such Irish national, a participant in good standing in the E-Verify program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note).''. (c) Application Allocation.--Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(ii) For applicants who are nationals of Ireland, not more than a number equal to the difference between 10,500 and the number of applications approved in the prior fiscal year for aliens who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia. ``(B) The approval of an application described under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be deemed for numerical control purposes to have occurred on September 30 of the prior fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''. <all>

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-3 VISAS FOR IRISH NATIONALS. (a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. 1182) is amended-- (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) (as added by section 1(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 108-449 (118 Stat. 3470)) as subsection (u); and (2) by adding at the end of subsection (t)(1) (as added by section 402(b)(2) of Public Law 108-77 (117 Stat. 941)) the following: ``(E) In the case of an attestation filed with respect to a national of Ireland described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii), the employer is, and will remain during the period of authorized employment of such Irish national, a participant in good standing in the E-Verify program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note).''. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(ii) For applicants who are nationals of Ireland, not more than a number equal to the difference between 10,500 and the number of applications approved in the prior fiscal year for aliens who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia. ``(B) The approval of an application described under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be deemed for numerical control purposes to have occurred on September 30 of the prior fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-3 VISAS FOR IRISH NATIONALS. (a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. (b) Employer Requirements.--Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182) is amended-- (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) (as added by section 1(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 108-449 (118 Stat. 3470)) as subsection (u); and (2) by adding at the end of subsection (t)(1) (as added by section 402(b)(2) of Public Law 108-77 (117 Stat. 941)) the following: ``(E) In the case of an attestation filed with respect to a national of Ireland described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii), the employer is, and will remain during the period of authorized employment of such Irish national, a participant in good standing in the E-Verify program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note).''. (c) Application Allocation.--Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(ii) For applicants who are nationals of Ireland, not more than a number equal to the difference between 10,500 and the number of applications approved in the prior fiscal year for aliens who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia. ``(B) The approval of an application described under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be deemed for numerical control purposes to have occurred on September 30 of the prior fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''. <all>

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-3 VISAS FOR IRISH NATIONALS. (a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. (b) Employer Requirements.--Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182) is amended-- (1) by redesignating the second subsection (t) (as added by section 1(b)(2)(B) of Public Law 108-449 (118 Stat. 3470)) as subsection (u); and (2) by adding at the end of subsection (t)(1) (as added by section 402(b)(2) of Public Law 108-77 (117 Stat. 941)) the following: ``(E) In the case of an attestation filed with respect to a national of Ireland described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii), the employer is, and will remain during the period of authorized employment of such Irish national, a participant in good standing in the E-Verify program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note).''. (c) Application Allocation.--Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(ii) For applicants who are nationals of Ireland, not more than a number equal to the difference between 10,500 and the number of applications approved in the prior fiscal year for aliens who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia. ``(B) The approval of an application described under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be deemed for numerical control purposes to have occurred on September 30 of the prior fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''. <all>

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. ( 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. c) Application Allocation.--Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. c) Application Allocation.--Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. ( 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. c) Application Allocation.--Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. ( 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. c) Application Allocation.--Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. ( 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. c) Application Allocation.--Paragraph (11) of section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

To add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. a) In General.--Section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)(iii)) is amended by inserting ``or, on a basis of reciprocity as determined by the Secretary of State, a national of Ireland,'' after ``Australia''. ( 1184(g)(11)) is amended to read as follows: ``(11)(A) The Secretary of State may approve initial applications submitted for aliens described in section 101(a)(15)(E)(iii) only as follows: ``(i) For applicants who are nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia, not more than 10,500 for a fiscal year. ``(C) The numerical limitation under subparagraph (A) shall only apply to principal aliens and not to the spouses or children of such aliens.''.

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program. (Currently, the program is limited to nationals of Australia.) (Sec. 1) Amends the E3 visa program to provide for the employment of a national of Ireland in the United States on a basis of reciprocity with Australia. (Sec 2) Authorizes the Secretary

H.R.9707

Families

Making Opportunities for Mothers Act or the MOM Act This bill provides block grants to states to provide child care services to mothers under the age of 18 who are attending school or who are employed after attending courses.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Making Opportunities for Mothers Act'' or the ``MOM Act''. SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a grant program under which the Secretary makes block grants to States to be administered in accordance with this section. (b) Use of Grant.--A State that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use such grant to pay the cost of-- (1) child care services for an eligible mother who is a student enrolled in elementary school or secondary school or enrolled on not less than a half-time basis in an institution of higher education, which enable such mother to attend the courses in which she is enrolled; and (2) child care services for an eligible mother described in paragraph (1) who has employment after attending the courses in which she is enrolled, which enable such mother to be so employed. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. (B) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to make a mother ineligible for payments or services under this Act by virtue of being married. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia. <all>

MOM Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes.

MOM Act Making Opportunities for Mothers Act

Rep. Gohmert, Louie

R

TX

This bill provides block grants to states to provide child care services to mothers under the age of 18 who are attending school or who are employed after attending courses.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Making Opportunities for Mothers Act'' or the ``MOM Act''. SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a grant program under which the Secretary makes block grants to States to be administered in accordance with this section. (b) Use of Grant.--A State that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use such grant to pay the cost of-- (1) child care services for an eligible mother who is a student enrolled in elementary school or secondary school or enrolled on not less than a half-time basis in an institution of higher education, which enable such mother to attend the courses in which she is enrolled; and (2) child care services for an eligible mother described in paragraph (1) who has employment after attending the courses in which she is enrolled, which enable such mother to be so employed. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. (B) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to make a mother ineligible for payments or services under this Act by virtue of being married. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Making Opportunities for Mothers Act'' or the ``MOM Act''. SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a grant program under which the Secretary makes block grants to States to be administered in accordance with this section. (b) Use of Grant.--A State that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use such grant to pay the cost of-- (1) child care services for an eligible mother who is a student enrolled in elementary school or secondary school or enrolled on not less than a half-time basis in an institution of higher education, which enable such mother to attend the courses in which she is enrolled; and (2) child care services for an eligible mother described in paragraph (1) who has employment after attending the courses in which she is enrolled, which enable such mother to be so employed. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. (B) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to make a mother ineligible for payments or services under this Act by virtue of being married. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). 7801). (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Making Opportunities for Mothers Act'' or the ``MOM Act''. SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a grant program under which the Secretary makes block grants to States to be administered in accordance with this section. (b) Use of Grant.--A State that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use such grant to pay the cost of-- (1) child care services for an eligible mother who is a student enrolled in elementary school or secondary school or enrolled on not less than a half-time basis in an institution of higher education, which enable such mother to attend the courses in which she is enrolled; and (2) child care services for an eligible mother described in paragraph (1) who has employment after attending the courses in which she is enrolled, which enable such mother to be so employed. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. (B) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to make a mother ineligible for payments or services under this Act by virtue of being married. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Making Opportunities for Mothers Act'' or the ``MOM Act''. SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a grant program under which the Secretary makes block grants to States to be administered in accordance with this section. (b) Use of Grant.--A State that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use such grant to pay the cost of-- (1) child care services for an eligible mother who is a student enrolled in elementary school or secondary school or enrolled on not less than a half-time basis in an institution of higher education, which enable such mother to attend the courses in which she is enrolled; and (2) child care services for an eligible mother described in paragraph (1) who has employment after attending the courses in which she is enrolled, which enable such mother to be so employed. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. (B) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to make a mother ineligible for payments or services under this Act by virtue of being married. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. ( 4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. ( 4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. ( 4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. ( 4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ( (5) State.--In this section, the term ``State'' means the several States and the District of Columbia.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible mother.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible mother'' means an individual who-- (i) has not attained the age of 18; (ii) has given birth to a child; and (iii) has not been permanently separated from such child. ( 4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (

Making Opportunities for Mothers Act or the MOM Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a block grant program to provide incentives to underage mothers to stay in school and remain off of welfare, and for other purposes. Requires a state that receives a grant to use such grant to pay the cost of: (1) child care services for an eligible mother who is

S.3087

Taxation

Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 This bill adds vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for routine administration to children or in pregnant women to the list of taxable vaccines for purposes of the vaccine excise tax. The CDC must notify the Department of the Treasury and specified congressional committees of the designation of such vaccines as taxable vaccines.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ADDITION OF NEW VACCINES TO LIST OF TAXABLE VACCINES. (a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. (b) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a vaccine for routine administration to children or routine administration in pregnant women, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall notify the Secretary of the Treasury, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives of such designation. (c) Effective Date.-- (1) Sales, etc.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to sales and uses on or after the later of-- (A) the first day of the first month which begins more than 4 weeks after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (B) the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services lists any vaccine described in section 4132(a)(1)(Q) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by subsection (a), (other than any vaccine so described listed by the Secretary prior to the date of the enactment of this Act) for purposes of compensation for any vaccine-related injury or death through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund. (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date. <all>

Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines.

Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr.

D

PA

This bill adds vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for routine administration to children or in pregnant women to the list of taxable vaccines for purposes of the vaccine excise tax. The CDC must notify the Department of the Treasury and specified congressional committees of the designation of such vaccines as taxable vaccines.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ADDITION OF NEW VACCINES TO LIST OF TAXABLE VACCINES. (a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. (b) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a vaccine for routine administration to children or routine administration in pregnant women, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall notify the Secretary of the Treasury, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives of such designation. (c) Effective Date.-- (1) Sales, etc.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to sales and uses on or after the later of-- (A) the first day of the first month which begins more than 4 weeks after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (B) the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services lists any vaccine described in section 4132(a)(1)(Q) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by subsection (a), (other than any vaccine so described listed by the Secretary prior to the date of the enactment of this Act) for purposes of compensation for any vaccine-related injury or death through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund. (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. ADDITION OF NEW VACCINES TO LIST OF TAXABLE VACCINES. (b) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a vaccine for routine administration to children or routine administration in pregnant women, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall notify the Secretary of the Treasury, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives of such designation. (c) Effective Date.-- (1) Sales, etc.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to sales and uses on or after the later of-- (A) the first day of the first month which begins more than 4 weeks after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (B) the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services lists any vaccine described in section 4132(a)(1)(Q) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by subsection (a), (other than any vaccine so described listed by the Secretary prior to the date of the enactment of this Act) for purposes of compensation for any vaccine-related injury or death through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund. (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ADDITION OF NEW VACCINES TO LIST OF TAXABLE VACCINES. (a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. (b) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a vaccine for routine administration to children or routine administration in pregnant women, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall notify the Secretary of the Treasury, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives of such designation. (c) Effective Date.-- (1) Sales, etc.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to sales and uses on or after the later of-- (A) the first day of the first month which begins more than 4 weeks after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (B) the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services lists any vaccine described in section 4132(a)(1)(Q) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by subsection (a), (other than any vaccine so described listed by the Secretary prior to the date of the enactment of this Act) for purposes of compensation for any vaccine-related injury or death through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund. (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ADDITION OF NEW VACCINES TO LIST OF TAXABLE VACCINES. (a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. (b) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a vaccine for routine administration to children or routine administration in pregnant women, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall notify the Secretary of the Treasury, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives of such designation. (c) Effective Date.-- (1) Sales, etc.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to sales and uses on or after the later of-- (A) the first day of the first month which begins more than 4 weeks after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (B) the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services lists any vaccine described in section 4132(a)(1)(Q) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by subsection (a), (other than any vaccine so described listed by the Secretary prior to the date of the enactment of this Act) for purposes of compensation for any vaccine-related injury or death through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund. (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( 2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( 2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( 2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( 2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( (2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines. a) In General.--Section 4132(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) Any vaccine which is not described in any other subparagraph of this paragraph and which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for-- ``(i) routine administration to children, or ``(ii) routine administration in pregnant women.''. ( 2) Deliveries.--For purposes of paragraph (1) and section 4131 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of sales on or before the effective date described in such paragraph for which delivery is made after such date, the delivery date shall be considered the sale date.

Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to notify specified congressional committees within 30 days after the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a vaccine for routine administration to children or routine administration in pregnant women. Requires the Secretary to notify such congressional committees of such designation

H.R.1964

Taxation

Payer State Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce to calculate the federal tax burden of each state for each calendar year. It also requires the Office of Management and Budget to calculate the total amount of federal outlays received by each state in each fiscal year.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payer State Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CALCULATION OF FEDERAL TAX BURDENS AND OUTLAYS. (a) State by State Calculation of Federal Tax Burdens.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, shall calculate the Federal tax burden of each State for each calendar year. (2) Calculation of federal tax burden.--For purposes of calculating the Federal tax burden of each State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) treat Federal taxes paid by an individual as a burden on the State in which such individual resides; and (B) treat Federal taxes paid by a legal business entity as a burden on each State in which economic activity of such entity is performed in the same proportion that the economic activity of such entity in such State bears to the economic activity of such entity in all the States. (b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. (c) State Defined.--In this section the term ``State'' means each of the several States. SEC. 3. JOINT REPORT. Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis. <all>

Payer State Transparency Act of 2021

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending.

Payer State Transparency Act of 2021

Rep. Foster, Bill

D

IL

This bill requires the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce to calculate the federal tax burden of each state for each calendar year. It also requires the Office of Management and Budget to calculate the total amount of federal outlays received by each state in each fiscal year.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payer State Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CALCULATION OF FEDERAL TAX BURDENS AND OUTLAYS. (a) State by State Calculation of Federal Tax Burdens.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, shall calculate the Federal tax burden of each State for each calendar year. (2) Calculation of federal tax burden.--For purposes of calculating the Federal tax burden of each State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) treat Federal taxes paid by an individual as a burden on the State in which such individual resides; and (B) treat Federal taxes paid by a legal business entity as a burden on each State in which economic activity of such entity is performed in the same proportion that the economic activity of such entity in such State bears to the economic activity of such entity in all the States. (b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. (c) State Defined.--In this section the term ``State'' means each of the several States. SEC. 3. JOINT REPORT. Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis. <all>

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payer State Transparency Act of 2021''. 2. CALCULATION OF FEDERAL TAX BURDENS AND OUTLAYS. (2) Calculation of federal tax burden.--For purposes of calculating the Federal tax burden of each State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) treat Federal taxes paid by an individual as a burden on the State in which such individual resides; and (B) treat Federal taxes paid by a legal business entity as a burden on each State in which economic activity of such entity is performed in the same proportion that the economic activity of such entity in such State bears to the economic activity of such entity in all the States. (b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. (c) State Defined.--In this section the term ``State'' means each of the several States. SEC. 3. JOINT REPORT. Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payer State Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CALCULATION OF FEDERAL TAX BURDENS AND OUTLAYS. (a) State by State Calculation of Federal Tax Burdens.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, shall calculate the Federal tax burden of each State for each calendar year. (2) Calculation of federal tax burden.--For purposes of calculating the Federal tax burden of each State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) treat Federal taxes paid by an individual as a burden on the State in which such individual resides; and (B) treat Federal taxes paid by a legal business entity as a burden on each State in which economic activity of such entity is performed in the same proportion that the economic activity of such entity in such State bears to the economic activity of such entity in all the States. (b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. (c) State Defined.--In this section the term ``State'' means each of the several States. SEC. 3. JOINT REPORT. Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis. <all>

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payer State Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CALCULATION OF FEDERAL TAX BURDENS AND OUTLAYS. (a) State by State Calculation of Federal Tax Burdens.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, shall calculate the Federal tax burden of each State for each calendar year. (2) Calculation of federal tax burden.--For purposes of calculating the Federal tax burden of each State under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) treat Federal taxes paid by an individual as a burden on the State in which such individual resides; and (B) treat Federal taxes paid by a legal business entity as a burden on each State in which economic activity of such entity is performed in the same proportion that the economic activity of such entity in such State bears to the economic activity of such entity in all the States. (b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. (c) State Defined.--In this section the term ``State'' means each of the several States. SEC. 3. JOINT REPORT. Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis. <all>

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

To assess the State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending. b) State by State Calculation of Federal Outlays.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of Federal outlays received by each State in each fiscal year. (2) Treatment of contract awards.--For purposes of calculating the amount of Federal outlays received by a State under paragraph (1), a Federal contract award shall be treated as a Federal outlay received by each State in which performance under the award takes place in the same proportion that such performance in such State bears to such performance in all the States. ( Not later than the date that is 180 days after the beginning of each calendar year, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall-- (1) jointly submit to Congress a report containing the results of the calculations described in section 2 with respect to such calendar year; and (2) publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Payer State Transparency Act of 2021 - Requires the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, to calculate the federal tax burden of each state for each calendar year. (Sec. 2) The Director of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Council of Economic Advisers and the Secretaries of the Treasury, shall calculate the total amount of federal outl

S.2447

Science, Technology, Communications

Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act or the SUCCESS Act This bill provides additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which supports remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period by covering reasonable costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

SUCCESS Act

A bill to amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes.

SUCCESS Act Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act

Sen. Markey, Edward J.

D

MA

This bill provides additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which supports remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period by covering reasonable costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act or the SUCCESS Act This bill amends the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. The bill also authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make any updates to the regulations promulgated under such Act that may

H.R.5513

Armed Forces and National Security

No Clearance for Terrorists Act This bill requires processes for vetting an individual for a security clearance to take into consideration whether that individual has been involved in terrorism. The Special Security Directorate of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center must ensure that the guidelines for adjudicating security clearances, when determining what conditions could raise a security concern or disqualify an applicant, include whether the applicant has been involved in or advocated domestic or international terrorism. The directorate must also ensure that guidelines and instructions to federal agencies relating to security clearances include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism. The directorate and the Office of Personnel Management must ensure that certain forms related to public trust and national security positions include questions regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Clearance for Terrorists Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO INVESTIGATIONS AND ADJUDICATIONS OF SECURITY CLEARANCES. (a) Inclusion of Certain Matters in Adjudicative Guidelines.-- Section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Adjudicative Guidelines.-- ``(1) Conditions that could raise security concern.--The Security Executive Agent shall ensure that the adjudicative guidelines, in determining what conditions could raise a security concern and may disqualify an individual from being eligible to access classified information, include whether an individual has been involved in, supported, trained to commit, or advocated domestic or international terrorism. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. (c) Standard Forms 85P and 86.--The Director of National Intelligence, acting as the Security Executive Agent under section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a), and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, acting as the Suitability and Credentialing Executive Agent in accordance with Executive Order 13467 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism. <all>

No Clearance for Terrorists Act

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.

No Clearance for Terrorists Act

Rep. Crow, Jason

D

CO

This bill requires processes for vetting an individual for a security clearance to take into consideration whether that individual has been involved in terrorism. The Special Security Directorate of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center must ensure that the guidelines for adjudicating security clearances, when determining what conditions could raise a security concern or disqualify an applicant, include whether the applicant has been involved in or advocated domestic or international terrorism. The directorate must also ensure that guidelines and instructions to federal agencies relating to security clearances include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism. The directorate and the Office of Personnel Management must ensure that certain forms related to public trust and national security positions include questions regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Clearance for Terrorists Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO INVESTIGATIONS AND ADJUDICATIONS OF SECURITY CLEARANCES. (a) Inclusion of Certain Matters in Adjudicative Guidelines.-- Section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Adjudicative Guidelines.-- ``(1) Conditions that could raise security concern.--The Security Executive Agent shall ensure that the adjudicative guidelines, in determining what conditions could raise a security concern and may disqualify an individual from being eligible to access classified information, include whether an individual has been involved in, supported, trained to commit, or advocated domestic or international terrorism. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. (c) Standard Forms 85P and 86.--The Director of National Intelligence, acting as the Security Executive Agent under section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a), and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, acting as the Suitability and Credentialing Executive Agent in accordance with Executive Order 13467 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism. <all>

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Clearance for Terrorists Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO INVESTIGATIONS AND ADJUDICATIONS OF SECURITY CLEARANCES. (a) Inclusion of Certain Matters in Adjudicative Guidelines.-- Section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Adjudicative Guidelines.-- ``(1) Conditions that could raise security concern.--The Security Executive Agent shall ensure that the adjudicative guidelines, in determining what conditions could raise a security concern and may disqualify an individual from being eligible to access classified information, include whether an individual has been involved in, supported, trained to commit, or advocated domestic or international terrorism. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. 3162a), and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, acting as the Suitability and Credentialing Executive Agent in accordance with Executive Order 13467 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Clearance for Terrorists Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO INVESTIGATIONS AND ADJUDICATIONS OF SECURITY CLEARANCES. (a) Inclusion of Certain Matters in Adjudicative Guidelines.-- Section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Adjudicative Guidelines.-- ``(1) Conditions that could raise security concern.--The Security Executive Agent shall ensure that the adjudicative guidelines, in determining what conditions could raise a security concern and may disqualify an individual from being eligible to access classified information, include whether an individual has been involved in, supported, trained to commit, or advocated domestic or international terrorism. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. (c) Standard Forms 85P and 86.--The Director of National Intelligence, acting as the Security Executive Agent under section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a), and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, acting as the Suitability and Credentialing Executive Agent in accordance with Executive Order 13467 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism. <all>

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Clearance for Terrorists Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO INVESTIGATIONS AND ADJUDICATIONS OF SECURITY CLEARANCES. (a) Inclusion of Certain Matters in Adjudicative Guidelines.-- Section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Adjudicative Guidelines.-- ``(1) Conditions that could raise security concern.--The Security Executive Agent shall ensure that the adjudicative guidelines, in determining what conditions could raise a security concern and may disqualify an individual from being eligible to access classified information, include whether an individual has been involved in, supported, trained to commit, or advocated domestic or international terrorism. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. (c) Standard Forms 85P and 86.--The Director of National Intelligence, acting as the Security Executive Agent under section 803 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3162a), and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, acting as the Suitability and Credentialing Executive Agent in accordance with Executive Order 13467 (50 U.S.C. 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism. <all>

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. (

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. ( 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. ( 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. (

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. ( 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. (

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. ( 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. (

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. ( 3161 note), shall ensure that the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (Standard Form 85P) and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Form 86), or such successor forms, elicit information regarding whether the individual submitting the form has been involved in domestic terrorism.

To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to ensure that the process for an individual obtaining a security clearance includes vetting the individual for ties to domestic terrorism, and for other purposes. ``(2) Adjudicative guidelines.--In this subsection, the term `adjudicative guidelines' means the adjudicative guidelines under Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (known as the `National Security Adjudicative Guidelines'), or such successor guidelines, issued pursuant to section 801, this section, and section 3002(d) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3343(d)).''. (b) Investigations, Polygraphs, and Adjudications.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): ``(2) ensure that such guidelines and instructions for investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications include screening an individual for possible involvement with domestic terrorism;''. (

No Clearance for Terrorists Act - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), acting as the Security Executive Agent, to ensure that the adjudicative guidelines, in determining what conditions could raise a security concern and may disqualify an individual from being eligible to access classified information, include whether an individual has been involved in, supported,

H.R.4658

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act This bill designates the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California as the Anthony "Tony" Beilenson Trailhead.

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson served in the California State Assembly from 1963 to 1967, and in the California State Senate from 1967 to 1976. (2) Congressman Beilenson began his tenure in the United States House of Representatives in 1977 and served in Congress for 20 years, until 1997. (3) At different times during his tenure, Congressman Beilenson represented the people of West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu, Westwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Canyon Country, and Calabasas. (4) Congressman Beilenson was a well-respected member of the California State Legislature, known for his legislative efforts on environmental protection, consumer protection, family planning, public health, and welfare reform. (5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. (6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. (8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. SEC. 3. ANTHONY ``TONY'' BEILENSON TRAILHEAD. (a) Designation.--The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. <all>

Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the "Anthony 'Tony' Beilenson Trailhead".

Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act

Rep. Lieu, Ted

D

CA

This bill designates the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California as the Anthony "Tony" Beilenson Trailhead.

