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S.1095

Armed Forces and National Security

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 1493]] Public Law 117-68 117th Congress An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 30, 2021 - [S. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DISAPPROVAL OF COURSES OFFERED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT DO NOT CHARGE VETERANS THE IN- STATE TUITION RATE FOR PURPOSES OF SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title.''; and (3) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and 33'' and inserting ``33, and 35''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[Page 135 STAT. 1494]] (c) <<NOTE: Applicability. Time period. 38 USC 3679 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2022. Approved November 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 15, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks. <all>

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021

Sen. Moran, Jerry

R

KS

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 1493]] Public Law 117-68 117th Congress An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 30, 2021 - [S. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DISAPPROVAL OF COURSES OFFERED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT DO NOT CHARGE VETERANS THE IN- STATE TUITION RATE FOR PURPOSES OF SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title.''; and (3) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and 33'' and inserting ``33, and 35''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[Page 135 STAT. 1494]] (c) <<NOTE: Applicability. Time period. 38 USC 3679 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2022. Approved November 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 15, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 30, 2021 - [S. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DISAPPROVAL OF COURSES OFFERED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT DO NOT CHARGE VETERANS THE IN- STATE TUITION RATE FOR PURPOSES OF SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; and (3) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and 33'' and inserting ``33, and 35''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[Page 135 STAT. 1494]] (c) <<NOTE: Applicability. Time period. 38 USC 3679 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2022. Approved November 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 15, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 1493]] Public Law 117-68 117th Congress An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 30, 2021 - [S. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DISAPPROVAL OF COURSES OFFERED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT DO NOT CHARGE VETERANS THE IN- STATE TUITION RATE FOR PURPOSES OF SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title.''; and (3) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and 33'' and inserting ``33, and 35''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[Page 135 STAT. 1494]] (c) <<NOTE: Applicability. Time period. 38 USC 3679 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2022. Approved November 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 15, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 1493]] Public Law 117-68 117th Congress An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 30, 2021 - [S. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DISAPPROVAL OF COURSES OFFERED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT DO NOT CHARGE VETERANS THE IN- STATE TUITION RATE FOR PURPOSES OF SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title.''; and (3) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and 33'' and inserting ``33, and 35''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[Page 135 STAT. 1494]] (c) <<NOTE: Applicability. Time period. 38 USC 3679 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to an academic period that begins on or after August 1, 2022. Approved November 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 15, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[ 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[ 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[ 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[ 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 68] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 3679(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; (2) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) An individual who is entitled to assistance under section 3510 of this title. ''; (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 3679(e) of such title is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``, 33, or 35''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or 33'' and inserting ``33, or 35''. [[ 167 (2021): June 24, considered and passed Senate.

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 - Amends Federal law to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-state tuition rate for purposes of the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program and for other purposes.

H.R.3971

Social Welfare

Double Dip Elimination Act This bill disqualifies an individual from receiving Social Security disability insurance benefits with respect to any month for which the individual receives unemployment insurance benefits.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Double Dip Elimination Act''. SEC. 2. DISQUALIFICATION ON RECEIPT OF DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS IN A MONTH FOR WHICH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IS RECEIVED. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(I) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(II) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (b) Trial Work Period.--Section 222(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (c) Data Matching.--The Commissioner of Social Security shall implement the amendments made by this section using appropriate electronic data. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

Double Dip Elimination Act

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes.

Double Dip Elimination Act

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C.

R

TX

This bill disqualifies an individual from receiving Social Security disability insurance benefits with respect to any month for which the individual receives unemployment insurance benefits.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Double Dip Elimination Act''. SEC. 2. DISQUALIFICATION ON RECEIPT OF DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS IN A MONTH FOR WHICH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IS RECEIVED. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(I) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(II) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (b) Trial Work Period.--Section 222(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (c) Data Matching.--The Commissioner of Social Security shall implement the amendments made by this section using appropriate electronic data. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Double Dip Elimination Act''. SEC. 2. DISQUALIFICATION ON RECEIPT OF DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS IN A MONTH FOR WHICH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IS RECEIVED. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(I) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(II) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. (b) Trial Work Period.--Section 222(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (c) Data Matching.--The Commissioner of Social Security shall implement the amendments made by this section using appropriate electronic data. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Double Dip Elimination Act''. SEC. 2. DISQUALIFICATION ON RECEIPT OF DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS IN A MONTH FOR WHICH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IS RECEIVED. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(I) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(II) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (b) Trial Work Period.--Section 222(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (c) Data Matching.--The Commissioner of Social Security shall implement the amendments made by this section using appropriate electronic data. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Double Dip Elimination Act''. SEC. 2. DISQUALIFICATION ON RECEIPT OF DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS IN A MONTH FOR WHICH UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IS RECEIVED. (a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. ``(ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(I) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(II) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (b) Trial Work Period.--Section 222(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (c) Data Matching.--The Commissioner of Social Security shall implement the amendments made by this section using appropriate electronic data. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022, and are paid unemployment compensation for any week ending on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D)(i) If for any week ending within a month an individual is paid unemployment compensation, such individual shall be deemed to have engaged in substantial gainful activity for such month. 422(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6)(A) For purposes of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have rendered services in a month if the individual is paid unemployment compensation for any week ending within such month. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `unemployment compensation' means-- ``(i) `regular compensation', `extended compensation', and `additional compensation' (as such terms are defined by section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act (26 U.S.C. 3304 note)); and ``(ii) trade readjustment allowance under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.).''. (

Double Dip Elimination Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to prohibit concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance in a month for which unemployment compensation is received. (Currently, such a requirement applies to individuals who initially apply for disability insurance benefits on or after January 1, 2022,

H.R.6203

Agriculture and Food

Emergency SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2021 This bill authorizes a state agency to hire contractors to administer parts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if the state experiences an increase in SNAP applications or an inability to timely process the applications because of workforce shortages, emergencies, or disasters.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Emergency SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SNAP STAFFING FLEXIBILITY. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. (b) Use.--A State agency may use the authority provided in subsection (a) when the State experiences increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications from causes that include-- (1) pandemics and other health