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson served in the California State Assembly from 1963 to 1967, and in the California State Senate from 1967 to 1976. (2) Congressman Beilenson began his tenure in the United States House of Representatives in 1977 and served in Congress for 20 years, until 1997. (3) At different times during his tenure, Congressman Beilenson represented the people of West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu, Westwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Canyon Country, and Calabasas. (4) Congressman Beilenson was a well-respected member of the California State Legislature, known for his legislative efforts on environmental protection, consumer protection, family planning, public health, and welfare reform. (5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. (6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. (8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. SEC. 3. ANTHONY ``TONY'' BEILENSON TRAILHEAD. (a) Designation.--The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. <all>

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson served in the California State Assembly from 1963 to 1967, and in the California State Senate from 1967 to 1976. (2) Congressman Beilenson began his tenure in the United States House of Representatives in 1977 and served in Congress for 20 years, until 1997. (3) At different times during his tenure, Congressman Beilenson represented the people of West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu, Westwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Canyon Country, and Calabasas. (4) Congressman Beilenson was a well-respected member of the California State Legislature, known for his legislative efforts on environmental protection, consumer protection, family planning, public health, and welfare reform. (5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. (6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. (8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. SEC. 3. ANTHONY ``TONY'' BEILENSON TRAILHEAD. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''.

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson served in the California State Assembly from 1963 to 1967, and in the California State Senate from 1967 to 1976. (2) Congressman Beilenson began his tenure in the United States House of Representatives in 1977 and served in Congress for 20 years, until 1997. (3) At different times during his tenure, Congressman Beilenson represented the people of West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu, Westwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Canyon Country, and Calabasas. (4) Congressman Beilenson was a well-respected member of the California State Legislature, known for his legislative efforts on environmental protection, consumer protection, family planning, public health, and welfare reform. (5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. (6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. (8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. SEC. 3. ANTHONY ``TONY'' BEILENSON TRAILHEAD. (a) Designation.--The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. <all>

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson served in the California State Assembly from 1963 to 1967, and in the California State Senate from 1967 to 1976. (2) Congressman Beilenson began his tenure in the United States House of Representatives in 1977 and served in Congress for 20 years, until 1997. (3) At different times during his tenure, Congressman Beilenson represented the people of West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu, Westwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Canyon Country, and Calabasas. (4) Congressman Beilenson was a well-respected member of the California State Legislature, known for his legislative efforts on environmental protection, consumer protection, family planning, public health, and welfare reform. (5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. (6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. (8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. SEC. 3. ANTHONY ``TONY'' BEILENSON TRAILHEAD. (a) Designation.--The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. <all>

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. ( (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. ( a) Designation.--The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. (

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. ( 8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''.

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. ( 8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''.

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. ( (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. ( a) Designation.--The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. (

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. ( 8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''.

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. ( (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. ( a) Designation.--The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. (

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. ( 8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''.

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. ( (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. ( a) Designation.--The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. (

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 6) Congressman Beilenson dedicated significant time and effort to environmental issues during his time serving in the United States House of Representatives, including contributing to the passage of legislation to fund the formation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. ( 8) Congress and the Los Angeles community commemorate the environmental legacy of Congressman Beilenson by naming the Encinal Trailhead in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area after Congressman Anthony ``Tony'' Beilenson. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''.

To designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. 5) During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Beilenson served on the Rules Committee and as Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence during the first Gulf War. ( (7) Congressman Beilenson considered his contributions to the designation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area his greatest legislative achievement and supported the expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area throughout his time in Congress and into retirement. ( a) Designation.--The Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area shall hereafter be known and designated as the ``Anthony `Tony' Beilenson Trailhead''. (

Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act - Designates the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the "Anthony 'Tony' Beilenson" Trailhead. (Sec. 3) Declares that any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the trailhead shall

S.4882

Emergency Management

Fire Grants and Safety Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the U.S. Fire Administration, the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grants Program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. The bill imposes a new sunset date of 2032 for the SAFER and AFG programs.

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Grants and Safety Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. SEC. 3. REAUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS PROGRAM AND THE FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 33 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229) is amended by striking subsection (r).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 33(r) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(r)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 33(q)(1)(B) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. SEC. 4. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 34(j)(1)(I) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. Calendar No. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No. 117-214] _______________________________________________________________________

Fire Grants and Safety Act

A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs.

Fire Grants and Safety Act Fire Grants and Safety Act

Sen. Peters, Gary C.

D

MI

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the U.S. Fire Administration, the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grants Program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. The bill imposes a new sunset date of 2032 for the SAFER and AFG programs.

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Grants and Safety Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. SEC. 3. REAUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS PROGRAM AND THE FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 33 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229) is amended by striking subsection (r).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 33(r) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(r)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 33(q)(1)(B) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. SEC. 4. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 34(j)(1)(I) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. Calendar No. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No. 117-214] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Grants and Safety Act''. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. 3. REAUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS PROGRAM AND THE FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 33 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229) is amended by striking subsection (r).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 33(r) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(r)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 33(q)(1)(B) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. SEC. 4. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 34(j)(1)(I) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. Calendar No. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No. 117-214] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Grants and Safety Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. SEC. 3. REAUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS PROGRAM AND THE FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 33 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229) is amended by striking subsection (r).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 33(r) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(r)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 33(q)(1)(B) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. SEC. 4. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 34(j)(1)(I) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. Calendar No. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No. 117-214] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fire Grants and Safety Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. SEC. 3. REAUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS PROGRAM AND THE FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 33 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229) is amended by striking subsection (r).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 33(r) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(r)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 33(q)(1)(B) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. SEC. 4. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 34(j)(1)(I) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. Calendar No. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No. 117-214] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No.

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No.

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No.

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No.

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. REAUTHORIZATION OF STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM. 2229a(j)(1)(I)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. 567 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4882 [Report No.

To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. Section 17(g)(1) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2216(g)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (L), by striking ``and''; (2) in subparagraph (M), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(N) $95,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2030, of which $3,420,000 for each such fiscal year shall be used to carry out section 8(f).''. 2229(q)(1)(B)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2030''. <DELETED> (a) Repeal of Sunset.--Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a) is amended by striking subsection (k).</DELETED> (a) Sunset.--Section 34(k) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2229a(k)) is amended by striking ``2024'' and inserting ``2032''. (

Fire Grants and Safety Act - Amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the U.S. Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs. (Sec. 2) Repeals the sunset provisions of such Act. (Sets forth provisions concerning the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Fire Administration (NFA).

H.R.4663

Science, Technology, Communications

Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act or the SUCCESS Act This bill provides additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which supports remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period by covering reasonable costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

SUCCESS Act

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes.

SUCCESS Act Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act

Rep. Meng, Grace

D

NY

This bill provides additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which supports remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period by covering reasonable costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act or the SUCCESS Act This bill amends the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. The bill also authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make any updates to the regulations promulgated under such Act that may

H.R.871

Health

Expand Medicaid Now Act This bill temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that elect to participate in Medicaid expansion (pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) if they have not already done so.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expand Medicaid Now Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking ``and (ff)'' and inserting ``(ff), and (hh)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(hh) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Medical Assistance Under State Medicaid Plans Which Begin to Expend Amounts for All Newly Eligible Mandatory Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), for the 8- quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a qualifying State (as defined in paragraph (4)) expends amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) under the State plan (or waiver of such plan), the Federal medical assistance percentage determined under subsection (b) for such State shall be increased by 5 percentage points. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''. <all>

Expand Medicaid Now Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals.

Expand Medicaid Now Act

Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie

D

TX

This bill temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that elect to participate in Medicaid expansion (pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) if they have not already done so.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expand Medicaid Now Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking ``and (ff)'' and inserting ``(ff), and (hh)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(hh) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Medical Assistance Under State Medicaid Plans Which Begin to Expend Amounts for All Newly Eligible Mandatory Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), for the 8- quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a qualifying State (as defined in paragraph (4)) expends amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) under the State plan (or waiver of such plan), the Federal medical assistance percentage determined under subsection (b) for such State shall be increased by 5 percentage points. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''. <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 ``Expand Medicaid Now Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking ``and (ff)'' and inserting ``(ff), and (hh)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(hh) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Medical Assistance Under State Medicaid Plans Which Begin to Expend Amounts for All Newly Eligible Mandatory Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), for the 8- quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a qualifying State (as defined in paragraph (4)) expends amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) under the State plan (or waiver of such plan), the Federal medical assistance percentage determined under subsection (b) for such State shall be increased by 5 percentage points. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expand Medicaid Now Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking ``and (ff)'' and inserting ``(ff), and (hh)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(hh) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Medical Assistance Under State Medicaid Plans Which Begin to Expend Amounts for All Newly Eligible Mandatory Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), for the 8- quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a qualifying State (as defined in paragraph (4)) expends amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) under the State plan (or waiver of such plan), the Federal medical assistance percentage determined under subsection (b) for such State shall be increased by 5 percentage points. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expand Medicaid Now Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. Section 1905 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), in the first sentence, by striking ``and (ff)'' and inserting ``(ff), and (hh)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(hh) Temporary Increase in FMAP for Medical Assistance Under State Medicaid Plans Which Begin to Expend Amounts for All Newly Eligible Mandatory Individuals.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), for the 8- quarter period beginning with the first calendar quarter during which a qualifying State (as defined in paragraph (4)) expends amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) under the State plan (or waiver of such plan), the Federal medical assistance percentage determined under subsection (b) for such State shall be increased by 5 percentage points. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV. ``(4) Definition.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualifying State' means a State which has not expended amounts for all newly eligible individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) before the date of the enactment of this subsection.''.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in FMAP for medical assistance under State Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FMAP FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER STATE MEDICAID PLANS WHICH BEGIN TO EXPEND AMOUNTS FOR NEWLY ELIGIBLE MANDATORY INDIVIDUALS. ``(2) Exception.--In the case of a State that ceases to provide medical assistance to any newly eligible individual under the State plan (or waiver of such plan) during a quarter occurring during the period described in paragraph (1), the increase described in such paragraph shall not apply with respect to such State and such quarter (or any succeeding quarter). ``(3) Special application rules.--Any increase described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) shall not apply with respect to disproportionate share hospital payments described in section 1923; ``(B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the enhanced FMAP of a State under section 2105; and ``(C) shall not be taken into account for purposes of part A, D, or E of title IV.

Expand Medicaid Now Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary increase in Federal medical assistance for medical assistance under state Medicaid plans which begin to expend amounts for newly eligible mandatory individuals. (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a five-percent increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)

S.1262

Labor and Employment

Future Logging Careers Act This bill allows individuals who are 16 or 17 years old to work at certain logging operations that are owned or operated by at least one parent or a person standing in place of a parent. Thus, the bill exempts such employees from child labor laws.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Future Logging Careers Act''. SEC. 2. CHILD LABOR LAW EXEMPTIONS FOR LOGGING OPERATIONS. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3 (29 U.S.C. 203), by adding at the end the following: ``(z) `Logging operation'-- ``(1) means-- ``(A) a mechanized operation; ``(B) the bucking or converting of timber into logs, poles, ties, bolts, pulpwood, chemical wood, excelsior wood, cordwood, fence posts, or similar products; ``(C) the collecting, skidding, yarding, loading, transporting, or unloading of such products in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; ``(D) the constructing, repairing, or maintaining of-- ``(i) roads or camps used in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(ii) machinery or equipment used in the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(E) any other work performed in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; and ``(2) does not include the manual use of chainsaws to fell or process timber or the use of cable skidders to bring the timber to the landing. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders.''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''. <all>

Future Logging Careers Act

A bill to exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws.

Future Logging Careers Act

Sen. Risch, James E.

R

ID

This bill allows individuals who are 16 or 17 years old to work at certain logging operations that are owned or operated by at least one parent or a person standing in place of a parent. Thus, the bill exempts such employees from child labor laws.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Future Logging Careers Act''. SEC. 2. CHILD LABOR LAW EXEMPTIONS FOR LOGGING OPERATIONS. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3 (29 U.S.C. 203), by adding at the end the following: ``(z) `Logging operation'-- ``(1) means-- ``(A) a mechanized operation; ``(B) the bucking or converting of timber into logs, poles, ties, bolts, pulpwood, chemical wood, excelsior wood, cordwood, fence posts, or similar products; ``(C) the collecting, skidding, yarding, loading, transporting, or unloading of such products in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; ``(D) the constructing, repairing, or maintaining of-- ``(i) roads or camps used in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(ii) machinery or equipment used in the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(E) any other work performed in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; and ``(2) does not include the manual use of chainsaws to fell or process timber or the use of cable skidders to bring the timber to the landing. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders.''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''. <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 ``Future Logging Careers Act''. SEC. 2. CHILD LABOR LAW EXEMPTIONS FOR LOGGING OPERATIONS. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3 (29 U.S.C. 203), by adding at the end the following: ``(z) `Logging operation'-- ``(1) means-- ``(A) a mechanized operation; ``(B) the bucking or converting of timber into logs, poles, ties, bolts, pulpwood, chemical wood, excelsior wood, cordwood, fence posts, or similar products; ``(C) the collecting, skidding, yarding, loading, transporting, or unloading of such products in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; ``(D) the constructing, repairing, or maintaining of-- ``(i) roads or camps used in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(ii) machinery or equipment used in the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(E) any other work performed in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; and ``(2) does not include the manual use of chainsaws to fell or process timber or the use of cable skidders to bring the timber to the landing. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Future Logging Careers Act''. SEC. 2. CHILD LABOR LAW EXEMPTIONS FOR LOGGING OPERATIONS. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3 (29 U.S.C. 203), by adding at the end the following: ``(z) `Logging operation'-- ``(1) means-- ``(A) a mechanized operation; ``(B) the bucking or converting of timber into logs, poles, ties, bolts, pulpwood, chemical wood, excelsior wood, cordwood, fence posts, or similar products; ``(C) the collecting, skidding, yarding, loading, transporting, or unloading of such products in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; ``(D) the constructing, repairing, or maintaining of-- ``(i) roads or camps used in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(ii) machinery or equipment used in the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(E) any other work performed in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; and ``(2) does not include the manual use of chainsaws to fell or process timber or the use of cable skidders to bring the timber to the landing. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders.''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''. <all>

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Future Logging Careers Act''. SEC. 2. CHILD LABOR LAW EXEMPTIONS FOR LOGGING OPERATIONS. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3 (29 U.S.C. 203), by adding at the end the following: ``(z) `Logging operation'-- ``(1) means-- ``(A) a mechanized operation; ``(B) the bucking or converting of timber into logs, poles, ties, bolts, pulpwood, chemical wood, excelsior wood, cordwood, fence posts, or similar products; ``(C) the collecting, skidding, yarding, loading, transporting, or unloading of such products in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; ``(D) the constructing, repairing, or maintaining of-- ``(i) roads or camps used in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(ii) machinery or equipment used in the activities described in this paragraph; or ``(E) any other work performed in connection with the activities described in this paragraph; and ``(2) does not include the manual use of chainsaws to fell or process timber or the use of cable skidders to bring the timber to the landing. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders.''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''. <all>

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

To exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) ``(aa) `Mechanized operation'-- ``(1) means the felling, skidding, yarding, loading, or processing of timber by equipment other than manually operated chainsaws or cable skidders; and ``(2) includes the use of whole tree processors, cut-to- length processors, stroke boom delimbers, wheeled and track feller-bunchers, pull-through delimbers, wheeled and track forwarders, chippers, grinders, mechanical debarkers, wheeled and track grapple skidders, yarders, bulldozers, excavators, and log loaders. ''; and (2) in section 13(c) (29 U.S.C. 213(c)), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) The provisions of section 12 relating to child labor shall apply to an employee who is 16 or 17 years old employed in a logging operation in an occupation that the Secretary of Labor finds and declares to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children ages 16 or 17, except where such employee is employed by his parent or by a person standing in the place of his parent in a logging operation owned or operated by such parent or person.''.

Future Logging Careers Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old individuals employed in logging operations from child labor laws. (Sec. 2) Amends such Act to define "logging operation" as a mechanized operation that includes the bucking or converting of timber into logs, poles, ties,

H.R.1375

Energy

Energy Equity Act of 2021 This bill establishes an Office of Energy Equity within the Department of Energy. The office must (1) promote an agencywide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration, (2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities, and (3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities.

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF ENERGY EQUITY. (a) In General.--Title II of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7131 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 218. OFFICE OF ENERGY EQUITY. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary and compensated at a rate equal to that of level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(2) Underserved or disadvantages community.--The term `underserved or disadvantaged community' means-- ``(A) a community located in a ZIP Code that includes a census tract that is identified as-- ``(i) a low-income community; or ``(ii) a community of color; or ``(B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, and environmental stressors. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. 218. Office of Energy Equity.''. <all>

Energy Equity Act of 2021

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes.

Energy Equity Act of 2021

Rep. Rush, Bobby L.

D

IL

This bill establishes an Office of Energy Equity within the Department of Energy. The office must (1) promote an agencywide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration, (2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities, and (3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities.

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF ENERGY EQUITY. (a) In General.--Title II of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7131 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 218. OFFICE OF ENERGY EQUITY. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary and compensated at a rate equal to that of level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(2) Underserved or disadvantages community.--The term `underserved or disadvantaged community' means-- ``(A) a community located in a ZIP Code that includes a census tract that is identified as-- ``(i) a low-income community; or ``(ii) a community of color; or ``(B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, and environmental stressors. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. 218. Office of Energy Equity.''. <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 ``Energy Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Title II of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7131 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. OFFICE OF ENERGY EQUITY. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary and compensated at a rate equal to that of level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(2) Underserved or disadvantages community.--The term `underserved or disadvantaged community' means-- ``(A) a community located in a ZIP Code that includes a census tract that is identified as-- ``(i) a low-income community; or ``(ii) a community of color; or ``(B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, and environmental stressors. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. 218.

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF ENERGY EQUITY. (a) In General.--Title II of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7131 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 218. OFFICE OF ENERGY EQUITY. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary and compensated at a rate equal to that of level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(2) Underserved or disadvantages community.--The term `underserved or disadvantaged community' means-- ``(A) a community located in a ZIP Code that includes a census tract that is identified as-- ``(i) a low-income community; or ``(ii) a community of color; or ``(B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, and environmental stressors. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. 218. Office of Energy Equity.''. <all>

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF ENERGY EQUITY. (a) In General.--Title II of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7131 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 218. OFFICE OF ENERGY EQUITY. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary and compensated at a rate equal to that of level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(2) Underserved or disadvantages community.--The term `underserved or disadvantaged community' means-- ``(A) a community located in a ZIP Code that includes a census tract that is identified as-- ``(i) a low-income community; or ``(ii) a community of color; or ``(B) any other community that the Secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to, or bears a disproportionate burden of, any combination of economic, social, and environmental stressors. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. 218. Office of Energy Equity.''. <all>

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. Office of Energy Equity.''.

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. Office of Energy Equity.''.

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. Office of Energy Equity.''.

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. Office of Energy Equity.''.

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department an Office of Energy Equity (referred to in this section as the `Office'). ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents of the Department of Energy Organization Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 217 the following: ``Sec. Office of Energy Equity.''.

To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity, and for other purposes. ``(b) Duties of the Director.--The Director, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note) and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- ``(1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; ``(2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities; and ``(3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Energy conservation measures.--The term `energy conservation measures' means measures that improve energy efficiency, energy conservation, or access to renewable energy sources, including retrofit activities. ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.''. (

Energy Equity Act of 2021 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish an Office of Energy Equity to provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that: (1) promote an agency-wide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration; (2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or

S.3540

Finance and Financial Sector

This bill revises membership of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Currently, the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have statutorily designated seats on the five-member board. The bill removes this requirement and bars any officer of either agency from holding seats on the board. Additionally, the bill revises the continuation of service requirements to limit a board member's service beyond the end of their term.

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MANAGEMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FDIC. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience.''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) Continuation of service.--The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and each appointed member may continue to serve after the expiration of the term of office to which such member was appointed until the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which a successor has been appointed and qualified; or ``(B) the date on which the next session of Congress subsequent to the expiration of such term expires.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3).''; (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.''; (4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). <all>

A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

Sen. Scott, Tim

R

SC

This bill revises membership of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Currently, the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have statutorily designated seats on the five-member board. The bill removes this requirement and bars any officer of either agency from holding seats on the board. Additionally, the bill revises the continuation of service requirements to limit a board member's service beyond the end of their term.

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MANAGEMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FDIC. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience.''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) Continuation of service.--The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and each appointed member may continue to serve after the expiration of the term of office to which such member was appointed until the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which a successor has been appointed and qualified; or ``(B) the date on which the next session of Congress subsequent to the expiration of such term expires.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3).''; (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.''; (4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MANAGEMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FDIC. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience. ''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) Continuation of service.--The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and each appointed member may continue to serve after the expiration of the term of office to which such member was appointed until the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which a successor has been appointed and qualified; or ``(B) the date on which the next session of Congress subsequent to the expiration of such term expires. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3). ''; (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ''; (4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. ''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MANAGEMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FDIC. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience.''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) Continuation of service.--The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and each appointed member may continue to serve after the expiration of the term of office to which such member was appointed until the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which a successor has been appointed and qualified; or ``(B) the date on which the next session of Congress subsequent to the expiration of such term expires.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3).''; (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.''; (4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). <all>

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MANAGEMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FDIC. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience.''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) Continuation of service.--The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and each appointed member may continue to serve after the expiration of the term of office to which such member was appointed until the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which a successor has been appointed and qualified; or ``(B) the date on which the next session of Congress subsequent to the expiration of such term expires.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3).''; (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.''; (4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). <all>

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience. ''; ( ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3). ''; ( 3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ''; (

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. 4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. ''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. 4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. ''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience. ''; ( ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3). ''; ( 3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ''; (

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. 4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. ''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience. ''; ( ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3). ''; ( 3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ''; (

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. 4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. ''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience. ''; ( ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3). ''; ( 3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ''; (

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. 4) in subsection (e)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) be the Director or any other officer of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; or ``(D) be the Comptroller of the Currency or any other officer of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. ''; and (5) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).

To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. Section 2 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of 5 members who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are citizens of the United States, 1 of whom shall have State bank supervisory experience. ''; ( ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Limitation.--No appointed member shall serve more than 12 years-- ``(A) including any service described in paragraph (2); and ``(B) not including any service described in paragraph (3). ''; ( 3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: ``(d) Vacancy.--Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ''; (

Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to remove the Comptroller of the Currency and the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from the Board of Directors of the federal banking agency. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal the requirement that the Board be composed of at least five members, with one of the members having State bank supervisory experience.Amends Federal banking law

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.

STOP Act 2.0 This bill requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the implementation of the STOP Act of 2018, including: (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

H.R.8147

Crime and Law Enforcement

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to restrict the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. The term enhanced body armor means body armor, including a helmet or shield, with a ballistic resistance that meets or exceeds the ballistic performance standard of Type III armor, as determined using the National Institute of Justice standard in effect at the time the person purchases, owns, or possesses the armor.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. SEC. 2. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians ``(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''. <all>

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions.

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

Rep. Meng, Grace

D

NY

This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to restrict the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. The term enhanced body armor means body armor, including a helmet or shield, with a ballistic resistance that meets or exceeds the ballistic performance standard of Type III armor, as determined using the National Institute of Justice standard in effect at the time the person purchases, owns, or possesses the armor.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. SEC. 2. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians ``(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''. <all>

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. 2. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. SEC. 2. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians ``(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''. <all>

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. SEC. 2. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians ``(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''. <all>

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. (Enhanced body armor is body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute

H.R.8389

Water Resources Development

Great Salt Lake Recovery Act This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, Utah, as well as to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and drought solutions in the Great Salt Lake.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. SEC. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders. <all>

Great Salt Lake Recovery Act

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes.

Great Salt Lake Recovery Act

Rep. Stewart, Chris

R

UT

This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, Utah, as well as to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and drought solutions in the Great Salt Lake.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. SEC. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders. <all>

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. DEFINITIONS. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. SEC. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders. <all>

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. SEC. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders. <all>

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

Great Salt Lake Recovery Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to: (1) carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems; and (2) investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water

H.R.9453

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation. The prize competitions must be designed to help the United States achieve its goal of developing new and effective ways to advance the understanding, monitoring, and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Priority is given to establish programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems.

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRIZE COMPETITIONS TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN CORAL REEF RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION. The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 208, 209, and 210 (16 U.S.C. 6407, 6408, and 6409) as sections 209, 210, and 211, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 207 the following: ``SEC. 208. CORAL REEF PRIZE COMPETITIONS. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems. ``(c) Priority Programs.--Priority shall be given to establish programs under this section that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems, including-- ``(1) scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances, including ocean acidification and its impacts on coral reproduction; ``(2) the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship; ``(3) the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems; ``(4) the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries, with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses; and ``(5) the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries.''. <all>

Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes.

Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022

Rep. Case, Ed

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HI

This bill authorizes the federal agencies on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, which includes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to carry out prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation. The prize competitions must be designed to help the United States achieve its goal of developing new and effective ways to advance the understanding, monitoring, and sustainability of coral reef ecosystems. Priority is given to establish programs that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems.

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRIZE COMPETITIONS TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN CORAL REEF RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION. The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 208, 209, and 210 (16 U.S.C. 6407, 6408, and 6409) as sections 209, 210, and 211, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 207 the following: ``SEC. 208. CORAL REEF PRIZE COMPETITIONS. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems. ``(c) Priority Programs.--Priority shall be given to establish programs under this section that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems, including-- ``(1) scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances, including ocean acidification and its impacts on coral reproduction; ``(2) the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship; ``(3) the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems; ``(4) the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries, with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses; and ``(5) the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries.''. <all>

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. 6401 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 208, 209, and 210 (16 U.S.C. 6407, 6408, and 6409) as sections 209, 210, and 211, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 207 the following: ``SEC. CORAL REEF PRIZE COMPETITIONS. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems. ``(c) Priority Programs.--Priority shall be given to establish programs under this section that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems, including-- ``(1) scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances, including ocean acidification and its impacts on coral reproduction; ``(2) the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship; ``(3) the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems; ``(4) the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries, with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses; and ``(5) the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries.''.

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRIZE COMPETITIONS TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN CORAL REEF RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION. The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 208, 209, and 210 (16 U.S.C. 6407, 6408, and 6409) as sections 209, 210, and 211, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 207 the following: ``SEC. 208. CORAL REEF PRIZE COMPETITIONS. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems. ``(c) Priority Programs.--Priority shall be given to establish programs under this section that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems, including-- ``(1) scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances, including ocean acidification and its impacts on coral reproduction; ``(2) the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship; ``(3) the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems; ``(4) the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries, with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses; and ``(5) the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries.''. <all>

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRIZE COMPETITIONS TO PROMOTE INNOVATION IN CORAL REEF RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION. The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 208, 209, and 210 (16 U.S.C. 6407, 6408, and 6409) as sections 209, 210, and 211, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 207 the following: ``SEC. 208. CORAL REEF PRIZE COMPETITIONS. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems. ``(c) Priority Programs.--Priority shall be given to establish programs under this section that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems, including-- ``(1) scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances, including ocean acidification and its impacts on coral reproduction; ``(2) the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship; ``(3) the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems; ``(4) the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries, with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses; and ``(5) the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries.''. <all>

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems.

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719).

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719).

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems.

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719).

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems.

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719).

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems.

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719).

To authorize Federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 issued on June 11, 1998 (16 U.S.C. 6401 note), may, either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719). ``(b) Purposes.--Any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the United States to understand, research, or monitor coral reef ecosystems, or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems.

Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 - Amends the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 to authorize the head of any federal agency with a representative serving on the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to award prizes competitively for innovation or the development of adaptation or management options relating to coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Am

S.1914

Finance and Financial Sector

No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act This bill prohibits the initial listing of a foreign company's securities on a national securities exchange if the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is unable to inspect or investigate the public accounting firm retained by the company.

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. SEC. 2. NO INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS FOR UNACCOUNTABLE ACTORS. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Board'' means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; (2) the term ``Commission'' means the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) an entity that is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction in which the Board is prevented from conducting an inspection or investigation of a registered public accounting firm under section 104 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214) because of a position taken by an authority in that foreign jurisdiction, as determined by the Board; or (B) an entity that-- (i) is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction; and (ii) retains a registered public accounting firm described in section 104(i)(2)(A) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214(i)(2)(A)); (4) the terms ``exchange'', ``issuer'', and ``security'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (b) Prohibitions Regarding Covered Entities.--Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) the Commission shall prohibit the initial listing of the securities of a covered entity on a national securities exchange; (2) if the securities of an issuer are listed on a national securities exchange and, as a result of a business combination, that issuer becomes a covered entity, the Commission shall prohibit the national securities exchange from continuing to list the securities of the issuer; and (3) a covered entity may not register a security of the covered entity under section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l(b)). <all>

No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act

A bill to prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes.

No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill prohibits the initial listing of a foreign company's securities on a national securities exchange if the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is unable to inspect or investigate the public accounting firm retained by the company.

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. SEC. 2. NO INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS FOR UNACCOUNTABLE ACTORS. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Board'' means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; (2) the term ``Commission'' means the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) an entity that is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction in which the Board is prevented from conducting an inspection or investigation of a registered public accounting firm under section 104 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214) because of a position taken by an authority in that foreign jurisdiction, as determined by the Board; or (B) an entity that-- (i) is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction; and (ii) retains a registered public accounting firm described in section 104(i)(2)(A) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214(i)(2)(A)); (4) the terms ``exchange'', ``issuer'', and ``security'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (b) Prohibitions Regarding Covered Entities.--Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) the Commission shall prohibit the initial listing of the securities of a covered entity on a national securities exchange; (2) if the securities of an issuer are listed on a national securities exchange and, as a result of a business combination, that issuer becomes a covered entity, the Commission shall prohibit the national securities exchange from continuing to list the securities of the issuer; and (3) a covered entity may not register a security of the covered entity under section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l(b)). <all>

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. SEC. 2. NO INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS FOR UNACCOUNTABLE ACTORS. 7214) because of a position taken by an authority in that foreign jurisdiction, as determined by the Board; or (B) an entity that-- (i) is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction; and (ii) retains a registered public accounting firm described in section 104(i)(2)(A) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214(i)(2)(A)); (4) the terms ``exchange'', ``issuer'', and ``security'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (b) Prohibitions Regarding Covered Entities.--Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) the Commission shall prohibit the initial listing of the securities of a covered entity on a national securities exchange; (2) if the securities of an issuer are listed on a national securities exchange and, as a result of a business combination, that issuer becomes a covered entity, the Commission shall prohibit the national securities exchange from continuing to list the securities of the issuer; and (3) a covered entity may not register a security of the covered entity under section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l(b)).

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. SEC. 2. NO INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS FOR UNACCOUNTABLE ACTORS. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Board'' means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; (2) the term ``Commission'' means the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) an entity that is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction in which the Board is prevented from conducting an inspection or investigation of a registered public accounting firm under section 104 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214) because of a position taken by an authority in that foreign jurisdiction, as determined by the Board; or (B) an entity that-- (i) is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction; and (ii) retains a registered public accounting firm described in section 104(i)(2)(A) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214(i)(2)(A)); (4) the terms ``exchange'', ``issuer'', and ``security'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (b) Prohibitions Regarding Covered Entities.--Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) the Commission shall prohibit the initial listing of the securities of a covered entity on a national securities exchange; (2) if the securities of an issuer are listed on a national securities exchange and, as a result of a business combination, that issuer becomes a covered entity, the Commission shall prohibit the national securities exchange from continuing to list the securities of the issuer; and (3) a covered entity may not register a security of the covered entity under section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l(b)). <all>

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. SEC. 2. NO INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS FOR UNACCOUNTABLE ACTORS. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Board'' means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; (2) the term ``Commission'' means the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) the term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) an entity that is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction in which the Board is prevented from conducting an inspection or investigation of a registered public accounting firm under section 104 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214) because of a position taken by an authority in that foreign jurisdiction, as determined by the Board; or (B) an entity that-- (i) is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by an entity that is headquartered in, a foreign jurisdiction; and (ii) retains a registered public accounting firm described in section 104(i)(2)(A) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7214(i)(2)(A)); (4) the terms ``exchange'', ``issuer'', and ``security'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (b) Prohibitions Regarding Covered Entities.--Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act-- (1) the Commission shall prohibit the initial listing of the securities of a covered entity on a national securities exchange; (2) if the securities of an issuer are listed on a national securities exchange and, as a result of a business combination, that issuer becomes a covered entity, the Commission shall prohibit the national securities exchange from continuing to list the securities of the issuer; and (3) a covered entity may not register a security of the covered entity under section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78l(b)). <all>

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''.

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''.

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''.

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''.

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''.

To prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act''. 78c(a)); and (5) the term ``national securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f). (

No IPOs for Unaccountable Actors Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the initial public offering of certain securities, and for other purposes, of an entity that: (1) is headquartered in, or otherwise controlled by, a foreign jurisdiction in which the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is prevented from conducting an inspection or investigation of a

H.R.2461

Health

Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act or the Triple A Study Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study issues related to health insurance and other coverage for assistive technologies, such as prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, for those who experience amputations or live with a limb difference. In conducting this study, the GAO must include comparisons of claims and other data from Medicare, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and commercial health insurers.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act'' or the ``Triple A Study Act''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATE COVERAGE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate, and submit to Congress a report on such evaluation, the appropriate coverage, through insurance or otherwise, of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference, particularly prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, including-- (1) timely access to care, including educating patients regarding options for assistive technologies; (2) assessments and guidelines for assistive device determinations; (3) matching specific assistive devices with the needs of the individual beneficiary, such as women; (4) the affordability of assistive devices; (5) the provision of rehabilitation services to support acclimation to assistive devices; and (6) appropriate timelines for assessments for surgery and assessments of assistive devices. (b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the commercial health insurance market relating to the coverage of assistive technologies, including-- (1) the percentage of patients who get access to assistive devices; (2) performance measures that monitor the timeliness of processing prosthetic prescriptions; (3) coverage denials and overturn rates; (4) coding for physician or physical therapy or occupational therapy assessments, including whether a prosthetist was engaged in the assessment; (5) the rate of patients returning to work in general, and after receiving a prosthetic device comparable to other assistive technologies; (6) reductions in long-term assistive technology services and supports; (7) with respect to those using assistive technologies, policies to reduce falls and secondary complications, such as diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, and others; and (8) the amount expended by individual entities on prosthetics relative to total amount expended by such entities. <all>

Triple A Study Act

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference.

Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act Triple A Study Act

Rep. Butterfield, G. K.

D

NC

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study issues related to health insurance and other coverage for assistive technologies, such as prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, for those who experience amputations or live with a limb difference. In conducting this study, the GAO must include comparisons of claims and other data from Medicare, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and commercial health insurers.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act'' or the ``Triple A Study Act''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATE COVERAGE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate, and submit to Congress a report on such evaluation, the appropriate coverage, through insurance or otherwise, of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference, particularly prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, including-- (1) timely access to care, including educating patients regarding options for assistive technologies; (2) assessments and guidelines for assistive device determinations; (3) matching specific assistive devices with the needs of the individual beneficiary, such as women; (4) the affordability of assistive devices; (5) the provision of rehabilitation services to support acclimation to assistive devices; and (6) appropriate timelines for assessments for surgery and assessments of assistive devices. (b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the commercial health insurance market relating to the coverage of assistive technologies, including-- (1) the percentage of patients who get access to assistive devices; (2) performance measures that monitor the timeliness of processing prosthetic prescriptions; (3) coverage denials and overturn rates; (4) coding for physician or physical therapy or occupational therapy assessments, including whether a prosthetist was engaged in the assessment; (5) the rate of patients returning to work in general, and after receiving a prosthetic device comparable to other assistive technologies; (6) reductions in long-term assistive technology services and supports; (7) with respect to those using assistive technologies, policies to reduce falls and secondary complications, such as diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, and others; and (8) the amount expended by individual entities on prosthetics relative to total amount expended by such entities. <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 ``Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act'' or the ``Triple A Study Act''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATE COVERAGE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate, and submit to Congress a report on such evaluation, the appropriate coverage, through insurance or otherwise, of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference, particularly prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, including-- (1) timely access to care, including educating patients regarding options for assistive technologies; (2) assessments and guidelines for assistive device determinations; (3) matching specific assistive devices with the needs of the individual beneficiary, such as women; (4) the affordability of assistive devices; (5) the provision of rehabilitation services to support acclimation to assistive devices; and (6) appropriate timelines for assessments for surgery and assessments of assistive devices. (b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the commercial health insurance market relating to the coverage of assistive technologies, including-- (1) the percentage of patients who get access to assistive devices; (2) performance measures that monitor the timeliness of processing prosthetic prescriptions; (3) coverage denials and overturn rates; (4) coding for physician or physical therapy or occupational therapy assessments, including whether a prosthetist was engaged in the assessment; (5) the rate of patients returning to work in general, and after receiving a prosthetic device comparable to other assistive technologies; (6) reductions in long-term assistive technology services and supports; (7) with respect to those using assistive technologies, policies to reduce falls and secondary complications, such as diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, and others; and (8) the amount expended by individual entities on prosthetics relative to total amount expended by such entities.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act'' or the ``Triple A Study Act''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATE COVERAGE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate, and submit to Congress a report on such evaluation, the appropriate coverage, through insurance or otherwise, of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference, particularly prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, including-- (1) timely access to care, including educating patients regarding options for assistive technologies; (2) assessments and guidelines for assistive device determinations; (3) matching specific assistive devices with the needs of the individual beneficiary, such as women; (4) the affordability of assistive devices; (5) the provision of rehabilitation services to support acclimation to assistive devices; and (6) appropriate timelines for assessments for surgery and assessments of assistive devices. (b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the commercial health insurance market relating to the coverage of assistive technologies, including-- (1) the percentage of patients who get access to assistive devices; (2) performance measures that monitor the timeliness of processing prosthetic prescriptions; (3) coverage denials and overturn rates; (4) coding for physician or physical therapy or occupational therapy assessments, including whether a prosthetist was engaged in the assessment; (5) the rate of patients returning to work in general, and after receiving a prosthetic device comparable to other assistive technologies; (6) reductions in long-term assistive technology services and supports; (7) with respect to those using assistive technologies, policies to reduce falls and secondary complications, such as diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, and others; and (8) the amount expended by individual entities on prosthetics relative to total amount expended by such entities. <all>

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act'' or the ``Triple A Study Act''. SEC. 2. APPROPRIATE COVERAGE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall evaluate, and submit to Congress a report on such evaluation, the appropriate coverage, through insurance or otherwise, of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference, particularly prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, including-- (1) timely access to care, including educating patients regarding options for assistive technologies; (2) assessments and guidelines for assistive device determinations; (3) matching specific assistive devices with the needs of the individual beneficiary, such as women; (4) the affordability of assistive devices; (5) the provision of rehabilitation services to support acclimation to assistive devices; and (6) appropriate timelines for assessments for surgery and assessments of assistive devices. (b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the commercial health insurance market relating to the coverage of assistive technologies, including-- (1) the percentage of patients who get access to assistive devices; (2) performance measures that monitor the timeliness of processing prosthetic prescriptions; (3) coverage denials and overturn rates; (4) coding for physician or physical therapy or occupational therapy assessments, including whether a prosthetist was engaged in the assessment; (5) the rate of patients returning to work in general, and after receiving a prosthetic device comparable to other assistive technologies; (6) reductions in long-term assistive technology services and supports; (7) with respect to those using assistive technologies, policies to reduce falls and secondary complications, such as diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, and others; and (8) the amount expended by individual entities on prosthetics relative to total amount expended by such entities. <all>

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

To direct the Government Accountability Office to evaluate appropriate coverage of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference. b) Comparison of Certain Data.--As part of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall compare data on practices and outcomes derived from the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.

Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act or the Triple A Study Act - Directs the Comptroller General to evaluate, and submit to Congress a report on such evaluation, the appropriate coverage, through insurance or otherwise, of assistive technologies provided to patients who experience amputation or live with limb difference, particularly prosthetic devices and custom orthoses, including: (1)

S.2897

Taxation

NIL Scholarship Tax Act This bill denies the tax exclusion for qualified scholarships income to recipients of athletic scholarships at institutions of higher education who receive income in excess of $20,000 from their name, image or likeness in a taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NIL Scholarship Tax Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS AS INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any amount received by an individual under-- ``(i) the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program under section 338A(g)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, ``(ii) the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance program under subchapter I of chapter 105 of title 10, United States Code, or ``(iii) a comprehensive student work- learning-service program (as defined in section 448(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965) operated by a work college (as defined in such section). ``(2) Certain athletic scholarships.-- ``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any athletic scholarship if-- ``(i) the individual receiving such athletic scholarship received income in excess of $20,000 during the taxable year from the name, image, or likeness of such individual, or ``(ii) this paragraph applied to such athletic scholarship for any prior taxable year. ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

NIL Scholarship Tax Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness.

NIL Scholarship Tax Act

Sen. Burr, Richard

R

NC

This bill denies the tax exclusion for qualified scholarships income to recipients of athletic scholarships at institutions of higher education who receive income in excess of $20,000 from their name, image or likeness in a taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NIL Scholarship Tax Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS AS INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any amount received by an individual under-- ``(i) the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program under section 338A(g)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, ``(ii) the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance program under subchapter I of chapter 105 of title 10, United States Code, or ``(iii) a comprehensive student work- learning-service program (as defined in section 448(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965) operated by a work college (as defined in such section). ``(2) Certain athletic scholarships.-- ``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any athletic scholarship if-- ``(i) the individual receiving such athletic scholarship received income in excess of $20,000 during the taxable year from the name, image, or likeness of such individual, or ``(ii) this paragraph applied to such athletic scholarship for any prior taxable year. ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NIL Scholarship Tax Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS AS INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any amount received by an individual under-- ``(i) the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program under section 338A(g)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, ``(ii) the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance program under subchapter I of chapter 105 of title 10, United States Code, or ``(iii) a comprehensive student work- learning-service program (as defined in section 448(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965) operated by a work college (as defined in such section). ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NIL Scholarship Tax Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS AS INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any amount received by an individual under-- ``(i) the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program under section 338A(g)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, ``(ii) the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance program under subchapter I of chapter 105 of title 10, United States Code, or ``(iii) a comprehensive student work- learning-service program (as defined in section 448(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965) operated by a work college (as defined in such section). ``(2) Certain athletic scholarships.-- ``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any athletic scholarship if-- ``(i) the individual receiving such athletic scholarship received income in excess of $20,000 during the taxable year from the name, image, or likeness of such individual, or ``(ii) this paragraph applied to such athletic scholarship for any prior taxable year. ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NIL Scholarship Tax Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS AS INCOME. (a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any amount received by an individual under-- ``(i) the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program under section 338A(g)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act, ``(ii) the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance program under subchapter I of chapter 105 of title 10, United States Code, or ``(iii) a comprehensive student work- learning-service program (as defined in section 448(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965) operated by a work college (as defined in such section). ``(2) Certain athletic scholarships.-- ``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any athletic scholarship if-- ``(i) the individual receiving such athletic scholarship received income in excess of $20,000 during the taxable year from the name, image, or likeness of such individual, or ``(ii) this paragraph applied to such athletic scholarship for any prior taxable year. ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(2) Certain athletic scholarships.-- ``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any athletic scholarship if-- ``(i) the individual receiving such athletic scholarship received income in excess of $20,000 during the taxable year from the name, image, or likeness of such individual, or ``(ii) this paragraph applied to such athletic scholarship for any prior taxable year. ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(2) Certain athletic scholarships.-- ``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any athletic scholarship if-- ``(i) the individual receiving such athletic scholarship received income in excess of $20,000 during the taxable year from the name, image, or likeness of such individual, or ``(ii) this paragraph applied to such athletic scholarship for any prior taxable year. ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(2) Certain athletic scholarships.-- ``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any athletic scholarship if-- ``(i) the individual receiving such athletic scholarship received income in excess of $20,000 during the taxable year from the name, image, or likeness of such individual, or ``(ii) this paragraph applied to such athletic scholarship for any prior taxable year. ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(2) Certain athletic scholarships.-- ``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any athletic scholarship if-- ``(i) the individual receiving such athletic scholarship received income in excess of $20,000 during the taxable year from the name, image, or likeness of such individual, or ``(ii) this paragraph applied to such athletic scholarship for any prior taxable year. ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. a) In General.--Section 117(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Limitations.-- ``(1) Teaching services.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), subsections (a) and (d) shall not apply to that portion of any amount received which represents payment for teaching, research, or other services by the student required as a condition for receiving the qualified scholarship or qualified tuition reduction. ``(2) Certain athletic scholarships.-- ``(A) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to any athletic scholarship if-- ``(i) the individual receiving such athletic scholarship received income in excess of $20,000 during the taxable year from the name, image, or likeness of such individual, or ``(ii) this paragraph applied to such athletic scholarship for any prior taxable year. ``(B) Athletic scholarship.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `athletic scholarship' means any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) in order to be eligible to receive such assistance.''. (

NIL Scholarship Tax Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the exclusion from gross income for qualified scholarships does not apply to athletic scholarships if the recipient receives certain income derived from the recipient's name, image, or likeness. (A scholarship is any qualified scholarship the terms of which require the recipient to participate in a program of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher

H.R.902

Taxation

Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act of 2021 or the DEBT Act of 2021 This bill modifies tax provisions relating to the exclusion from employee gross income for employer-provided educational assistance and the student loan interest tax deduction. Specifically, it (1) expands the tax exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance programs to include an employer's payment of any qualified education loan incurred by an employee, (2) increases the maximum amount that may be excluded from the gross income of an employee under employer-provided educational assistance programs, and (3) increases the maximum tax deduction and the income limitation for interest on education loans.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act of 2021'' or the ``DEBT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER PAYMENT OF QUALIFIED EDUCATION LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. (b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Section 221(e)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, or for any amount which is excludable from gross income under section 127(c)(1)(B)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT EXCLUDABLE UNDER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The heading for section 127(a)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``$5,250 maximum'' and inserting ``Maximum''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. SEC. 4. MODIFICATION OF DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST ON EDUCATION LOANS. (a) Increased Maximum Deduction.--Section 221(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$2,500'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

DEBT Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction.

DEBT Act of 2021 Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act of 2021

Rep. Stivers, Steve

R

OH

This bill modifies tax provisions relating to the exclusion from employee gross income for employer-provided educational assistance and the student loan interest tax deduction. Specifically, it (1) expands the tax exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance programs to include an employer's payment of any qualified education loan incurred by an employee, (2) increases the maximum amount that may be excluded from the gross income of an employee under employer-provided educational assistance programs, and (3) increases the maximum tax deduction and the income limitation for interest on education loans.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act of 2021'' or the ``DEBT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER PAYMENT OF QUALIFIED EDUCATION LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. (b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Section 221(e)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, or for any amount which is excludable from gross income under section 127(c)(1)(B)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT EXCLUDABLE UNDER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The heading for section 127(a)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``$5,250 maximum'' and inserting ``Maximum''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. SEC. 4. MODIFICATION OF DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST ON EDUCATION LOANS. (a) Increased Maximum Deduction.--Section 221(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$2,500'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act of 2021'' or the ``DEBT Act of 2021''. 2. EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER PAYMENT OF QUALIFIED EDUCATION LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. (b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Section 221(e)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, or for any amount which is excludable from gross income under section 127(c)(1)(B)''. 3. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT EXCLUDABLE UNDER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The heading for section 127(a)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``$5,250 maximum'' and inserting ``Maximum''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. SEC. 4. MODIFICATION OF DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST ON EDUCATION LOANS. (a) Increased Maximum Deduction.--Section 221(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$2,500'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act of 2021'' or the ``DEBT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER PAYMENT OF QUALIFIED EDUCATION LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. (b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Section 221(e)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, or for any amount which is excludable from gross income under section 127(c)(1)(B)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT EXCLUDABLE UNDER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The heading for section 127(a)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``$5,250 maximum'' and inserting ``Maximum''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. SEC. 4. MODIFICATION OF DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST ON EDUCATION LOANS. (a) Increased Maximum Deduction.--Section 221(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$2,500'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act of 2021'' or the ``DEBT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FOR EMPLOYER PAYMENT OF QUALIFIED EDUCATION LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. (b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Section 221(e)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, or for any amount which is excludable from gross income under section 127(c)(1)(B)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT EXCLUDABLE UNDER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The heading for section 127(a)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``$5,250 maximum'' and inserting ``Maximum''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. SEC. 4. MODIFICATION OF DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST ON EDUCATION LOANS. (a) Increased Maximum Deduction.--Section 221(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$2,500'' and inserting ``$5,000''. (b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. ( (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. ( (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. ( (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. ( (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to payments made by employers after December 31, 2021. a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction. a) In General.--Section 127(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the payment by an employer, whether paid to the employee or to a lender, of principal or interest on any qualified education loan (as defined in section 221(d)(1)) incurred by the employee, and''. ( (a) In General.--The text of paragraph (2) of section 127(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``$5,250'' both places it appears and inserting ``$10,000''. ( b) Increased Income Limitation.--Section 221(b)(2)(B)(ii) of such Code is amended by striking ``$15,000 ($30,000'' and inserting ``$85,000 ($115,000''. (

Decreasing Employees Burdensome Taxes from Student Loans Act of 2021 or the DEBT Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) expand the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance and to expand the availability of the student loan interest deduction; (2) increase the maximum deduction for interest on education loans to $10,000; and (3) allow

H.R.6123

Education

Crucial Communism Teaching Act This bill directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop a civic education curriculum and oral history resources for high school students to promote understanding of certain political ideologies (e.g., communism and totalitarianism) that conflict with principles of U.S. democracy.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crucial Communism Teaching Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To help families, civic institutions, local communities, local educational agencies, high schools, and State educational agencies to prepare high school students to be civically responsible and knowledgeable adults. (2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. SEC. 3. DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF CIVIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND ORAL HISTORY RESOURCES. The independent entity created under section 905(b)(1)(B) of the FRIENDSHIP Act (40 U.S.C. 1003 note; 107 Stat. 2331 note), also known as the ``Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation'', shall-- (1) develop a civic education curriculum for high school students that-- (A) includes a comparative discussion of certain political ideologies, including communism and totalitarianism, that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that are essential to the founding of the United States; (B) is accurate, relevant, and accessible, so as to promote the understanding of such political ideologies; and (C) is compatible with a variety of courses, including social studies, government, history, and economics classes; (2) develop oral history resources that may be used alongside the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and that include personal stories, titled ``Portraits in Patriotism'', from diverse individuals who-- (A) demonstrate civic-minded qualities; (B) are victims of the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A); and (C) are able to compare the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A) with the political ideology of the United States; and (3) engage with State and local educational leaders to assist high schools in using the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and the resources described in paragraph (2). SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act. <all>

Crucial Communism Teaching Act

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes.

Crucial Communism Teaching Act

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira

R

FL

This bill directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop a civic education curriculum and oral history resources for high school students to promote understanding of certain political ideologies (e.g., communism and totalitarianism) that conflict with principles of U.S. democracy.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crucial Communism Teaching Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To help families, civic institutions, local communities, local educational agencies, high schools, and State educational agencies to prepare high school students to be civically responsible and knowledgeable adults. (2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. SEC. 3. DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF CIVIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND ORAL HISTORY RESOURCES. The independent entity created under section 905(b)(1)(B) of the FRIENDSHIP Act (40 U.S.C. 1003 note; 107 Stat. 2331 note), also known as the ``Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation'', shall-- (1) develop a civic education curriculum for high school students that-- (A) includes a comparative discussion of certain political ideologies, including communism and totalitarianism, that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that are essential to the founding of the United States; (B) is accurate, relevant, and accessible, so as to promote the understanding of such political ideologies; and (C) is compatible with a variety of courses, including social studies, government, history, and economics classes; (2) develop oral history resources that may be used alongside the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and that include personal stories, titled ``Portraits in Patriotism'', from diverse individuals who-- (A) demonstrate civic-minded qualities; (B) are victims of the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A); and (C) are able to compare the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A) with the political ideology of the United States; and (3) engage with State and local educational leaders to assist high schools in using the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and the resources described in paragraph (2). SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act. <all>

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crucial Communism Teaching Act''. 2. The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To help families, civic institutions, local communities, local educational agencies, high schools, and State educational agencies to prepare high school students to be civically responsible and knowledgeable adults. (2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. 3. The independent entity created under section 905(b)(1)(B) of the FRIENDSHIP Act (40 U.S.C. 1003 note; 107 Stat. 2331 note), also known as the ``Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation'', shall-- (1) develop a civic education curriculum for high school students that-- (A) includes a comparative discussion of certain political ideologies, including communism and totalitarianism, that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that are essential to the founding of the United States; (B) is accurate, relevant, and accessible, so as to promote the understanding of such political ideologies; and (C) is compatible with a variety of courses, including social studies, government, history, and economics classes; (2) develop oral history resources that may be used alongside the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and that include personal stories, titled ``Portraits in Patriotism'', from diverse individuals who-- (A) demonstrate civic-minded qualities; (B) are victims of the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A); and (C) are able to compare the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A) with the political ideology of the United States; and (3) engage with State and local educational leaders to assist high schools in using the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and the resources described in paragraph (2). SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crucial Communism Teaching Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To help families, civic institutions, local communities, local educational agencies, high schools, and State educational agencies to prepare high school students to be civically responsible and knowledgeable adults. (2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. SEC. 3. DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF CIVIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND ORAL HISTORY RESOURCES. The independent entity created under section 905(b)(1)(B) of the FRIENDSHIP Act (40 U.S.C. 1003 note; 107 Stat. 2331 note), also known as the ``Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation'', shall-- (1) develop a civic education curriculum for high school students that-- (A) includes a comparative discussion of certain political ideologies, including communism and totalitarianism, that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that are essential to the founding of the United States; (B) is accurate, relevant, and accessible, so as to promote the understanding of such political ideologies; and (C) is compatible with a variety of courses, including social studies, government, history, and economics classes; (2) develop oral history resources that may be used alongside the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and that include personal stories, titled ``Portraits in Patriotism'', from diverse individuals who-- (A) demonstrate civic-minded qualities; (B) are victims of the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A); and (C) are able to compare the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A) with the political ideology of the United States; and (3) engage with State and local educational leaders to assist high schools in using the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and the resources described in paragraph (2). SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act. <all>

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crucial Communism Teaching Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To help families, civic institutions, local communities, local educational agencies, high schools, and State educational agencies to prepare high school students to be civically responsible and knowledgeable adults. (2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. SEC. 3. DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF CIVIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND ORAL HISTORY RESOURCES. The independent entity created under section 905(b)(1)(B) of the FRIENDSHIP Act (40 U.S.C. 1003 note; 107 Stat. 2331 note), also known as the ``Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation'', shall-- (1) develop a civic education curriculum for high school students that-- (A) includes a comparative discussion of certain political ideologies, including communism and totalitarianism, that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that are essential to the founding of the United States; (B) is accurate, relevant, and accessible, so as to promote the understanding of such political ideologies; and (C) is compatible with a variety of courses, including social studies, government, history, and economics classes; (2) develop oral history resources that may be used alongside the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and that include personal stories, titled ``Portraits in Patriotism'', from diverse individuals who-- (A) demonstrate civic-minded qualities; (B) are victims of the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A); and (C) are able to compare the political ideologies described in paragraph (1)(A) with the political ideology of the United States; and (3) engage with State and local educational leaders to assist high schools in using the curriculum described in paragraph (1) and the resources described in paragraph (2). SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act. <all>

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

To develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. 2) To ensure that high school students in the United States-- (A) learn that communism has led to the deaths of over 100,000,000 victims worldwide; (B) understand the dangers of communism and similar political ideologies; and (C) understand that 1,500,000,000 people still suffer under communism. The terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall apply to this Act.

Crucial Communism Teaching Act - Directs the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes. Requires the Foundation to: develop a curriculum for high school students that includes a comparative discussion of political ideologies that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that are essential to the founding

H.R.6730

Immigration

Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022 This bill prohibits certain members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from receiving an F (academic student) or J (exchange visitor) visa. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any CCP member who has served in any position in the CCP since this bill's enactment. The prohibition shall also apply to a spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild of such an individual. The President may waive these prohibitions by certifying to Congress that the waiver is in the U.S. national interest.

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN VISAS OF MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (a) Grounds for Exclusion.--An alien may not be accorded status or receive a visa under subparagraph (F) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) if the alien is a person who is, as of the date of enactment of this Act or at any time thereafter-- (1) a member of the Chinese Communist Party (hereinafter referred to as the ``CCP'') who has served on the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party or other position, including-- (A) General Secretary of the CCP; (B) a member of the Secretariat of the CCP; (C) a member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee; (D) a member of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee; (E) a member of the CCP Central Committee; (F) a member of the Central Military Commission; (G) a member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection; or (H) a member of the National People's Congress; or (2) a family member of a person described in paragraph (1). (b) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. (c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States. <all>

Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes.

Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022

Rep. Hartzler, Vicky

R

MO

This bill prohibits certain members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from receiving an F (academic student) or J (exchange visitor) visa. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any CCP member who has served in any position in the CCP since this bill's enactment. The prohibition shall also apply to a spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild of such an individual. The President may waive these prohibitions by certifying to Congress that the waiver is in the U.S. national interest.

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN VISAS OF MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (a) Grounds for Exclusion.--An alien may not be accorded status or receive a visa under subparagraph (F) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) if the alien is a person who is, as of the date of enactment of this Act or at any time thereafter-- (1) a member of the Chinese Communist Party (hereinafter referred to as the ``CCP'') who has served on the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party or other position, including-- (A) General Secretary of the CCP; (B) a member of the Secretariat of the CCP; (C) a member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee; (D) a member of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee; (E) a member of the CCP Central Committee; (F) a member of the Central Military Commission; (G) a member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection; or (H) a member of the National People's Congress; or (2) a family member of a person described in paragraph (1). (b) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. (c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN VISAS OF MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (a) Grounds for Exclusion.--An alien may not be accorded status or receive a visa under subparagraph (F) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) if the alien is a person who is, as of the date of enactment of this Act or at any time thereafter-- (1) a member of the Chinese Communist Party (hereinafter referred to as the ``CCP'') who has served on the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party or other position, including-- (A) General Secretary of the CCP; (B) a member of the Secretariat of the CCP; (C) a member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee; (D) a member of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee; (E) a member of the CCP Central Committee; (F) a member of the Central Military Commission; (G) a member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection; or (H) a member of the National People's Congress; or (2) a family member of a person described in paragraph (1). (b) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. (c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States.

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN VISAS OF MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (a) Grounds for Exclusion.--An alien may not be accorded status or receive a visa under subparagraph (F) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) if the alien is a person who is, as of the date of enactment of this Act or at any time thereafter-- (1) a member of the Chinese Communist Party (hereinafter referred to as the ``CCP'') who has served on the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party or other position, including-- (A) General Secretary of the CCP; (B) a member of the Secretariat of the CCP; (C) a member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee; (D) a member of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee; (E) a member of the CCP Central Committee; (F) a member of the Central Military Commission; (G) a member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection; or (H) a member of the National People's Congress; or (2) a family member of a person described in paragraph (1). (b) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. (c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States. <all>

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN VISAS OF MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY. (a) Grounds for Exclusion.--An alien may not be accorded status or receive a visa under subparagraph (F) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) if the alien is a person who is, as of the date of enactment of this Act or at any time thereafter-- (1) a member of the Chinese Communist Party (hereinafter referred to as the ``CCP'') who has served on the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party or other position, including-- (A) General Secretary of the CCP; (B) a member of the Secretariat of the CCP; (C) a member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee; (D) a member of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee; (E) a member of the CCP Central Committee; (F) a member of the Central Military Commission; (G) a member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection; or (H) a member of the National People's Congress; or (2) a family member of a person described in paragraph (1). (b) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. (c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States. <all>

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and 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) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. ( c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes. c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States.

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes. c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States.

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and 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) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. ( c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes. c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States.

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and 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) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. ( c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes. c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States.

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and 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) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. ( c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and for other purposes. c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (d) National Security Waiver.--The President, or a designee of the President, may waive the application of subsection (a) if the President or such designee certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is in the national security interest of the United States.

To make certain members of the Chinese Communist Party ineligible for F or J visas, and 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) Family Member.--For purposes of this section, the term ``family member'' means, with respect to a person, that person's spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild. ( c) Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations. (

Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022 - Prohibits an alien from being accorded status or receiving a visa under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) if the alien is a member of: (1) the Chinese People's Political Party (CPP) who has served on the National Congress of the CCP or other position; (2) the Secret

H.R.8118

Crime and Law Enforcement

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to restrict the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. The term enhanced body armor means body armor, including a helmet or shield, with a ballistic resistance that meets or exceeds the ballistic performance standard of Type III armor, as determined using the National Institute of Justice standard in effect at the time the person purchases, owns, or possesses the armor.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. SEC. 2. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians ``(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''. <all>

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions.

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

Rep. Meng, Grace

D

NY

This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to restrict the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. The term enhanced body armor means body armor, including a helmet or shield, with a ballistic resistance that meets or exceeds the ballistic performance standard of Type III armor, as determined using the National Institute of Justice standard in effect at the time the person purchases, owns, or possesses the armor.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. SEC. 2. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians ``(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''. <all>

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. 2. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. SEC. 2. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians ``(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''. <all>

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act''. SEC. 2. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Ban.-- (1) In general.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians ``(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. ``(c) In this section, the term `covered law enforcement officer'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term `qualified law enforcement officer' in section 926B and the term `qualified retired law enforcement officer' in section 926C; and ``(2) includes corrections officers.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians.''. (b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''. <all>

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. BAN ON PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF ENHANCED BODY ARMOR BY CIVILIANS; EXCEPTIONS. ( b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (c) Penalties.--Section 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''.

To prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. ``(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to-- ``(1) a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of-- ``(A) the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or ``(B) a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State; ``(2) a covered law enforcement officer; or ``(3) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. b) Enhanced Body Armor Defined.--Section 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(36) The term `enhanced body armor' means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor.''. (

Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions. (Enhanced body armor is body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute

H.R.2268

Armed Forces and National Security

Keeping Our Promises Act This bill expands the list of diseases that are provided a presumption of service-connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. The bill extends through September 30, 2030, the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make determinations and submissions related to the connection between herbicide exposure and occurrence of disease. Additionally, the VA is prohibited from taking the costs of compensation into account when determining the association between exposure to an herbicide agent and occurrence of a disease. The bill requires the VA to determine within 120 days (currently 60) whether a presumption of service-connection is warranted for diseases covered by a National Academy of Sciences report.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Our Promises Act''. SEC. 2. ADDITION OF DISEASES TO PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR VETERANS EXPOSED TO CERTAIN HERBICIDES WHILE SERVING IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. (a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(M) AL amyloidosis becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(N) Early-onset peripheral neuropathy becoming manifest to a degree of 10 percent or more within one year after the last date on which the veteran was exposed to an herbicide agent during active military, naval, or air service. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(P) Stroke becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(Q) Hypertension becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more.''. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. (2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''. <all>

Keeping Our Promises Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.

Keeping Our Promises Act

Rep. Westerman, Bruce

R

AR

This bill expands the list of diseases that are provided a presumption of service-connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. The bill extends through September 30, 2030, the requirement for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make determinations and submissions related to the connection between herbicide exposure and occurrence of disease. Additionally, the VA is prohibited from taking the costs of compensation into account when determining the association between exposure to an herbicide agent and occurrence of a disease. The bill requires the VA to determine within 120 days (currently 60) whether a presumption of service-connection is warranted for diseases covered by a National Academy of Sciences report.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Our Promises Act''. SEC. 2. ADDITION OF DISEASES TO PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR VETERANS EXPOSED TO CERTAIN HERBICIDES WHILE SERVING IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. (a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(M) AL amyloidosis becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(N) Early-onset peripheral neuropathy becoming manifest to a degree of 10 percent or more within one year after the last date on which the veteran was exposed to an herbicide agent during active military, naval, or air service. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(P) Stroke becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(Q) Hypertension becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more.''. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. (2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Our Promises Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(M) AL amyloidosis becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(N) Early-onset peripheral neuropathy becoming manifest to a degree of 10 percent or more within one year after the last date on which the veteran was exposed to an herbicide agent during active military, naval, or air service. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(P) Stroke becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(Q) Hypertension becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more.''. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. (2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Our Promises Act''. SEC. 2. ADDITION OF DISEASES TO PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR VETERANS EXPOSED TO CERTAIN HERBICIDES WHILE SERVING IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. (a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(M) AL amyloidosis becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(N) Early-onset peripheral neuropathy becoming manifest to a degree of 10 percent or more within one year after the last date on which the veteran was exposed to an herbicide agent during active military, naval, or air service. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(P) Stroke becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(Q) Hypertension becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more.''. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. (2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keeping Our Promises Act''. SEC. 2. ADDITION OF DISEASES TO PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR VETERANS EXPOSED TO CERTAIN HERBICIDES WHILE SERVING IN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. (a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(M) AL amyloidosis becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(N) Early-onset peripheral neuropathy becoming manifest to a degree of 10 percent or more within one year after the last date on which the veteran was exposed to an herbicide agent during active military, naval, or air service. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(P) Stroke becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. ``(Q) Hypertension becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more.''. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. (2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( 2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( 2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( 2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( 2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. a) Specified Diseases.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 1116 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(L) Prostate cancer becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( (3) Timing and submission of determinations.--Subsection (c)(1) of such section 1116 is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``60 days'' both places it appears and inserting ``120 days''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by inserting ``and submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate'' after ``publish in the Federal Register''; and (ii) by inserting ``, and any other factor that contributed to,'' after ``scientific basis for''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain diseases are covered by the presumption of service connection relating to the exposure to herbicides by certain veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. ``(O) Ischemic heart disease becoming manifest to a degree of disability of 10 percent or more. (b) Additional Diseases.-- (1) Extension of sunset.--Subsection (e) of such section 1116 is amended by striking ``2015'' and inserting ``2030''. ( 2) Prohibition of cost as factor.--Subsection (b) of such section 1116 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) In making determinations for the purpose of this subsection, the Secretary may not take into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this section pursuant to such determination.''. (

Keeping Our Promises Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to: (1) extend the presumption of service connection for veterans exposed to certain herbicides while serving in the Republic of Vietnam; and (2) prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from taking into account the costs to the United States relating to paying compensation under this Act. The bill also expands the definition of "prostate

S.4536

Water Resources Development

Great Salt Lake Recovery Act This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, Utah, as well as to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and drought solutions in the Great Salt Lake.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. SEC. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders. <all>

Great Salt Lake Recovery Act

A bill to study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes.

Great Salt Lake Recovery Act

Sen. Romney, Mitt

R

UT

This bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, Utah, as well as to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and drought solutions in the Great Salt Lake.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. SEC. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders. <all>

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. DEFINITIONS. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. SEC. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders. <all>

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Great Salt Lake Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under section 3(a). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. SEC. 3. GREAT SALT LAKE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems. (b) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program with relevant-- (1) Federal and State agencies; (2) Indian Tribes; (3) local governments; and (4) nonprofit organizations. (c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. (d) Update.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an update on the progress of the Secretary in carrying out the program. (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000. SEC. 4. DROUGHT SOLUTIONS FEASIBILITY STUDY. The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders. <all>

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Army. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

To study how the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes are affected by drought and to require a feasibility study on drought solutions, and for other purposes. c) Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and with entities described in subsection (b) to implement the program. ( (e) Additional Information.--In carrying out the program, the Secretary may use available studies, information, literature, or data on the Great Basin region published by relevant Federal, State, or local entities, including the United States Geological Survey. ( The Secretary is authorized to investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water supply in the Great Salt Lake, which may include an identification of-- (1) technology capabilities currently in practice or expected to be commercialized within the next 10 years that can redirect water sources to drought-impacted saline lakes, or conserve and increase water supply and delivery, including-- (A) pipelines; (B) coastal desalination plants; and (C) canal reinforcement; and (2) necessary permitting to redirect water sources across State borders.

Great Salt Lake Recovery Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to: (1) carry out a program to monitor and assess the hydrology of saline lake ecosystems in the Great Basin, including the Great Salt Lake, to inform and support Federal and non-Federal management and conservation activities to benefit those ecosystems; and (2) investigate the feasibility of a project for ecosystem restoration and water

H.R.4352

Native Americans

This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to take land into trust for all federally recognized Indian tribes. Specifically, the bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when a tribe became recognized. The amendments made by this bill are retroactively effective as if included in the Indian Reorganization Act. This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Indian Reorganization Act was enacted in 1934.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. (a) Modification.-- (1) In general.--The first sentence of section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5129), is amended-- (A) by striking ``The term'' and inserting ``Effective beginning June 18, 1934, the term''; and (B) by striking ``any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction'' and inserting ``any federally recognized Indian Tribe''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the ``Indian Reorganization Act''; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), on the date of the enactment of that Act. (b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), for any Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date of the action is ratified and confirmed, to the extent such action is subjected to challenge based on whether the Indian Tribe was federally recognized or under Federal jurisdiction on June 18, 1934, as if the action had, by prior Act of Congress, been specifically authorized and directed. (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended by subsection (a); or (B) any limitation on the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under any Federal law or regulation other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended by subsection (a). (2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

Rep. McCollum, Betty

D

MN

This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to take land into trust for all federally recognized Indian tribes. Specifically, the bill applies the Indian Reorganization Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when a tribe became recognized. The amendments made by this bill are retroactively effective as if included in the Indian Reorganization Act. This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Indian Reorganization Act was enacted in 1934.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. (a) Modification.-- (1) In general.--The first sentence of section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5129), is amended-- (A) by striking ``The term'' and inserting ``Effective beginning June 18, 1934, the term''; and (B) by striking ``any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction'' and inserting ``any federally recognized Indian Tribe''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the ``Indian Reorganization Act''; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), on the date of the enactment of that Act. (b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), for any Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date of the action is ratified and confirmed, to the extent such action is subjected to challenge based on whether the Indian Tribe was federally recognized or under Federal jurisdiction on June 18, 1934, as if the action had, by prior Act of Congress, been specifically authorized and directed. (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended by subsection (a); or (B) any limitation on the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under any Federal law or regulation other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended by subsection (a). (2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. (a) Modification.-- (1) In general.--The first sentence of section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5129), is amended-- (A) by striking ``The term'' and inserting ``Effective beginning June 18, 1934, the term''; and (B) by striking ``any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction'' and inserting ``any federally recognized Indian Tribe''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the ``Indian Reorganization Act''; 25 U.S.C. ), on the date of the enactment of that Act. (b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. ), for any Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date of the action is ratified and confirmed, to the extent such action is subjected to challenge based on whether the Indian Tribe was federally recognized or under Federal jurisdiction on June 18, 1934, as if the action had, by prior Act of Congress, been specifically authorized and directed. (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. ), as amended by subsection (a). (2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. (a) Modification.-- (1) In general.--The first sentence of section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5129), is amended-- (A) by striking ``The term'' and inserting ``Effective beginning June 18, 1934, the term''; and (B) by striking ``any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction'' and inserting ``any federally recognized Indian Tribe''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the ``Indian Reorganization Act''; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), on the date of the enactment of that Act. (b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), for any Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date of the action is ratified and confirmed, to the extent such action is subjected to challenge based on whether the Indian Tribe was federally recognized or under Federal jurisdiction on June 18, 1934, as if the action had, by prior Act of Congress, been specifically authorized and directed. (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended by subsection (a); or (B) any limitation on the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under any Federal law or regulation other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended by subsection (a). (2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. (a) Modification.-- (1) In general.--The first sentence of section 19 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5129), is amended-- (A) by striking ``The term'' and inserting ``Effective beginning June 18, 1934, the term''; and (B) by striking ``any recognized Indian tribe now under Federal jurisdiction'' and inserting ``any federally recognized Indian Tribe''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the ``Indian Reorganization Act''; 25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), on the date of the enactment of that Act. (b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), for any Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date of the action is ratified and confirmed, to the extent such action is subjected to challenge based on whether the Indian Tribe was federally recognized or under Federal jurisdiction on June 18, 1934, as if the action had, by prior Act of Congress, been specifically authorized and directed. (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended by subsection (a); or (B) any limitation on the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under any Federal law or regulation other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), as amended by subsection (a). (2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), 2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ),

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. ( b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), ), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. ( b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), ), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), 2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ),

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. ( b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), ), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), 2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ),

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. ( b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), ), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), 2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ),

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. REAFFIRMATION OF AUTHORITY. ( b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), ), contained in any other Federal law shall be considered to be a reference to that Act as amended by subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2021.

To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. b) Ratification and Confirmation of Actions.--Any action taken by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), (c) Effect on Other Laws.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects-- (A) the application or effect of any Federal law other than the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ), 2) References in other laws.--An express reference to the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. ),

Amends the Act of June 18, 1934 to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) Amends the Indian Reorganization Act to revise the definition of "Indian Tribe" to include any recognized Indian tribe now under federal jurisdiction. (Sets forth provisions regarding: (1

S.2693

Water Resources Development

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act This bill provides the Bureau of Reclamation with additional project authorities for the Salton Sea research project in Southern California and reauthorizes a Department of Interior pilot program in the Colorado River Basin. Specifically, the bill authorizes Reclamation to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects (e.g., construction activities and dust suppression projects) to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality in the area of the Salton Sea. To carry out these projects, Reclamation may enter into partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments; water districts; joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education. The bill also reauthorizes Interior to fund or participate in pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water in Lake Mead and the Colorado River Storage Project reservoirs through FY2026. The bill further requires Interior to submit an updated report to Congress by the end of FY2027 on the effectiveness of the pilot projects and a recommendation on whether to continue the program.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH PROJECT. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. 4661) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Additional Project Authorities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects located in the area of the Salton Sea in southern California to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality, in partnership with-- ``(A) State, Tribal, and local governments; ``(B) water districts; ``(C) joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; ``(D) nonprofit organizations; and ``(E) institutions of higher education. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects.''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES RELATING TO PILOT PROJECTS TO INCREASE COLORADO RIVER SYSTEM WATER TO ADDRESS EFFECTS OF HISTORIC DROUGHT CONDITIONS. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. Calendar No. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No. 117-182] _______________________________________________________________________

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

A bill to amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes.

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act

Sen. Padilla, Alex

D

CA

This bill provides the Bureau of Reclamation with additional project authorities for the Salton Sea research project in Southern California and reauthorizes a Department of Interior pilot program in the Colorado River Basin. Specifically, the bill authorizes Reclamation to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects (e.g., construction activities and dust suppression projects) to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality in the area of the Salton Sea. To carry out these projects, Reclamation may enter into partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments; water districts; joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; nonprofit organizations; and institutions of higher education. The bill also reauthorizes Interior to fund or participate in pilot projects to increase Colorado River System water in Lake Mead and the Colorado River Storage Project reservoirs through FY2026. The bill further requires Interior to submit an updated report to Congress by the end of FY2027 on the effectiveness of the pilot projects and a recommendation on whether to continue the program.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH PROJECT. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. 4661) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Additional Project Authorities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects located in the area of the Salton Sea in southern California to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality, in partnership with-- ``(A) State, Tribal, and local governments; ``(B) water districts; ``(C) joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; ``(D) nonprofit organizations; and ``(E) institutions of higher education. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects.''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES RELATING TO PILOT PROJECTS TO INCREASE COLORADO RIVER SYSTEM WATER TO ADDRESS EFFECTS OF HISTORIC DROUGHT CONDITIONS. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. Calendar No. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No. 117-182] _______________________________________________________________________

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''. 2. RESEARCH PROJECT. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. 4661) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Additional Project Authorities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects located in the area of the Salton Sea in southern California to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality, in partnership with-- ``(A) State, Tribal, and local governments; ``(B) water districts; ``(C) joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; ``(D) nonprofit organizations; and ``(E) institutions of higher education. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects. ''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. SEC. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES RELATING TO PILOT PROJECTS TO INCREASE COLORADO RIVER SYSTEM WATER TO ADDRESS EFFECTS OF HISTORIC DROUGHT CONDITIONS. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. Calendar No. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No. 117-182] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH PROJECT. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. 4661) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Additional Project Authorities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects located in the area of the Salton Sea in southern California to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality, in partnership with-- ``(A) State, Tribal, and local governments; ``(B) water districts; ``(C) joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; ``(D) nonprofit organizations; and ``(E) institutions of higher education. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects.''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES RELATING TO PILOT PROJECTS TO INCREASE COLORADO RIVER SYSTEM WATER TO ADDRESS EFFECTS OF HISTORIC DROUGHT CONDITIONS. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. Calendar No. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No. 117-182] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH PROJECT. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. 4661) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Additional Project Authorities.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects located in the area of the Salton Sea in southern California to improve air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and water quality, in partnership with-- ``(A) State, Tribal, and local governments; ``(B) water districts; ``(C) joint powers authorities, including the Salton Sea Authority; ``(D) nonprofit organizations; and ``(E) institutions of higher education. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects.''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES RELATING TO PILOT PROJECTS TO INCREASE COLORADO RIVER SYSTEM WATER TO ADDRESS EFFECTS OF HISTORIC DROUGHT CONDITIONS. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. Calendar No. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No. 117-182] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. ''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects. ''; 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects. ''; 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. ''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects. ''; 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. ''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects. ''; 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. ''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. ``(2) Included activities.--The projects described in paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and design activities required for the projects; and ``(B) dust suppression projects. ''; 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''. 533 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2693 [Report No.

To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. Section 1101 of the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-575; 106 Stat. ''; and <DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''.</DELETED> (3) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking ``project referred to in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``projects referred to in subsections (a) and (b)''; and (4) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$250,000,000''. Section 206 of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (43 U.S.C. 620 note; Public Law 113- 235), is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) by striking ``additional''; and (B) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act''; (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``2022'' and inserting ``2026''; and (3) in subsection (d), by striking ``2018'' and inserting ``2027''.

Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act This bill amends the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to authorize additional projects related to the Salton Sea, and for other purposes. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to provide grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to carry out projects located in the area of the Salaron

H.R.5790

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021 This bill places requirements on the Department of the Treasury related to negotiations to end export credit financing. Specifically, the bill requires Treasury to submit a strategy for U.S. advocacy and cooperation with allies and partners. Such strategy shall encompass how to (1) ensure compliance by China with the financial terms and conditions of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits, and (2) eliminate subsidized export financing programs and other forms of export subsidies. Additionally, the bill shifts certain requirements for negotiations related to ending export credit financing that currently lay with the President to Treasury.

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WORKING WITH ALLIES TO ENSURE CHINA'S COMPLIANCE WITH OECD STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a detailed strategy and timeline with respect to-- (1) strengthening United States advocacy and cooperation with appropriate allies and partners to seek to ensure substantial compliance by China with the financial terms and conditions of the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits; and (2) the goal described in section 11(a)(1) of the Export- Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012. (b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. (2) Progress report.--Section 11(e) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (3) Conduct of negotiations.--Section 11 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5) is amended-- (A) in each of subsections (a) and (d), by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative,''; (B) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold not less frequently than twice per year,'' before ``negotiations''; (C) in each of subsections (b), (c), and (e), by striking ``President'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary of the Treasury''; and (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold such negotiations not less frequently than twice per year'' before the period. <all>

Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards.

Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021

Rep. Zeldin, Lee M.

R

NY

This bill places requirements on the Department of the Treasury related to negotiations to end export credit financing. Specifically, the bill requires Treasury to submit a strategy for U.S. advocacy and cooperation with allies and partners. Such strategy shall encompass how to (1) ensure compliance by China with the financial terms and conditions of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits, and (2) eliminate subsidized export financing programs and other forms of export subsidies. Additionally, the bill shifts certain requirements for negotiations related to ending export credit financing that currently lay with the President to Treasury.

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WORKING WITH ALLIES TO ENSURE CHINA'S COMPLIANCE WITH OECD STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a detailed strategy and timeline with respect to-- (1) strengthening United States advocacy and cooperation with appropriate allies and partners to seek to ensure substantial compliance by China with the financial terms and conditions of the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits; and (2) the goal described in section 11(a)(1) of the Export- Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012. (b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. (2) Progress report.--Section 11(e) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (3) Conduct of negotiations.--Section 11 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5) is amended-- (A) in each of subsections (a) and (d), by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative,''; (B) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold not less frequently than twice per year,'' before ``negotiations''; (C) in each of subsections (b), (c), and (e), by striking ``President'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary of the Treasury''; and (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold such negotiations not less frequently than twice per year'' before the period. <all>

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. 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. WORKING WITH ALLIES TO ENSURE CHINA'S COMPLIANCE WITH OECD STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a detailed strategy and timeline with respect to-- (1) strengthening United States advocacy and cooperation with appropriate allies and partners to seek to ensure substantial compliance by China with the financial terms and conditions of the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits; and (2) the goal described in section 11(a)(1) of the Export- Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012. (b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (3) Conduct of negotiations.--Section 11 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5) is amended-- (A) in each of subsections (a) and (d), by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative,''; (B) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold not less frequently than twice per year,'' before ``negotiations''; (C) in each of subsections (b), (c), and (e), by striking ``President'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary of the Treasury''; and (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold such negotiations not less frequently than twice per year'' before the period.

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WORKING WITH ALLIES TO ENSURE CHINA'S COMPLIANCE WITH OECD STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a detailed strategy and timeline with respect to-- (1) strengthening United States advocacy and cooperation with appropriate allies and partners to seek to ensure substantial compliance by China with the financial terms and conditions of the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits; and (2) the goal described in section 11(a)(1) of the Export- Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012. (b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. (2) Progress report.--Section 11(e) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (3) Conduct of negotiations.--Section 11 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5) is amended-- (A) in each of subsections (a) and (d), by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative,''; (B) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold not less frequently than twice per year,'' before ``negotiations''; (C) in each of subsections (b), (c), and (e), by striking ``President'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary of the Treasury''; and (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold such negotiations not less frequently than twice per year'' before the period. <all>

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WORKING WITH ALLIES TO ENSURE CHINA'S COMPLIANCE WITH OECD STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a detailed strategy and timeline with respect to-- (1) strengthening United States advocacy and cooperation with appropriate allies and partners to seek to ensure substantial compliance by China with the financial terms and conditions of the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits; and (2) the goal described in section 11(a)(1) of the Export- Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012. (b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. (2) Progress report.--Section 11(e) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (3) Conduct of negotiations.--Section 11 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5) is amended-- (A) in each of subsections (a) and (d), by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative,''; (B) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold not less frequently than twice per year,'' before ``negotiations''; (C) in each of subsections (b), (c), and (e), by striking ``President'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary of the Treasury''; and (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, and endeavor to hold such negotiations not less frequently than twice per year'' before the period. <all>

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. ( 2) Progress report.--Section 11(e) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. (

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. (

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. ( 2) Progress report.--Section 11(e) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. (

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. ( 2) Progress report.--Section 11(e) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. (

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. ( 2) Progress report.--Section 11(e) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. (

To provide for working with allies to seek increased compliance by China with certain OECD export credit standards. b) International Negotiations on Export Subsidies.-- (1) In general.--Section 11(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``with the possible goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after December 4, 2015,'' and inserting ``with the goal of eliminating, before the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021''. ( 2) Progress report.--Section 11(e) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a-5(e)) is amended by striking ``2019'' and inserting ``2026''. (

Neutralizing Unfair Chinese Export Subsidies Act of 2021 This bill amends the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 to direct the Department of the Treasury to submit to Congress a detailed strategy and timeline for: (1) strengthening U.S. advocacy and cooperation with appropriate allies and partners to seek to ensure substantial compliance by China with the financial terms and conditions of

H.R.4947

Crime and Law Enforcement

This bill revises post-employment lobbying restrictions on former Members of Congress. Specifically, it makes permanent the post-employment lobbying ban on a former Member of the Senate (currently, two years) or a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, one year).

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING CONTACTS BY FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(B) Definitions.--In this paragraph, the terms `lobbying contact' and `covered executive branch official' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602).''. (2) Paragraph (2) is amended-- (A) by striking ``(2) Any person'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Officers and certain staff.-- ``(A) Officers and staff of the senate.--Any person''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Officers of the house of representatives.-- (i) Any person who is an elected officer of the House of Representatives and who, within 1 year after that person leaves office, knowingly makes, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before any of the persons described in clause (ii), on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which such elected officer seeks action by a Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, in his or her official capacity, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.

Rep. Cicilline, David N.

D

RI

This bill revises post-employment lobbying restrictions on former Members of Congress. Specifically, it makes permanent the post-employment lobbying ban on a former Member of the Senate (currently, two years) or a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, one year).

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING CONTACTS BY FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(B) Definitions.--In this paragraph, the terms `lobbying contact' and `covered executive branch official' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602).''. (2) Paragraph (2) is amended-- (A) by striking ``(2) Any person'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Officers and certain staff.-- ``(A) Officers and staff of the senate.--Any person''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Officers of the house of representatives.-- (i) Any person who is an elected officer of the House of Representatives and who, within 1 year after that person leaves office, knowingly makes, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before any of the persons described in clause (ii), on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which such elected officer seeks action by a Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, in his or her official capacity, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING CONTACTS BY FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(B) Definitions.--In this paragraph, the terms `lobbying contact' and `covered executive branch official' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602).''. (2) Paragraph (2) is amended-- (A) by striking ``(2) Any person'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Officers and certain staff.-- ``(A) Officers and staff of the senate.--Any person''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Officers of the house of representatives.-- (i) Any person who is an elected officer of the House of Representatives and who, within 1 year after that person leaves office, knowingly makes, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before any of the persons described in clause (ii), on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which such elected officer seeks action by a Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, in his or her official capacity, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING CONTACTS BY FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(B) Definitions.--In this paragraph, the terms `lobbying contact' and `covered executive branch official' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602).''. (2) Paragraph (2) is amended-- (A) by striking ``(2) Any person'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Officers and certain staff.-- ``(A) Officers and staff of the senate.--Any person''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Officers of the house of representatives.-- (i) Any person who is an elected officer of the House of Representatives and who, within 1 year after that person leaves office, knowingly makes, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before any of the persons described in clause (ii), on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which such elected officer seeks action by a Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, in his or her official capacity, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING CONTACTS BY FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(B) Definitions.--In this paragraph, the terms `lobbying contact' and `covered executive branch official' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602).''. (2) Paragraph (2) is amended-- (A) by striking ``(2) Any person'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Officers and certain staff.-- ``(A) Officers and staff of the senate.--Any person''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Officers of the house of representatives.-- (i) Any person who is an elected officer of the House of Representatives and who, within 1 year after that person leaves office, knowingly makes, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before any of the persons described in clause (ii), on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which such elected officer seeks action by a Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, in his or her official capacity, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. a) In General.--Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Members of congress.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who is a Senator or a Member of the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office, knowingly makes any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official, or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(ii) The persons referred to in clause (i) with respect to appearances or communications by a former elected officer are any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress sine die or December 31, 2021, whichever date is earlier.

Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. (Currently, such prohibition applies to members of the Senate and House of Representatives.) (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a person from making any lobbying contact to a covered executive branch official or to any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress. (Sec

H.R.606

Taxation

No Abortion Bonds Act This bill denies a tax exclusion for the interest paid on state and local bonds that are used to provide a facility owned or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during a year in which interest is paid on the bonds. An entity is not considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions if (1) the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. The Department of the Treasury may exempt certain hospitals from being considered an abortion provider by making the name of the hospital available on Treasury's public website.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion 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 ``No Abortion Bonds Act''. SEC. 2. INTEREST ON STATE AND LOCAL BONDS USED FOR FACILITIES OWNED BY ABORTION PROVIDERS. (a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond.''; and (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Abortion provider.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, the term `abortion provider' means, with respect to an issue of bonds-- ``(i) an entity that, as of the date of such issue, performs abortions, and ``(ii) an entity if any affiliate of such entity is an entity described in clause (i). ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. ``(C) Exemption for hospitals.--The Secretary may deem that the term `abortion provider' does not include a subsection (d) hospital (as such term is defined in section 1886(d) of the Social Security Act) by making the name of such hospital available on the public internet website of the Treasury.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

No Abortion Bonds Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers.

No Abortion Bonds Act

Rep. Smith, Jason

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MO

This bill denies a tax exclusion for the interest paid on state and local bonds that are used to provide a facility owned or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during a year in which interest is paid on the bonds. An entity is not considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions if (1) the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. The Department of the Treasury may exempt certain hospitals from being considered an abortion provider by making the name of the hospital available on Treasury's public website.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion 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 ``No Abortion Bonds Act''. SEC. 2. INTEREST ON STATE AND LOCAL BONDS USED FOR FACILITIES OWNED BY ABORTION PROVIDERS. (a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond.''; and (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Abortion provider.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, the term `abortion provider' means, with respect to an issue of bonds-- ``(i) an entity that, as of the date of such issue, performs abortions, and ``(ii) an entity if any affiliate of such entity is an entity described in clause (i). ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. ``(C) Exemption for hospitals.--The Secretary may deem that the term `abortion provider' does not include a subsection (d) hospital (as such term is defined in section 1886(d) of the Social Security Act) by making the name of such hospital available on the public internet website of the Treasury.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion 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 ``No Abortion Bonds Act''. SEC. INTEREST ON STATE AND LOCAL BONDS USED FOR FACILITIES OWNED BY ABORTION PROVIDERS. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Abortion provider.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, the term `abortion provider' means, with respect to an issue of bonds-- ``(i) an entity that, as of the date of such issue, performs abortions, and ``(ii) an entity if any affiliate of such entity is an entity described in clause (i). ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. ``(C) Exemption for hospitals.--The Secretary may deem that the term `abortion provider' does not include a subsection (d) hospital (as such term is defined in section 1886(d) of the Social Security Act) by making the name of such hospital available on the public internet website of the Treasury.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion 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 ``No Abortion Bonds Act''. SEC. 2. INTEREST ON STATE AND LOCAL BONDS USED FOR FACILITIES OWNED BY ABORTION PROVIDERS. (a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond.''; and (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Abortion provider.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, the term `abortion provider' means, with respect to an issue of bonds-- ``(i) an entity that, as of the date of such issue, performs abortions, and ``(ii) an entity if any affiliate of such entity is an entity described in clause (i). ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. ``(C) Exemption for hospitals.--The Secretary may deem that the term `abortion provider' does not include a subsection (d) hospital (as such term is defined in section 1886(d) of the Social Security Act) by making the name of such hospital available on the public internet website of the Treasury.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion 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 ``No Abortion Bonds Act''. SEC. 2. INTEREST ON STATE AND LOCAL BONDS USED FOR FACILITIES OWNED BY ABORTION PROVIDERS. (a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond.''; and (2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Abortion provider.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, the term `abortion provider' means, with respect to an issue of bonds-- ``(i) an entity that, as of the date of such issue, performs abortions, and ``(ii) an entity if any affiliate of such entity is an entity described in clause (i). ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. ``(C) Exemption for hospitals.--The Secretary may deem that the term `abortion provider' does not include a subsection (d) hospital (as such term is defined in section 1886(d) of the Social Security Act) by making the name of such hospital available on the public internet website of the Treasury.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. a) In General.--Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Bonds for facilities owned by abortion providers.-- Any bond issued as part of an issue any of the net proceeds of which are to be used to provide a facility owned by an abortion provider or used (for any purpose) by an abortion provider for more than 30 days during any calendar year during which interest is paid on such bond. ''; ``(B) Exemption.--For purposes of this paragraph, an entity shall not be considered an abortion provider solely as a result of performing abortions-- ``(i) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or ``(ii) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to bonds issued after the date of enactment of this Act.

No Abortion Bonds Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers. Exempts abortion providers solely as a result of performing abortions: (1) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest, or (2) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury

H.R.2759

Health

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF PHARMACIST SERVICES. (a) Coverage.--Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph at the end: ``(II) pharmacist services furnished by a pharmacist, as licensed by State law, individually or on behalf of a pharmacy provider-- ``(i) which the pharmacist is legally authorized to perform in the State in which the individual performs such services; ``(ii) as would otherwise be covered under this part if furnished by a physician, or as an incident to a physician's service; and ``(iii) in a setting located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), medically underserved area, or medically underserved population (as defined in section 330(b)(3) of such Act).''. (b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. (c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4). <all>

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services.

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

Rep. Butterfield, G. K.

D

NC

This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF PHARMACIST SERVICES. (a) Coverage.--Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph at the end: ``(II) pharmacist services furnished by a pharmacist, as licensed by State law, individually or on behalf of a pharmacy provider-- ``(i) which the pharmacist is legally authorized to perform in the State in which the individual performs such services; ``(ii) as would otherwise be covered under this part if furnished by a physician, or as an incident to a physician's service; and ``(iii) in a setting located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), medically underserved area, or medically underserved population (as defined in section 330(b)(3) of such Act).''. (b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. (c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4). <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF PHARMACIST SERVICES. 1395x(s)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph at the end: ``(II) pharmacist services furnished by a pharmacist, as licensed by State law, individually or on behalf of a pharmacy provider-- ``(i) which the pharmacist is legally authorized to perform in the State in which the individual performs such services; ``(ii) as would otherwise be covered under this part if furnished by a physician, or as an incident to a physician's service; and ``(iii) in a setting located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), medically underserved area, or medically underserved population (as defined in section 330(b)(3) of such Act).''. (b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. (c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF PHARMACIST SERVICES. (a) Coverage.--Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph at the end: ``(II) pharmacist services furnished by a pharmacist, as licensed by State law, individually or on behalf of a pharmacy provider-- ``(i) which the pharmacist is legally authorized to perform in the State in which the individual performs such services; ``(ii) as would otherwise be covered under this part if furnished by a physician, or as an incident to a physician's service; and ``(iii) in a setting located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), medically underserved area, or medically underserved population (as defined in section 330(b)(3) of such Act).''. (b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. (c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4). <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF PHARMACIST SERVICES. (a) Coverage.--Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph at the end: ``(II) pharmacist services furnished by a pharmacist, as licensed by State law, individually or on behalf of a pharmacy provider-- ``(i) which the pharmacist is legally authorized to perform in the State in which the individual performs such services; ``(ii) as would otherwise be covered under this part if furnished by a physician, or as an incident to a physician's service; and ``(iii) in a setting located in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act), medically underserved area, or medically underserved population (as defined in section 330(b)(3) of such Act).''. (b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. (c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4). <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. ( c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. ( c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. ( c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. ( c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (2) Pharmacist specific codes.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall develop pharmacist specific codes, as necessary, under the physician fee schedule under section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-4).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. b) Payment.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and (DD)'' and inserting ``(DD)''; and (2) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: ``and (EE) with respect to pharmacist services (as defined in section 1861(s)(2)(II)), the amounts paid shall be equal to 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848 if such services had been furnished by a physician''. ( c) Effective Date; Pharmacist Specific Codes.-- (1) Effective date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. (

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services. (Sec. 2) Amends titles XVIII and XIX (Medicaid) of such Act to: (1) provide for Medicare coverage of pharmacy services furnished

H.R.8541

Transportation and Public Works

Aqua Alert Act This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to render aid to distressed individuals on and under the high seas and waters over which the United States has jurisdiction. In developing the pilot program, the Coast Guard must consult with relevant federal agencies, states, territories, tribal governments, and political subdivisions.

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aqua Alert Act''. SEC. 2. AQUA ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code. (b) Pilot Program Contents.--The pilot program established under subsection (a) shall, to the maximum extent possible-- (1) include a voluntary opt-in program under which members of the public may receive notifications on cellular devices regarding Coast Guard activities to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code; (2) cover areas located within the area of responsibility of 3 different Coast Guard sectors in diverse geographic regions; and (3) provide that the dissemination of an alert be limited to the geographic areas most likely to facilitate the rendering of aide to distressed individuals. (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through 2026, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make available to the public, a report on the implementation of this Act. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended. <all>

Aqua Alert Act

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes.

Aqua Alert Act

Rep. Phillips, Dean

D

MN

This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to render aid to distressed individuals on and under the high seas and waters over which the United States has jurisdiction. In developing the pilot program, the Coast Guard must consult with relevant federal agencies, states, territories, tribal governments, and political subdivisions.

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aqua Alert Act''. SEC. 2. AQUA ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code. (b) Pilot Program Contents.--The pilot program established under subsection (a) shall, to the maximum extent possible-- (1) include a voluntary opt-in program under which members of the public may receive notifications on cellular devices regarding Coast Guard activities to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code; (2) cover areas located within the area of responsibility of 3 different Coast Guard sectors in diverse geographic regions; and (3) provide that the dissemination of an alert be limited to the geographic areas most likely to facilitate the rendering of aide to distressed individuals. (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through 2026, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make available to the public, a report on the implementation of this Act. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aqua Alert Act''. SEC. 2. AQUA ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM. (b) Pilot Program Contents.--The pilot program established under subsection (a) shall, to the maximum extent possible-- (1) include a voluntary opt-in program under which members of the public may receive notifications on cellular devices regarding Coast Guard activities to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code; (2) cover areas located within the area of responsibility of 3 different Coast Guard sectors in diverse geographic regions; and (3) provide that the dissemination of an alert be limited to the geographic areas most likely to facilitate the rendering of aide to distressed individuals. (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through 2026, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make available to the public, a report on the implementation of this Act. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aqua Alert Act''. SEC. 2. AQUA ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code. (b) Pilot Program Contents.--The pilot program established under subsection (a) shall, to the maximum extent possible-- (1) include a voluntary opt-in program under which members of the public may receive notifications on cellular devices regarding Coast Guard activities to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code; (2) cover areas located within the area of responsibility of 3 different Coast Guard sectors in diverse geographic regions; and (3) provide that the dissemination of an alert be limited to the geographic areas most likely to facilitate the rendering of aide to distressed individuals. (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through 2026, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make available to the public, a report on the implementation of this Act. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aqua Alert Act''. SEC. 2. AQUA ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code. (b) Pilot Program Contents.--The pilot program established under subsection (a) shall, to the maximum extent possible-- (1) include a voluntary opt-in program under which members of the public may receive notifications on cellular devices regarding Coast Guard activities to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code; (2) cover areas located within the area of responsibility of 3 different Coast Guard sectors in diverse geographic regions; and (3) provide that the dissemination of an alert be limited to the geographic areas most likely to facilitate the rendering of aide to distressed individuals. (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through 2026, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make available to the public, a report on the implementation of this Act. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code. ( (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code. ( (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code. ( (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code. ( (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (2) Availability of funds.--Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.

To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under section 521 of title 14, United States Code. ( (c) Consultation With Other Agencies, States, Territories, and Political Subdivisions.--In developing the pilot program under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult any relevant Federal agency, State, Territory, Tribal government, possession, or political subdivision. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000 to the Commandant for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026. (

Aqua Alert Act - Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to facilitate cooperation with the public to render aid to distressed individuals under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Act and for other purposes. (Currently, the alerts are issued only to the public.) (Sec. 2) Requires the pilot program, to

S.3177

Labor and Employment

Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act This bill prohibits the application of, and repeals authority for, administrative offsets to Social Security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits. (An administrative offset is the withholding of funds payable by or held by the United States to satisfy a debt.)

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. (a) Prohibition on Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) Assignment under social security act.--Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of section 3716(c)(3) of title 31, United States Code, as such subparagraphs were in effect on the date before the date of enactment of the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, shall be null and void and of no effect.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.''. (B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' (b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program).''; (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (3). (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (5) of such section is amended by striking ``the Commissioner of Social Security and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act

A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.

Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act

Sen. Wyden, Ron

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OR

This bill prohibits the application of, and repeals authority for, administrative offsets to Social Security, railroad retirement, and black lung benefits. (An administrative offset is the withholding of funds payable by or held by the United States to satisfy a debt.)

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. (a) Prohibition on Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) Assignment under social security act.--Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of section 3716(c)(3) of title 31, United States Code, as such subparagraphs were in effect on the date before the date of enactment of the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, shall be null and void and of no effect.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.''. (B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' (b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program).''; (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (3). (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (5) of such section is amended by striking ``the Commissioner of Social Security and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. (a) Prohibition on Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) Assignment under social security act.--Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of section 3716(c)(3) of title 31, United States Code, as such subparagraphs were in effect on the date before the date of enactment of the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, shall be null and void and of no effect.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.''. (B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. (b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program). ''; (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (3). (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (5) of such section is amended by striking ``the Commissioner of Social Security and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. (a) Prohibition on Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) Assignment under social security act.--Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of section 3716(c)(3) of title 31, United States Code, as such subparagraphs were in effect on the date before the date of enactment of the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, shall be null and void and of no effect.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.''. (B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' (b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program).''; (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (3). (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (5) of such section is amended by striking ``the Commissioner of Social Security and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. (a) Prohibition on Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) Assignment under social security act.--Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of section 3716(c)(3) of title 31, United States Code, as such subparagraphs were in effect on the date before the date of enactment of the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, shall be null and void and of no effect.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.''. (B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' (b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program).''; (B) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as paragraph (3). (2) Conforming amendment.--Paragraph (5) of such section is amended by striking ``the Commissioner of Social Security and''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. 2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program). ''; (

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. ( B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. ( B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. 2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program). ''; (

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. ( B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. 2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program). ''; (

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. ( B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. 2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program). ''; (

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, AND BLACK LUNG BENEFITS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET. ( B) Section 2(e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any collection by administrative offset occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act of a claim arising before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. 2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 14(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``. 352(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The provisions of section 207(d) of the Social Security Act shall apply with respect to this title to the same extent as they apply in the case of title II of such Act.'' ( b) Repeal of Administrative Offset Authority.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (3) of section 3716(c) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by striking ``(3)(A)(i) Notwithstanding'' and all that follows through ``any overpayment under such program). ''; (

Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to repeal the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to collect by administrative offset any claim arising before, on, or after the enactment of this Act.

S.2790

Finance and Financial Sector

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021 This bill changes the source of funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from Federal Reserve System transfers to annual appropriations. Under current law, the transfers from the Federal Reserve System permit the CFPB to be funded outside of the annual appropriations process.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SUBJECTING THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION TO THE REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5497) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Transfer of Funds From Board Of Governors.--'' and inserting ``Budget and Financial Management.--''; (B) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated-- (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Budget and financial management.--'' and inserting ``In general.--''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (E); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E); (2) by striking subsections (b) and (c); (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; (4) in subsection (b), as so redesignated-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``direct'' before ``victims''; and (ii) by striking the second sentence; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Treatment of excess amounts.--If, after the Bureau obtains a civil penalty in a judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws, deposits that civil penalty into the Civil Penalty Fund under paragraph (1), and, under paragraph (2), makes payments to all of the direct victims of activities for which that civil penalty was imposed, amounts remain in the Civil Penalty Fund with respect to that civil penalty, the Bureau shall transfer those excess amounts to the general fund of the Treasury.''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023.''; and (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022. <all>

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021

Sen. Hagerty, Bill

R

TN

This bill changes the source of funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from Federal Reserve System transfers to annual appropriations. Under current law, the transfers from the Federal Reserve System permit the CFPB to be funded outside of the annual appropriations process.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SUBJECTING THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION TO THE REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5497) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Transfer of Funds From Board Of Governors.--'' and inserting ``Budget and Financial Management.--''; (B) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated-- (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Budget and financial management.--'' and inserting ``In general.--''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (E); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E); (2) by striking subsections (b) and (c); (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; (4) in subsection (b), as so redesignated-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``direct'' before ``victims''; and (ii) by striking the second sentence; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Treatment of excess amounts.--If, after the Bureau obtains a civil penalty in a judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws, deposits that civil penalty into the Civil Penalty Fund under paragraph (1), and, under paragraph (2), makes payments to all of the direct victims of activities for which that civil penalty was imposed, amounts remain in the Civil Penalty Fund with respect to that civil penalty, the Bureau shall transfer those excess amounts to the general fund of the Treasury.''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023.''; and (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. SUBJECTING THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION TO THE REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5497) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Transfer of Funds From Board Of Governors.--'' and inserting ``Budget and Financial Management.--''; (B) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated-- (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Budget and financial management.--'' and inserting ``In general.--''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (E); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E); (2) by striking subsections (b) and (c); (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; (4) in subsection (b), as so redesignated-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``direct'' before ``victims''; and (ii) by striking the second sentence; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Treatment of excess amounts.--If, after the Bureau obtains a civil penalty in a judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws, deposits that civil penalty into the Civil Penalty Fund under paragraph (1), and, under paragraph (2), makes payments to all of the direct victims of activities for which that civil penalty was imposed, amounts remain in the Civil Penalty Fund with respect to that civil penalty, the Bureau shall transfer those excess amounts to the general fund of the Treasury. ''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; and (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SUBJECTING THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION TO THE REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5497) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Transfer of Funds From Board Of Governors.--'' and inserting ``Budget and Financial Management.--''; (B) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated-- (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Budget and financial management.--'' and inserting ``In general.--''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (E); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E); (2) by striking subsections (b) and (c); (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; (4) in subsection (b), as so redesignated-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``direct'' before ``victims''; and (ii) by striking the second sentence; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Treatment of excess amounts.--If, after the Bureau obtains a civil penalty in a judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws, deposits that civil penalty into the Civil Penalty Fund under paragraph (1), and, under paragraph (2), makes payments to all of the direct victims of activities for which that civil penalty was imposed, amounts remain in the Civil Penalty Fund with respect to that civil penalty, the Bureau shall transfer those excess amounts to the general fund of the Treasury.''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023.''; and (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022. <all>

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SUBJECTING THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION TO THE REGULAR APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS. (a) In General.--Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5497) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Transfer of Funds From Board Of Governors.--'' and inserting ``Budget and Financial Management.--''; (B) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated-- (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Budget and financial management.--'' and inserting ``In general.--''; (ii) by striking subparagraph (E); and (iii) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (E); (2) by striking subsections (b) and (c); (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively; (4) in subsection (b), as so redesignated-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``direct'' before ``victims''; and (ii) by striking the second sentence; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Treatment of excess amounts.--If, after the Bureau obtains a civil penalty in a judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws, deposits that civil penalty into the Civil Penalty Fund under paragraph (1), and, under paragraph (2), makes payments to all of the direct victims of activities for which that civil penalty was imposed, amounts remain in the Civil Penalty Fund with respect to that civil penalty, the Bureau shall transfer those excess amounts to the general fund of the Treasury.''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023.''; and (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022. <all>

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. ''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. ''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. ''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. ''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021''. ''; and (5) in subsection (c), as so redesignated-- (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following: ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out this title for fiscal year 2023. ''; b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2022.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act of 2021 - Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau (CFPB) to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Currently, the CFPB is subject to the Board of Governors.) (Sec. 2) Authorizes appropriations for FY2023 for the CPPB's budget and financial management. (

H.R.82

Social Welfare

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021 This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2021.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. Union Calendar No. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021 Social Security Fairness Act of 2021

Rep. Davis, Rodney

R

IL

This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2021.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. Union Calendar No. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act of 2021''. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. Union Calendar No. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. Union Calendar No. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. Union Calendar No. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 372 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 82 [Report No. 117-482] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''.

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. (Sec. 3) Amends the Social Insurance Act to: (1) repeal the government pension offset provision; (2) repeal windfall reduction provisions

H.R.5641

Emergency Management

Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act or the SPEED Recovery Act This act increases to $1 million the threshold for eligibility for assistance for what qualifies as a small project under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, thereby allowing more recovery projects to proceed under simplified procedures. The threshold must be reviewed every three years. The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security must conduct an audit, and report to Congress, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the change in the threshold.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2204]] Public Law 117-189 117th Congress An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the threshold for eligibility for assistance under sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 5641]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 42 USC 5121 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act'' or the ``SPEED Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE. (a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. Recommenda- tions.>> by inserting ``and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding such review, including any recommendations developed pursuant to such review'' after ``under this section''. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note.>> Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any amounts appropriated after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Reports.>> AUDIT AND REVIEW. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-274 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-145 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House. Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate, amended. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments. <all>

Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the threshold for eligibility for assistance under sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act, and for other purposes.

SPEED Recovery Act Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act SPEED Recovery Act Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act SPEED Recovery Act Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act

Rep. Graves, Sam

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This act increases to $1 million the threshold for eligibility for assistance for what qualifies as a small project under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, thereby allowing more recovery projects to proceed under simplified procedures. The threshold must be reviewed every three years. The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security must conduct an audit, and report to Congress, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the change in the threshold.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2204]] Public Law 117-189 117th Congress An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the threshold for eligibility for assistance under sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 5641]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 42 USC 5121 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act'' or the ``SPEED Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE. (a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. Recommenda- tions.>> by inserting ``and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding such review, including any recommendations developed pursuant to such review'' after ``under this section''. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note.>> Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any amounts appropriated after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Reports.>> AUDIT AND REVIEW. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-274 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-145 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House. Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate, amended. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2204]] Public Law 117-189 117th Congress An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the threshold for eligibility for assistance under sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act, and for other purposes. 5641]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 42 USC 5121 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act'' or the ``SPEED Recovery Act''. 2. SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE. (a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. Recommenda- tions.>> by inserting ``and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding such review, including any recommendations developed pursuant to such review'' after ``under this section''. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note.>> Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any amounts appropriated after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Reports.>> AUDIT AND REVIEW. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-274 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-145 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2204]] Public Law 117-189 117th Congress An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the threshold for eligibility for assistance under sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 5641]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 42 USC 5121 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act'' or the ``SPEED Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE. (a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. Recommenda- tions.>> by inserting ``and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding such review, including any recommendations developed pursuant to such review'' after ``under this section''. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note.>> Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any amounts appropriated after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Reports.>> AUDIT AND REVIEW. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-274 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-145 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House. Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate, amended. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2204]] Public Law 117-189 117th Congress An Act To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the threshold for eligibility for assistance under sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 10, 2022 - [H.R. 5641]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 42 USC 5121 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act'' or the ``SPEED Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE. (a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. Recommenda- tions.>> by inserting ``and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report regarding such review, including any recommendations developed pursuant to such review'' after ``under this section''. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note.>> Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any amounts appropriated after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: Reports.>> AUDIT AND REVIEW. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). Approved October 10, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-274 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). SENATE REPORTS: No. 117-145 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House. Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate, amended. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5641: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. Sept. 28, House considered concurring in Senate amendments. Sept. 29, prior proceedings vacated; House concurred in Senate amendments.

[117th Congress Public Law 189] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) In General.--Section 422 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``$35,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$1,000,000''; and (2) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) in the heading by inserting ``and Report'' after ``Review''; and (B) <<NOTE: Reports. (b) <<NOTE: 42 USC 5189 note. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct an audit, and submit to Congress a report, on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of the amendment made under section 2(a)(1). 168 (2022): Apr. 5, considered and passed House.

Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act or the SPEED Recovery Act - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the threshold for eligibility for assistance under such Act to $1 million. Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to audit and report to Congress on whether there has been waste and abuse as a result of

S.2261

Immigration

Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act or the HOPE Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to parole into the United States an alien veteran who (1) is seeking temporary admission to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and (2) is outside the United States after having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States. Such parole may not be available for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction for a crime of violence, excluding a purely political offense, or a crime that endangers U.S. national security, for which the alien has served at least five years in prison.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. PAROLE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS. Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph (B) or'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) and''; (2) by striking ``Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``Secretary of Homeland Security''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security may parole any alien qualified under clause (ii) into the United States-- ``(I) at the discretion of the Secretary; ``(II) on a case-by-case basis; and ``(III) temporarily under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(iv) If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the purposes of such parole have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which the alien was paroled. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''. <all>

HOPE Act

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

HOPE Act Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

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This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to parole into the United States an alien veteran who (1) is seeking temporary admission to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and (2) is outside the United States after having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States. Such parole may not be available for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction for a crime of violence, excluding a purely political offense, or a crime that endangers U.S. national security, for which the alien has served at least five years in prison.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. PAROLE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS. Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph (B) or'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) and''; (2) by striking ``Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``Secretary of Homeland Security''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security may parole any alien qualified under clause (ii) into the United States-- ``(I) at the discretion of the Secretary; ``(II) on a case-by-case basis; and ``(III) temporarily under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(iv) If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the purposes of such parole have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which the alien was paroled. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''. <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 ``Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. PAROLE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS. Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph (B) or'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) and''; (2) by striking ``Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``Secretary of Homeland Security''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security may parole any alien qualified under clause (ii) into the United States-- ``(I) at the discretion of the Secretary; ``(II) on a case-by-case basis; and ``(III) temporarily under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(iv) If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the purposes of such parole have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which the alien was paroled. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. PAROLE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS. Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph (B) or'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) and''; (2) by striking ``Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``Secretary of Homeland Security''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security may parole any alien qualified under clause (ii) into the United States-- ``(I) at the discretion of the Secretary; ``(II) on a case-by-case basis; and ``(III) temporarily under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(iv) If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the purposes of such parole have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which the alien was paroled. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. PAROLE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS. Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph (B) or'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and (C) and''; (2) by striking ``Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``Secretary of Homeland Security''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) The Secretary of Homeland Security may parole any alien qualified under clause (ii) into the United States-- ``(I) at the discretion of the Secretary; ``(II) on a case-by-case basis; and ``(III) temporarily under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(iv) If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the purposes of such parole have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which the alien was paroled. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall-- ``(I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); ``(II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and ``(III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. ``(iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. ``(v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction-- ``(I)(aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or ``(bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and ``(II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.''.

Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act or the HOPE Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to parole any such veterans on a case-by-case basis and temporarily

H.R.5146

International Affairs

Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress an assessment of any terrorist threats to the United States posed by prisoners who the Taliban released from certain detention facilities in Afghanistan.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act''. SEC. 2. THREAT ASSESSMENT OF TERRORIST THREATS POSED BY PRISONERS RELEASED BY TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN. (a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. (2) Elements.--The assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) With respect to the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, information relating to-- (i) the number of such prisoners who were released; (ii) the country of origin for each such prisoner; and (iii) any affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization for each such prisoner. (B) The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such prisoners and any associated challenges with such capability. (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. (b) Congressional Notification.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and (2) provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189). <all>

Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act

Rep. Pfluger, August

R

TX

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress an assessment of any terrorist threats to the United States posed by prisoners who the Taliban released from certain detention facilities in Afghanistan.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act''. SEC. 2. THREAT ASSESSMENT OF TERRORIST THREATS POSED BY PRISONERS RELEASED BY TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN. (a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. (2) Elements.--The assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) With respect to the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, information relating to-- (i) the number of such prisoners who were released; (ii) the country of origin for each such prisoner; and (iii) any affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization for each such prisoner. (B) The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such prisoners and any associated challenges with such capability. (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. (b) Congressional Notification.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and (2) provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act''. SEC. 2. THREAT ASSESSMENT OF TERRORIST THREATS POSED BY PRISONERS RELEASED BY TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN. (2) Elements.--The assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) With respect to the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, information relating to-- (i) the number of such prisoners who were released; (ii) the country of origin for each such prisoner; and (iii) any affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization for each such prisoner. (B) The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such prisoners and any associated challenges with such capability. (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. (b) Congressional Notification.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and (2) provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act''. SEC. 2. THREAT ASSESSMENT OF TERRORIST THREATS POSED BY PRISONERS RELEASED BY TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN. (a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. (2) Elements.--The assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) With respect to the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, information relating to-- (i) the number of such prisoners who were released; (ii) the country of origin for each such prisoner; and (iii) any affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization for each such prisoner. (B) The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such prisoners and any associated challenges with such capability. (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. (b) Congressional Notification.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and (2) provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act''. SEC. 2. THREAT ASSESSMENT OF TERRORIST THREATS POSED BY PRISONERS RELEASED BY TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN. (a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. (2) Elements.--The assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) With respect to the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, information relating to-- (i) the number of such prisoners who were released; (ii) the country of origin for each such prisoner; and (iii) any affiliation with a foreign terrorist organization for each such prisoner. (B) The capability of the Department of Homeland Security to identify, track, and monitor such prisoners and any associated challenges with such capability. (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. (b) Congressional Notification.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees the threat assessment required under subsection (a); and (2) provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on such assessment. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. ( c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. ( c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. ( c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. ( c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (2) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term ``foreign terrorist organization'' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. a) Threat Assessment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies, shall conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan. ( (C) Any action of the Department with respect to-- (i) mitigating the terrorist threats to the United States posed by such prisoners; and (ii) preventing such prisoners from entering the United States. ( c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (

Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by the prisoners released by the Taliban from the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison and Parwan Detention Facility in Afghanistan, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary to: (1)

H.R.4656

Native Americans

Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to, within 30 days, establish a new tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, through which tribes in rural areas may apply for unassigned spectrum. The new window is subject to the same terms and conditions as the tribal priority window that was adopted by the FCC on July 10, 2019, and that closed on September 2, 2020.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be). <all>

Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes.

Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa

D

NM

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to, within 30 days, establish a new tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, through which tribes in rural areas may apply for unassigned spectrum. The new window is subject to the same terms and conditions as the tribal priority window that was adopted by the FCC on July 10, 2019, and that closed on September 2, 2020.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be). <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 ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be).

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be). <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be). <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2 GHz Band adopted by the FCC on July 10,

H.R.2831

Health

Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act This bill authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve certain applications to market a drug even if the drug's labeling lacks certain safety information. Specifically, an abbreviated application for approval of a generic drug shall not be ineligible for approval solely because the drug's labeling omits safety information that is protected under another drug's exclusivity protections. Similarly, a drug that is approved under this bill shall not be considered mislabeled for lacking such safety information. Generally, an abbreviated application, for the purposes of this bill, is one that (1) uses required information from studies not conducted by the applicant; or (2) seeks approval of a drug that is, for drug approval purposes, a duplicate of an already-approved drug. For any drug approved under this bill, the FDA shall require the drug's labeling to include any safety information that is necessary to assure safe use.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act''. SEC. 2. HEADING. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Prompt Approval of Drugs When Safety Information Is Added to Labeling.-- ``(1) General rule.--A drug for which an application has been submitted or approved under subsection (b)(2) or (j) shall not be considered ineligible for approval under this section or misbranded under section 502 on the basis that the labeling of the drug omits safety information, including contraindications, warnings, precautions, dosing, administration, or other information pertaining to safety, when the omitted safety information is protected by exclusivity under clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527(a), or by an extension of such exclusivity under section 505A or 505E. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use. ``(3) Availability and scope of exclusivity.--This subsection does not affect-- ``(A) the availability or scope of exclusivity or an extension of exclusivity described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 505A(o)(3); ``(B) the question of the eligibility for approval under this section of any application described in subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits any other aspect of labeling protected by exclusivity under-- ``(i) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E); ``(ii) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F); or ``(iii) section 527(a); or ``(C) except as expressly provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), the operation of this section or section 527.''. <all>

Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes.

Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act

Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz

D

CA

This bill authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve certain applications to market a drug even if the drug's labeling lacks certain safety information. Specifically, an abbreviated application for approval of a generic drug shall not be ineligible for approval solely because the drug's labeling omits safety information that is protected under another drug's exclusivity protections. Similarly, a drug that is approved under this bill shall not be considered mislabeled for lacking such safety information. Generally, an abbreviated application, for the purposes of this bill, is one that (1) uses required information from studies not conducted by the applicant; or (2) seeks approval of a drug that is, for drug approval purposes, a duplicate of an already-approved drug. For any drug approved under this bill, the FDA shall require the drug's labeling to include any safety information that is necessary to assure safe use.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act''. SEC. 2. HEADING. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Prompt Approval of Drugs When Safety Information Is Added to Labeling.-- ``(1) General rule.--A drug for which an application has been submitted or approved under subsection (b)(2) or (j) shall not be considered ineligible for approval under this section or misbranded under section 502 on the basis that the labeling of the drug omits safety information, including contraindications, warnings, precautions, dosing, administration, or other information pertaining to safety, when the omitted safety information is protected by exclusivity under clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527(a), or by an extension of such exclusivity under section 505A or 505E. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use. ``(3) Availability and scope of exclusivity.--This subsection does not affect-- ``(A) the availability or scope of exclusivity or an extension of exclusivity described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 505A(o)(3); ``(B) the question of the eligibility for approval under this section of any application described in subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits any other aspect of labeling protected by exclusivity under-- ``(i) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E); ``(ii) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F); or ``(iii) section 527(a); or ``(C) except as expressly provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), the operation of this section or section 527.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act''. SEC. 2. HEADING. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use. ``(3) Availability and scope of exclusivity.--This subsection does not affect-- ``(A) the availability or scope of exclusivity or an extension of exclusivity described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 505A(o)(3); ``(B) the question of the eligibility for approval under this section of any application described in subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits any other aspect of labeling protected by exclusivity under-- ``(i) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E); ``(ii) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F); or ``(iii) section 527(a); or ``(C) except as expressly provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), the operation of this section or section 527.''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act''. SEC. 2. HEADING. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Prompt Approval of Drugs When Safety Information Is Added to Labeling.-- ``(1) General rule.--A drug for which an application has been submitted or approved under subsection (b)(2) or (j) shall not be considered ineligible for approval under this section or misbranded under section 502 on the basis that the labeling of the drug omits safety information, including contraindications, warnings, precautions, dosing, administration, or other information pertaining to safety, when the omitted safety information is protected by exclusivity under clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527(a), or by an extension of such exclusivity under section 505A or 505E. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use. ``(3) Availability and scope of exclusivity.--This subsection does not affect-- ``(A) the availability or scope of exclusivity or an extension of exclusivity described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 505A(o)(3); ``(B) the question of the eligibility for approval under this section of any application described in subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits any other aspect of labeling protected by exclusivity under-- ``(i) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E); ``(ii) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F); or ``(iii) section 527(a); or ``(C) except as expressly provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), the operation of this section or section 527.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act''. SEC. 2. HEADING. Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Prompt Approval of Drugs When Safety Information Is Added to Labeling.-- ``(1) General rule.--A drug for which an application has been submitted or approved under subsection (b)(2) or (j) shall not be considered ineligible for approval under this section or misbranded under section 502 on the basis that the labeling of the drug omits safety information, including contraindications, warnings, precautions, dosing, administration, or other information pertaining to safety, when the omitted safety information is protected by exclusivity under clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527(a), or by an extension of such exclusivity under section 505A or 505E. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use. ``(3) Availability and scope of exclusivity.--This subsection does not affect-- ``(A) the availability or scope of exclusivity or an extension of exclusivity described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 505A(o)(3); ``(B) the question of the eligibility for approval under this section of any application described in subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits any other aspect of labeling protected by exclusivity under-- ``(i) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E); ``(ii) clause (iii) or (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F); or ``(iii) section 527(a); or ``(C) except as expressly provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), the operation of this section or section 527.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(2) Labeling.--Notwithstanding clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (c)(3)(E), clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (j)(5)(F), or section 527, the Secretary shall require that the labeling of a drug approved pursuant to an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) that omits safety information described in paragraph (1) include a statement of any appropriate safety information that the Secretary considers necessary to assure safe use.

Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Prohibits a drug for which an application has been submitted or approved under this Act from being considered ineligible for approval or misbranded on the basis

S.1365

Native Americans

Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to, within 30 days, establish a new tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, through which tribes in rural areas may apply for unassigned spectrum. The new window is subject to the same terms and conditions as the tribal priority window that was adopted by the FCC on July 10, 2019, and that closed on September 2, 2020.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be). <all>

Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021

A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes.

Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth

D

MA

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to, within 30 days, establish a new tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, through which tribes in rural areas may apply for unassigned spectrum. The new window is subject to the same terms and conditions as the tribal priority window that was adopted by the FCC on July 10, 2019, and that closed on September 2, 2020.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be). <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 ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be).

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be). <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW 2.5 GHZ TRIBAL PRIORITY WINDOW. (a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (b) New Tribal Priority Window.--The Commission shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the Tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band adopted by the Commission on July 10, 2019 (FCC 19-62), for any portions of the band-- (A) that remain available for assignment in accordance with that Report and Order; and (B) for which the Commission did not receive an application during the Tribal priority window established in that Report and Order; and (2) accept applications in the new window established under paragraph (1) during the period that-- (A) begins on the date on which the window is established; and (B) ends on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the window is established, or such later date as the Commission considers appropriate. (c) Exception From Certain Procedural Requirements.--To the extent that the Commission determines that section 553 of title 5, United States Code, chapter 6 of that title (commonly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act''), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act''), or any other provision of law would prevent the Commission from establishing the new Tribal priority window by the date required under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or from beginning to accept applications in that window as required under paragraph (2)(A) of that subsection, that provision shall not apply to any action taken by the Commission, or any rule or order issued by the Commission, to establish that window or to begin accepting applications in that window (as the case may be). <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. a) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021''.

Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2021 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, under the same terms and conditions as the tribal priority window established in the Report and Order in the matter of Transforming the 2 GHz Band adopted by the FCC on July 10,

S.4667

Agriculture and Food

Farmland Security Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit to Congress an annual report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply. USDA must also establish a public database that contains data from each report submitted.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS AND PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 7. PUBLIC DATABASE. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''. <all>

Farmland Security Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information.

Farmland Security Act of 2022

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy

D

WI

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit to Congress an annual report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply. USDA must also establish a public database that contains data from each report submitted.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS AND PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 7. PUBLIC DATABASE. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS AND PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 7. PUBLIC DATABASE. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS AND PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 7. PUBLIC DATABASE. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

Farmland Security Act of 2022 - Amends the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information on foreign investments in agricultural land. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to submit annually to Congress a report on such investments, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food

H.R.9395

Agriculture and Food

Farmland Security Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit to Congress an annual report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply. USDA must also establish a public database that contains data from each report submitted.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS AND PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 7. PUBLIC DATABASE. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''. <all>

Farmland Security Act of 2022

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information.

Farmland Security Act of 2022

Rep. Pocan, Mark

D

WI

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit to Congress an annual report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply. USDA must also establish a public database that contains data from each report submitted.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS AND PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 7. PUBLIC DATABASE. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS AND PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 7. PUBLIC DATABASE. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Farmland Security Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS AND PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Reports.--Section 6 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3505) is amended-- (1) by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ``Not later than'' and inserting the following: ``SEC. 6. REPORTS. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. (b) Public Availability of Information.--Section 7 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3506) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 7. PUBLIC DATABASE. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person. ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(2) If the foreign person is not an individual or a government-- ``(A) the nature of the legal entity that is the foreign person; ``(B) the country in which the foreign person is registered or organized; and ``(C) the principal place of business of the foreign person.''.

To amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information. ``(a) To States.--Not later than''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) To Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food supply.''. ( ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farmland Security Act of 2022, the Secretary shall establish, and make publicly available on the Department of Agriculture website, a database that-- ``(1) contains data from each report submitted to the Secretary under section 2 in the preceding calendar year; and ``(2) not later than 10 days after the submission of any report under section 2, shall be updated with the data in that report. ``(b) Database Organization.--The database described in paragraph (1) shall organize information into the following categories with respect to a foreign person who has submitted a report under section 2: ``(1) If the foreign person is an individual, the citizenship of the foreign person.

Farmland Security Act of 2022 - Amends the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to require additional reporting and public disclosure of information on foreign investments in agricultural land. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to submit annually to Congress a report on such investments, including a description of the impact that foreign ownership of agricultural land has on family farms, rural communities, and the domestic food

H.R.7861

Environmental Protection

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(p)) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator. <all>

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S.

D

CA

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(p)) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(p)) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(p)) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate a final rule to ensure that: (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of the Federal Code, as in effect on the date of enactment

H.R.6016

Government Operations and Politics

Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021 This bill prohibits executive agencies from requiring contractors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to study the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors) caused disruptions to federal contracts, supply chains, and transportation systems.

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTS. (a) In General.--The head of an executive agency may not by contract, regulation regarding Federal contracting, or any other action directed specifically at Federal contractors or any Federal contract (including the termination or threatened termination of any contract) require any employee or individual under a contract or subcontract (at any tier) with the Federal Government to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. (3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (4) Disrupted United States supply chains. (5) Reduced hiring by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (6) Increased the cost of performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (7) Disrupted or impaired the performance of Federal information technology systems supported by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (8) Disrupted or impaired transportation systems or provision of transportation services by individual providers. (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. <all>

Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes.

Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021

Rep. Comer, James

R

KY

This bill prohibits executive agencies from requiring contractors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to study the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors) caused disruptions to federal contracts, supply chains, and transportation systems.

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTS. (a) In General.--The head of an executive agency may not by contract, regulation regarding Federal contracting, or any other action directed specifically at Federal contractors or any Federal contract (including the termination or threatened termination of any contract) require any employee or individual under a contract or subcontract (at any tier) with the Federal Government to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. (3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (4) Disrupted United States supply chains. (5) Reduced hiring by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (6) Increased the cost of performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (7) Disrupted or impaired the performance of Federal information technology systems supported by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (8) Disrupted or impaired transportation systems or provision of transportation services by individual providers. (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. <all>

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTS. (b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. (3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (4) Disrupted United States supply chains. (5) Reduced hiring by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (6) Increased the cost of performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (7) Disrupted or impaired the performance of Federal information technology systems supported by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (8) Disrupted or impaired transportation systems or provision of transportation services by individual providers. (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTS. (a) In General.--The head of an executive agency may not by contract, regulation regarding Federal contracting, or any other action directed specifically at Federal contractors or any Federal contract (including the termination or threatened termination of any contract) require any employee or individual under a contract or subcontract (at any tier) with the Federal Government to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. (3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (4) Disrupted United States supply chains. (5) Reduced hiring by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (6) Increased the cost of performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (7) Disrupted or impaired the performance of Federal information technology systems supported by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (8) Disrupted or impaired transportation systems or provision of transportation services by individual providers. (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. <all>

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTS. (a) In General.--The head of an executive agency may not by contract, regulation regarding Federal contracting, or any other action directed specifically at Federal contractors or any Federal contract (including the termination or threatened termination of any contract) require any employee or individual under a contract or subcontract (at any tier) with the Federal Government to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. (b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. (3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (4) Disrupted United States supply chains. (5) Reduced hiring by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (6) Increased the cost of performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (7) Disrupted or impaired the performance of Federal information technology systems supported by Federal contractors or subcontractors. (8) Disrupted or impaired transportation systems or provision of transportation services by individual providers. (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. <all>

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. ( (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. ( (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. ( (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. ( (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. ( (c) Executive Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.

To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. b) GAO Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a study on the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) and related guidance for Federal contractors issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force did the following: (1) Disrupted or impaired performance under Federal contracts or subcontracts. (2) Disrupted or impaired the performance of any Federal agency mission that relies on support from Federal contractors or subcontractors, including any mission carried out by the Department of Defense, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the Customs and Border Protection Agency, any other component of the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Prisons, any other component of the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services. ( 3) Caused losses of jobs at Federal contractors or subcontractors. (

Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021 - Prohibits executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under federal contracts, and for other purposes. Requires the Comptroller General to study the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (related to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for federal contractors) and related guidance

S.5014

Taxation

Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reimburse audited taxpayers whose gross income does not exceed $400,000 in the year of their audit and who have not been convicted of any crime related to the audit for the costs of such audit, including attorney's fees and court costs for civil or criminal proceedings in which the taxpayer prevails in court.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act''. SEC. 2. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 7613 as section 7614 and by inserting after section 7612 the following new section: ``SEC. 7613. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. ``(b) Timing of Payment.--The payment under subsection (a) shall be due after the disposition of the taxpayer's case, including completion of any judicial proceedings. ``(c) Eligible Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible taxpayer' means a taxpayer whose gross income for the taxable year in which the audit is commenced does not exceed $400,000, and who is not convicted of any crime related to the audit described in subsection (a) or the case described in subsection (b).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 7613. Fees and expenses of audits.''. SEC. 3. ATTORNEY'S FEES, ETC. (a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec. 7495. Fees and expenses. ``SEC. 7495. FEES AND EXPENSES. ``In the case of any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or at the request of the Secretary in which the taxpayer prevails in court, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the taxpayer's defense in such proceeding.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''. <all>

Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act

A bill to require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit.

Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act

Sen. Marshall, Roger

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KS

This bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reimburse audited taxpayers whose gross income does not exceed $400,000 in the year of their audit and who have not been convicted of any crime related to the audit for the costs of such audit, including attorney's fees and court costs for civil or criminal proceedings in which the taxpayer prevails in court.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act''. SEC. 2. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 7613 as section 7614 and by inserting after section 7612 the following new section: ``SEC. 7613. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. ``(b) Timing of Payment.--The payment under subsection (a) shall be due after the disposition of the taxpayer's case, including completion of any judicial proceedings. ``(c) Eligible Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible taxpayer' means a taxpayer whose gross income for the taxable year in which the audit is commenced does not exceed $400,000, and who is not convicted of any crime related to the audit described in subsection (a) or the case described in subsection (b).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 7613. Fees and expenses of audits.''. SEC. 3. ATTORNEY'S FEES, ETC. (a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec. 7495. Fees and expenses. ``SEC. 7495. FEES AND EXPENSES. ``In the case of any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or at the request of the Secretary in which the taxpayer prevails in court, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the taxpayer's defense in such proceeding.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''. <all>

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 7613 as section 7614 and by inserting after section 7612 the following new section: ``SEC. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. ``(b) Timing of Payment.--The payment under subsection (a) shall be due after the disposition of the taxpayer's case, including completion of any judicial proceedings. ``(c) Eligible Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible taxpayer' means a taxpayer whose gross income for the taxable year in which the audit is commenced does not exceed $400,000, and who is not convicted of any crime related to the audit described in subsection (a) or the case described in subsection (b).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 7613. SEC. 3. ATTORNEY'S FEES, ETC. (a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec. Fees and expenses. ``SEC. 7495. ``In the case of any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or at the request of the Secretary in which the taxpayer prevails in court, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the taxpayer's defense in such proceeding.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act''. SEC. 2. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 7613 as section 7614 and by inserting after section 7612 the following new section: ``SEC. 7613. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. ``(b) Timing of Payment.--The payment under subsection (a) shall be due after the disposition of the taxpayer's case, including completion of any judicial proceedings. ``(c) Eligible Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible taxpayer' means a taxpayer whose gross income for the taxable year in which the audit is commenced does not exceed $400,000, and who is not convicted of any crime related to the audit described in subsection (a) or the case described in subsection (b).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 7613. Fees and expenses of audits.''. SEC. 3. ATTORNEY'S FEES, ETC. (a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec. 7495. Fees and expenses. ``SEC. 7495. FEES AND EXPENSES. ``In the case of any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or at the request of the Secretary in which the taxpayer prevails in court, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the taxpayer's defense in such proceeding.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''. <all>

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act''. SEC. 2. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. (a) In General.--Subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating section 7613 as section 7614 and by inserting after section 7612 the following new section: ``SEC. 7613. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. ``(b) Timing of Payment.--The payment under subsection (a) shall be due after the disposition of the taxpayer's case, including completion of any judicial proceedings. ``(c) Eligible Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible taxpayer' means a taxpayer whose gross income for the taxable year in which the audit is commenced does not exceed $400,000, and who is not convicted of any crime related to the audit described in subsection (a) or the case described in subsection (b).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 7613. Fees and expenses of audits.''. SEC. 3. ATTORNEY'S FEES, ETC. (a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec. 7495. Fees and expenses. ``SEC. 7495. FEES AND EXPENSES. ``In the case of any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or at the request of the Secretary in which the taxpayer prevails in court, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the taxpayer's defense in such proceeding.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''. <all>

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. FEES AND EXPENSES OF AUDITS. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subchapter f--fees and expenses''.

To require the Internal Revenue Service to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in the course of an audit. ``(a) In General.--In the case of an eligible taxpayer, the taxpayer shall be entitled to the payment of any fees or other expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in the course of an audit under this subtitle. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 78 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. a) In General.--Chapter 76 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter F--Fees and Expenses ``Sec.

Preventing Frivolous Actions by IRS Agents Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require an eligible taxpayer to be entitled to the payment of attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses related to the taxpayer's defense in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or at the request of the Secretary of the Treasury in which the taxpayer prevails in court. (Currently

H.R.453

Crime and Law Enforcement

Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act or the HELD Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by a state or local subdivision that has in effect a law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes (1) a timely response to a request by the Department of Homeland Security for information about an alien in custody, including the alien's estimated release date; or (2) compliance with a detainer request.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the-- (1) ``Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act''; or (2) ``HELD Act''. SEC. 2. DENIAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING TO STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT FAIL TO RESPOND TO IMMIGRATION DETAINERS. (a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). (b) States and Political Subdivisions Described.--A State, or political subdivision of a State, described in this subsection is any State, or political subdivision of a State, that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes State or local law enforcement officials from-- (1) timely responding to an immigration notice issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security that requests information about an alien in State or local custody, including the alien's estimated release date, in order that the Secretary may arrange to assume custody of the alien upon such release; or (2) maintaining custody of an alien for a period of up to 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security in order that the alien can be transferred to the custody of such Secretary to determine whether the alien should be detained, placed in removal proceedings, released, or removed. (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit. <all>

HELD Act

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

HELD Act Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act

Rep. Calvert, Ken

R

CA

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by a state or local subdivision that has in effect a law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes (1) a timely response to a request by the Department of Homeland Security for information about an alien in custody, including the alien's estimated release date; or (2) compliance with a detainer request.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the-- (1) ``Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act''; or (2) ``HELD Act''. SEC. 2. DENIAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING TO STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT FAIL TO RESPOND TO IMMIGRATION DETAINERS. (a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). (b) States and Political Subdivisions Described.--A State, or political subdivision of a State, described in this subsection is any State, or political subdivision of a State, that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes State or local law enforcement officials from-- (1) timely responding to an immigration notice issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security that requests information about an alien in State or local custody, including the alien's estimated release date, in order that the Secretary may arrange to assume custody of the alien upon such release; or (2) maintaining custody of an alien for a period of up to 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security in order that the alien can be transferred to the custody of such Secretary to determine whether the alien should be detained, placed in removal proceedings, released, or removed. (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit. <all>

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the-- (1) ``Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act''; or (2) ``HELD Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). (b) States and Political Subdivisions Described.--A State, or political subdivision of a State, described in this subsection is any State, or political subdivision of a State, that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes State or local law enforcement officials from-- (1) timely responding to an immigration notice issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security that requests information about an alien in State or local custody, including the alien's estimated release date, in order that the Secretary may arrange to assume custody of the alien upon such release; or (2) maintaining custody of an alien for a period of up to 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security in order that the alien can be transferred to the custody of such Secretary to determine whether the alien should be detained, placed in removal proceedings, released, or removed. (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the-- (1) ``Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act''; or (2) ``HELD Act''. SEC. 2. DENIAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING TO STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT FAIL TO RESPOND TO IMMIGRATION DETAINERS. (a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). (b) States and Political Subdivisions Described.--A State, or political subdivision of a State, described in this subsection is any State, or political subdivision of a State, that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes State or local law enforcement officials from-- (1) timely responding to an immigration notice issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security that requests information about an alien in State or local custody, including the alien's estimated release date, in order that the Secretary may arrange to assume custody of the alien upon such release; or (2) maintaining custody of an alien for a period of up to 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security in order that the alien can be transferred to the custody of such Secretary to determine whether the alien should be detained, placed in removal proceedings, released, or removed. (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit. <all>

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the-- (1) ``Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act''; or (2) ``HELD Act''. SEC. 2. DENIAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING TO STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT FAIL TO RESPOND TO IMMIGRATION DETAINERS. (a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). (b) States and Political Subdivisions Described.--A State, or political subdivision of a State, described in this subsection is any State, or political subdivision of a State, that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes State or local law enforcement officials from-- (1) timely responding to an immigration notice issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security that requests information about an alien in State or local custody, including the alien's estimated release date, in order that the Secretary may arrange to assume custody of the alien upon such release; or (2) maintaining custody of an alien for a period of up to 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security in order that the alien can be transferred to the custody of such Secretary to determine whether the alien should be detained, placed in removal proceedings, released, or removed. (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit. <all>

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). ( (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). ( (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). ( (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). ( (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). ( (c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. a) In General.--With respect to fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be used to assist any project or activity carried out by a State, or a political subdivision of a State, described in subsection (b). c) Construction.--A political subdivision of a State that is not ineligible under subsection (a) to receive Federal funds, but is part of a State or another unit of government that is so ineligible, may submit, notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for direct receipt of any funds that the political subdivision otherwise only would receive through subgrant, allocation, or allotment made by the ineligible State or government unit.

Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act or the Held Act - Prohibits Federal funds from being used to assist any project or activity carried out by a state or political subdivision of a state that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a state law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security (

H.R.5867

Armed Forces and National Security

End the Draft Act This bill repeals the Military Selective Service Act, which requires most men of ages 18 through 25 years old to register with the Selective Service System in case a draft is reinstated. The assets, contracts, property, unexpended balances, and records held by the Selective Service System must be transferred to the General Services Administration upon the repeal. The Office of Personnel Management must assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch.

To repeal the Military Selective Service 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 ``End the Draft Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Since 1973, the Armed Forces have relied on an all- volunteer force and do not require military conscription to fill personnel requirements. (2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. (3) Under current law, most men between the ages of 18 and 26 who are citizens or residents of the United States are required to register with the Selective Service System. (4) Men who fail to register with the Selective Service System are subject to penalties, including criminal penalties and the loss of eligibility for certain Federal and State benefits. (5) The United States has not used the draft for induction into the Armed Forces in nearly five decades. (6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. (7) The all-volunteer force has been used in military conflicts since 1973, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. (8) The all-volunteer Armed Forces are the most professional and capable military in the world. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT. (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is repealed. (b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the assets, contracts, property, and records held by the Selective Service System, and the unexpended balances of any appropriations available to the Selective Service System, shall be transferred to the Administrator of General Services upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch. <all>

End the Draft Act

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act.

End the Draft Act

Rep. Hartzler, Vicky

R

MO

This bill repeals the Military Selective Service Act, which requires most men of ages 18 through 25 years old to register with the Selective Service System in case a draft is reinstated. The assets, contracts, property, unexpended balances, and records held by the Selective Service System must be transferred to the General Services Administration upon the repeal. The Office of Personnel Management must assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch.

To repeal the Military Selective Service 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 ``End the Draft Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Since 1973, the Armed Forces have relied on an all- volunteer force and do not require military conscription to fill personnel requirements. (2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. (3) Under current law, most men between the ages of 18 and 26 who are citizens or residents of the United States are required to register with the Selective Service System. (4) Men who fail to register with the Selective Service System are subject to penalties, including criminal penalties and the loss of eligibility for certain Federal and State benefits. (5) The United States has not used the draft for induction into the Armed Forces in nearly five decades. (6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. (7) The all-volunteer force has been used in military conflicts since 1973, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. (8) The all-volunteer Armed Forces are the most professional and capable military in the world. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT. (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is repealed. (b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the assets, contracts, property, and records held by the Selective Service System, and the unexpended balances of any appropriations available to the Selective Service System, shall be transferred to the Administrator of General Services upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch. <all>

To repeal the Military Selective Service 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 ``End the Draft Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Since 1973, the Armed Forces have relied on an all- volunteer force and do not require military conscription to fill personnel requirements. (2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. (3) Under current law, most men between the ages of 18 and 26 who are citizens or residents of the United States are required to register with the Selective Service System. (4) Men who fail to register with the Selective Service System are subject to penalties, including criminal penalties and the loss of eligibility for certain Federal and State benefits. (5) The United States has not used the draft for induction into the Armed Forces in nearly five decades. (6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. (7) The all-volunteer force has been used in military conflicts since 1973, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. (8) The all-volunteer Armed Forces are the most professional and capable military in the world. SEC. 3. (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is repealed. (b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the assets, contracts, property, and records held by the Selective Service System, and the unexpended balances of any appropriations available to the Selective Service System, shall be transferred to the Administrator of General Services upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch.

To repeal the Military Selective Service 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 ``End the Draft Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Since 1973, the Armed Forces have relied on an all- volunteer force and do not require military conscription to fill personnel requirements. (2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. (3) Under current law, most men between the ages of 18 and 26 who are citizens or residents of the United States are required to register with the Selective Service System. (4) Men who fail to register with the Selective Service System are subject to penalties, including criminal penalties and the loss of eligibility for certain Federal and State benefits. (5) The United States has not used the draft for induction into the Armed Forces in nearly five decades. (6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. (7) The all-volunteer force has been used in military conflicts since 1973, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. (8) The all-volunteer Armed Forces are the most professional and capable military in the world. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT. (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is repealed. (b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the assets, contracts, property, and records held by the Selective Service System, and the unexpended balances of any appropriations available to the Selective Service System, shall be transferred to the Administrator of General Services upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch. <all>

To repeal the Military Selective Service 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 ``End the Draft Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Since 1973, the Armed Forces have relied on an all- volunteer force and do not require military conscription to fill personnel requirements. (2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. (3) Under current law, most men between the ages of 18 and 26 who are citizens or residents of the United States are required to register with the Selective Service System. (4) Men who fail to register with the Selective Service System are subject to penalties, including criminal penalties and the loss of eligibility for certain Federal and State benefits. (5) The United States has not used the draft for induction into the Armed Forces in nearly five decades. (6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. (7) The all-volunteer force has been used in military conflicts since 1973, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. (8) The all-volunteer Armed Forces are the most professional and capable military in the world. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT. (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is repealed. (b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the assets, contracts, property, and records held by the Selective Service System, and the unexpended balances of any appropriations available to the Selective Service System, shall be transferred to the Administrator of General Services upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch. <all>

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. ( 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. ( 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. ( 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. ( 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall assist officers and employees of the Selective Service System to transfer to other positions in the executive branch.

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act. 2) The Selective Service System is an independent Federal agency, with an annual budget of approximately $26,000,000, and is responsible for maintaining a database of registrants in case a draft is reinstated. ( 6) The United States has only used conscription for 35 of its 245 years of existence. ( (a) Repeal.--The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) b) Transfers in Connection With Repeal.--Notwithstanding the proviso in section 10(a)(4) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)(4)), the Office of Selective Service Records shall not be reestablished upon the repeal of the Act.

End the Draft Act - Amends the Military Selective Service Act to repeal the Act. (Sec. 2) Requires the assets, contracts, property, and records of the Selective Services System (SSS) to be transferred to the Administrator of General Services (AGS) upon repeal of the Act, and the unexpended balances of any appropriations available to the SSS to

S.4699

Science, Technology, Communications

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022 This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation. <all>

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022

A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes.

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022

Sen. Cotton, Tom

R

AR

This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation. <all>

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation. <all>

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation. <all>

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022 - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from preventing a state or federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent to or from a contraband device in the facility or by or to an individual held in the correctional facility. (Sec.

H.R.9076

Taxation

Tax Credit for Student Parents Act This bill expands the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment to include education-related expenses for certain full-time students.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Credit for Student Parents Act''. SEC. 2. PART-TIME STUDENTS ALLOWED TO TAKE CREDIT FOR EXPENSES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES. (a) In General.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``or education'' after ``gainful employment'', (2) by striking ``employment-related expenses'' each place it appears and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (3) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``employment- related expenses'' and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``gainfully employed'' and inserting ``gainfully employed or a student''. (b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. (2) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--Section 21(d)(2) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(3) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if a spouse is a student or a qualifying individual described in subsection (b)(1)(C), or if an unmarried individual is a student, such spouse or unmarried individual shall be deemed for each month during which such spouse or unmarried individual satisfies the \1/2\-time requirement of subsection (e)(7), or during which such spouse is such a qualifying individual, to be gainfully employed and to have earned income of not less than-- ``(A) $250 if subparagraph (c)(1) applies for the taxable year, or ``(B) $500 if subparagraph (c)(2) applies for the taxable year.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

Tax Credit for Student Parents Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services.

Tax Credit for Student Parents Act

Rep. Schrier, Kim

D

WA

This bill expands the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment to include education-related expenses for certain full-time students.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Credit for Student Parents Act''. SEC. 2. PART-TIME STUDENTS ALLOWED TO TAKE CREDIT FOR EXPENSES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES. (a) In General.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``or education'' after ``gainful employment'', (2) by striking ``employment-related expenses'' each place it appears and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (3) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``employment- related expenses'' and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``gainfully employed'' and inserting ``gainfully employed or a student''. (b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. (2) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--Section 21(d)(2) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(3) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if a spouse is a student or a qualifying individual described in subsection (b)(1)(C), or if an unmarried individual is a student, such spouse or unmarried individual shall be deemed for each month during which such spouse or unmarried individual satisfies the \1/2\-time requirement of subsection (e)(7), or during which such spouse is such a qualifying individual, to be gainfully employed and to have earned income of not less than-- ``(A) $250 if subparagraph (c)(1) applies for the taxable year, or ``(B) $500 if subparagraph (c)(2) applies for the taxable year.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Credit for Student Parents Act''. SEC. 2. PART-TIME STUDENTS ALLOWED TO TAKE CREDIT FOR EXPENSES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES. (a) In General.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``or education'' after ``gainful employment'', (2) by striking ``employment-related expenses'' each place it appears and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (3) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``employment- related expenses'' and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``gainfully employed'' and inserting ``gainfully employed or a student''. (b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. (2) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--Section 21(d)(2) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(3) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if a spouse is a student or a qualifying individual described in subsection (b)(1)(C), or if an unmarried individual is a student, such spouse or unmarried individual shall be deemed for each month during which such spouse or unmarried individual satisfies the \1/2\-time requirement of subsection (e)(7), or during which such spouse is such a qualifying individual, to be gainfully employed and to have earned income of not less than-- ``(A) $250 if subparagraph (c)(1) applies for the taxable year, or ``(B) $500 if subparagraph (c)(2) applies for the taxable year.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Credit for Student Parents Act''. SEC. 2. PART-TIME STUDENTS ALLOWED TO TAKE CREDIT FOR EXPENSES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES. (a) In General.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``or education'' after ``gainful employment'', (2) by striking ``employment-related expenses'' each place it appears and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (3) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``employment- related expenses'' and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``gainfully employed'' and inserting ``gainfully employed or a student''. (b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. (2) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--Section 21(d)(2) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(3) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if a spouse is a student or a qualifying individual described in subsection (b)(1)(C), or if an unmarried individual is a student, such spouse or unmarried individual shall be deemed for each month during which such spouse or unmarried individual satisfies the \1/2\-time requirement of subsection (e)(7), or during which such spouse is such a qualifying individual, to be gainfully employed and to have earned income of not less than-- ``(A) $250 if subparagraph (c)(1) applies for the taxable year, or ``(B) $500 if subparagraph (c)(2) applies for the taxable year.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tax Credit for Student Parents Act''. SEC. 2. PART-TIME STUDENTS ALLOWED TO TAKE CREDIT FOR EXPENSES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES. (a) In General.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``or education'' after ``gainful employment'', (2) by striking ``employment-related expenses'' each place it appears and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (3) in subsection (b)(2)-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``employment- related expenses'' and inserting ``employment- and education-related expenses'', and (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``gainfully employed'' and inserting ``gainfully employed or a student''. (b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. (2) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--Section 21(d)(2) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(3) Special rule for students and individuals incapable of caring for themselves.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if a spouse is a student or a qualifying individual described in subsection (b)(1)(C), or if an unmarried individual is a student, such spouse or unmarried individual shall be deemed for each month during which such spouse or unmarried individual satisfies the \1/2\-time requirement of subsection (e)(7), or during which such spouse is such a qualifying individual, to be gainfully employed and to have earned income of not less than-- ``(A) $250 if subparagraph (c)(1) applies for the taxable year, or ``(B) $500 if subparagraph (c)(2) applies for the taxable year.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. b) Rules Related to Students.-- (1) Definition.--Section 21(e)(7) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Student.--The term `student' means an individual who during each of 5 calendar months during the taxable year is carrying at least \1/2\ the normal full-time work load for the course of study such individual is pursuing at an educational organization.''. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

Tax Credit for Student Parents Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow parents pursuing a higher education degree to take the tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services. (Currently, such credit is limited to employers who are gainfully employed and have earned income of not less than $250 or $500 for the taxable year.) Amends title II (Student Assistance)

S.3668

Taxation

No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using, or contracting to use, biometric recognition technology for tax administration purposes. The bill defines biometric recognition technology as any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition. The bill requires the IRS to delete all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration not later than 60 days after the enactment of this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 7531. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary may not use, or contract to use, biometric recognition technology for purposes of the administration of this title. ``(b) Biometric.--For purposes of this section, the term `biometric recognition technology' means any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 7531. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. <all>

No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes.

No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act

Sen. Merkley, Jeff

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This bill prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using, or contracting to use, biometric recognition technology for tax administration purposes. The bill defines biometric recognition technology as any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition. The bill requires the IRS to delete all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration not later than 60 days after the enactment of this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 7531. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary may not use, or contract to use, biometric recognition technology for purposes of the administration of this title. ``(b) Biometric.--For purposes of this section, the term `biometric recognition technology' means any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 7531. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary may not use, or contract to use, biometric recognition technology for purposes of the administration of this title. ``(b) Biometric.--For purposes of this section, the term `biometric recognition technology' means any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 7531. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 7531. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary may not use, or contract to use, biometric recognition technology for purposes of the administration of this title. ``(b) Biometric.--For purposes of this section, the term `biometric recognition technology' means any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 7531. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 7531. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary may not use, or contract to use, biometric recognition technology for purposes of the administration of this title. ``(b) Biometric.--For purposes of this section, the term `biometric recognition technology' means any technology that measures a biological (anatomical and physiological) or behavioral characteristic for automated recognition.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 7531. Prohibition on use of biometric recognition technology.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. ( d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. ( d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. ( d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. ( d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON USE OF BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. ( d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( (B) Appropriate congressional committees.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (i) the Committee on Finance of the Senate; (ii) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; (iii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using biometric recognition technology, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to filings and transactions in taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2021. (d) Disposal of Collected Information.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall ensure that all biometric data collected for purposes of tax administration by the Internal Revenue Service or any party contracting with the Internal Revenue Service has been deleted. ( 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or such Secretary's delegate) shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the deletion of the data described in paragraph (1). (

No Facial Recognition at the IRS Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Department of the Treasury from using, or contracting to use, biometric recognition technology for purposes of the administration of this bill. The bill requires the Secretary to ensure that all biometric data collected by the IRS or any party contracting with the IRS has been deleted. The bill also requires

H.R.8645

Science, Technology, Communications

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022 This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation. <all>

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes.

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022

Rep. Kustoff, David

R

TN

This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation. <all>

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation. <all>

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON FCC AUTHORITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission; (2) the term ``correctional facility'' means a jail, prison, penitentiary, or other correctional facility; and (3) the term ``jamming system''-- (A) means a system of radio signal generating and processing equipment and antennas designed to disrupt, prevent, interfere with, or jam a wireless communication into, from, or within a correctional facility; and (B) includes the components and functionality of a system described in subparagraph (A), such as-- (i) antennas, cabling, and cable elements; (ii) the installation, interconnection, and operation of system elements, power levels, and radio frequencies carried on the cables or fed into antennas; (iii) the radiation pattern of the antennas; and (iv) the location and orientation of the antennas. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (2) Requirements.--With respect to a jamming system described in paragraph (1)-- (A) the operation of the system shall be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional facility in which the system is located; (B) if the correctional facility that operates the system is a State correctional facility, the State that operates the correctional facility shall be responsible for funding the entire cost of the system, including the operation of the system; and (C) the correctional facility that operates the system shall-- (i) before implementing the system, consult with local law enforcement agencies and other public safety officials in the area in which the facility is located; and (ii) submit to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons a notification regarding that operation. <all>

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility.

To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022''. (b) Restriction.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, and subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the correctional facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent-- (A) to or from a contraband device in the facility; or (B) by or to an individual held in the facility. (

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022 - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from preventing a state or federal correctional facility from operating a jamming system within the facility to prevent, jam, or otherwise interfere with a wireless communication that is sent to or from a contraband device in the facility or by or to an individual held in the correctional facility. (Sec.

S.3318

Finance and Financial Sector

Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021 This bill expands the institutional factors the Department of the Treasury must consider when making a finding that a foreign financial institution is of primary money laundering concern and is therefore subject to special measures, including the prohibition of opening or maintaining correspondent accounts in U.S financial institutions. Specifically, Treasury must consider (1) the extent to which an institution knowingly provides financial services to Hamas, or to an agent of Hamas; and (2) the extent to which an institution, transaction, or type of account is used to facilitate or promote payments for certain acts of terrorism against U.S. and Israeli citizens.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Banks in nominally friendly jurisdictions evade United States anti-terrorism sanctions by avoiding an official presence in the United States, and continue to knowingly provide banking services, including dollar-denominated transactions, for terrorist organizations that target United States nationals for murder. (2) Such flouting of anti-terrorism financial regulations is only possible through the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts at United States banks for the benefit of terrorist organizations. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF FACILITATION OF TERRORISM IN DESIGNATING INSTITUTIONS, ACCOUNTS, AND TRANSACTIONS AS OF PRIMARY MONEY LAUNDERING CONCERN. Section 5318A(c)(2)(B) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``all 3'' and inserting ``all of the preceding''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) notwithstanding clause (ii), the extent to which such institutions knowingly provide, or cause other financial institutions to provide, financial services (including personal banking services) to the entity described in subsection (a) of section 594.319 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or persons described in subsection (b) of that section; and ``(v) the extent to which such institutions, transactions, or types of accounts are used to facilitate or promote payments for acts of terrorism described in section 1004(a)(1)(B) of the Taylor Force Act (22 U.S.C. 2378c-1(a)(1)(B)).''. <all>

Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021

A bill to deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism.

Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021

Sen. Cotton, Tom

R

AR

This bill expands the institutional factors the Department of the Treasury must consider when making a finding that a foreign financial institution is of primary money laundering concern and is therefore subject to special measures, including the prohibition of opening or maintaining correspondent accounts in U.S financial institutions. Specifically, Treasury must consider (1) the extent to which an institution knowingly provides financial services to Hamas, or to an agent of Hamas; and (2) the extent to which an institution, transaction, or type of account is used to facilitate or promote payments for certain acts of terrorism against U.S. and Israeli citizens.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Banks in nominally friendly jurisdictions evade United States anti-terrorism sanctions by avoiding an official presence in the United States, and continue to knowingly provide banking services, including dollar-denominated transactions, for terrorist organizations that target United States nationals for murder. (2) Such flouting of anti-terrorism financial regulations is only possible through the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts at United States banks for the benefit of terrorist organizations. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF FACILITATION OF TERRORISM IN DESIGNATING INSTITUTIONS, ACCOUNTS, AND TRANSACTIONS AS OF PRIMARY MONEY LAUNDERING CONCERN. Section 5318A(c)(2)(B) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``all 3'' and inserting ``all of the preceding''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) notwithstanding clause (ii), the extent to which such institutions knowingly provide, or cause other financial institutions to provide, financial services (including personal banking services) to the entity described in subsection (a) of section 594.319 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or persons described in subsection (b) of that section; and ``(v) the extent to which such institutions, transactions, or types of accounts are used to facilitate or promote payments for acts of terrorism described in section 1004(a)(1)(B) of the Taylor Force Act (22 U.S.C. 2378c-1(a)(1)(B)).''. <all>

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Banks in nominally friendly jurisdictions evade United States anti-terrorism sanctions by avoiding an official presence in the United States, and continue to knowingly provide banking services, including dollar-denominated transactions, for terrorist organizations that target United States nationals for murder. (2) Such flouting of anti-terrorism financial regulations is only possible through the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts at United States banks for the benefit of terrorist organizations. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF FACILITATION OF TERRORISM IN DESIGNATING INSTITUTIONS, ACCOUNTS, AND TRANSACTIONS AS OF PRIMARY MONEY LAUNDERING CONCERN. Section 5318A(c)(2)(B) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``all 3'' and inserting ``all of the preceding''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) notwithstanding clause (ii), the extent to which such institutions knowingly provide, or cause other financial institutions to provide, financial services (including personal banking services) to the entity described in subsection (a) of section 594.319 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or persons described in subsection (b) of that section; and ``(v) the extent to which such institutions, transactions, or types of accounts are used to facilitate or promote payments for acts of terrorism described in section 1004(a)(1)(B) of the Taylor Force Act (22 U.S.C. 2378c-1(a)(1)(B)).''.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Banks in nominally friendly jurisdictions evade United States anti-terrorism sanctions by avoiding an official presence in the United States, and continue to knowingly provide banking services, including dollar-denominated transactions, for terrorist organizations that target United States nationals for murder. (2) Such flouting of anti-terrorism financial regulations is only possible through the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts at United States banks for the benefit of terrorist organizations. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF FACILITATION OF TERRORISM IN DESIGNATING INSTITUTIONS, ACCOUNTS, AND TRANSACTIONS AS OF PRIMARY MONEY LAUNDERING CONCERN. Section 5318A(c)(2)(B) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``all 3'' and inserting ``all of the preceding''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) notwithstanding clause (ii), the extent to which such institutions knowingly provide, or cause other financial institutions to provide, financial services (including personal banking services) to the entity described in subsection (a) of section 594.319 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or persons described in subsection (b) of that section; and ``(v) the extent to which such institutions, transactions, or types of accounts are used to facilitate or promote payments for acts of terrorism described in section 1004(a)(1)(B) of the Taylor Force Act (22 U.S.C. 2378c-1(a)(1)(B)).''. <all>

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Banks in nominally friendly jurisdictions evade United States anti-terrorism sanctions by avoiding an official presence in the United States, and continue to knowingly provide banking services, including dollar-denominated transactions, for terrorist organizations that target United States nationals for murder. (2) Such flouting of anti-terrorism financial regulations is only possible through the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts at United States banks for the benefit of terrorist organizations. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF FACILITATION OF TERRORISM IN DESIGNATING INSTITUTIONS, ACCOUNTS, AND TRANSACTIONS AS OF PRIMARY MONEY LAUNDERING CONCERN. Section 5318A(c)(2)(B) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``all 3'' and inserting ``all of the preceding''; (2) in clause (ii), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) notwithstanding clause (ii), the extent to which such institutions knowingly provide, or cause other financial institutions to provide, financial services (including personal banking services) to the entity described in subsection (a) of section 594.319 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), or persons described in subsection (b) of that section; and ``(v) the extent to which such institutions, transactions, or types of accounts are used to facilitate or promote payments for acts of terrorism described in section 1004(a)(1)(B) of the Taylor Force Act (22 U.S.C. 2378c-1(a)(1)(B)).''. <all>

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

To deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism. b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that under authority granted by section 5318A of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 3, the Secretary of the Treasury should-- (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti- terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions.

Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act of 2021 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) find foreign financial institutions that flout anti-terrorism financial regulations to be of primary money laundering concern; and (2) prohibit the maintenance or use of correspondent accounts in the United States by such institutions. (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary to

S.2329

Armed Forces and National Security

Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021 or the BEST for Vets Act of 2021 This bill provides that only health care professionals who are licensed and not barred from practice may furnish medical disability examinations under the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program related to using contract physicians for disability examinations. Health care professionals include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021'' or the ``BEST for Vets Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENSURING ONLY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FURNISH MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS UNDER CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE CONTRACT PHYSICIANS FOR DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. (b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (d) Technical Corrections.--Section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended, in the section heading, by striking ``physicians'' and inserting ``health care professionals''. <all>

BEST for Vets Act of 2021

A bill to ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes.

BEST for Vets Act of 2021 Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill provides that only health care professionals who are licensed and not barred from practice may furnish medical disability examinations under the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program related to using contract physicians for disability examinations. Health care professionals include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021'' or the ``BEST for Vets Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENSURING ONLY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FURNISH MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS UNDER CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE CONTRACT PHYSICIANS FOR DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. (b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (d) Technical Corrections.--Section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended, in the section heading, by striking ``physicians'' and inserting ``health care professionals''. <all>

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021'' or the ``BEST for Vets Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENSURING ONLY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FURNISH MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS UNDER CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE CONTRACT PHYSICIANS FOR DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. (b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (d) Technical Corrections.--Section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C.

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021'' or the ``BEST for Vets Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENSURING ONLY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FURNISH MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS UNDER CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE CONTRACT PHYSICIANS FOR DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. (b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (d) Technical Corrections.--Section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended, in the section heading, by striking ``physicians'' and inserting ``health care professionals''. <all>

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021'' or the ``BEST for Vets Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENSURING ONLY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FURNISH MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS UNDER CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE CONTRACT PHYSICIANS FOR DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. (b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (d) Technical Corrections.--Section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended, in the section heading, by striking ``physicians'' and inserting ``health care professionals''. <all>

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. ( 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( 5101 note) is amended, in the section heading, by striking ``physicians'' and inserting ``health care professionals''.

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( 5101 note) is amended, in the section heading, by striking ``physicians'' and inserting ``health care professionals''.

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. ( 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( 5101 note) is amended, in the section heading, by striking ``physicians'' and inserting ``health care professionals''.

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. ( 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( 5101 note) is amended, in the section heading, by striking ``physicians'' and inserting ``health care professionals''.

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. ( 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. b) Remedies.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that only health care professionals described in subsection (c)(2) of section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( 5101 note) is amended, in the section heading, by striking ``physicians'' and inserting ``health care professionals''.

To ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition on Use of Certain Health Care Professionals.-- Section 504(a) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary of Veterans Affairs'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Prohibition.--No examination described in paragraph (1) may be carried out under this section by any health care professional other than one described in subsection (c)(2).''. ( 5101 note) are conducting examinations pursuant to contracts entered into under such section. ( c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) the conduct of the pilot program established under section 504 of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-275; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note); and (2) the actions of the Secretary under subsection (b). (

Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021 or the BEST for Vets Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that only licensed health care professionals furnish disability examinations under a certain VA pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. The VA shall take such actions as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure only health care

S.1507

Environmental Protection

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(p)) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator. <all>

A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.

A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

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This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(p)) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(p)) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited the ``Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act''. SEC. 2. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM PLASTIC POLYMER PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING FACILITIES, AND OTHER POINT SOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING OF PLASTIC PELLETS OR OTHER PRE-PRODUCTION PLASTIC MATERIALS. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall promulgate a final rule to ensure that-- (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), is prohibited; (2) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre- production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from a point source (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that makes, uses, packages, or transports those plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials is prohibited; and (3) the requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) are reflected in-- (A) all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the Administrator and State-delegated programs under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342) to facilities and other point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator, in addition to other applicable limits and standards; and (B) all standards of performance promulgated under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1322(p)) that are applicable to point sources (as defined in section 502 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 1362)) that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials, as determined by the Administrator.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate a final rule to ensure that: (1) the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials (including discharge into wastewater and other runoff) from facilities regulated under part 414 or 463 of the Federal Code, as in effect on the date of enactment

S.608

Science, Technology, Communications

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

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

Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021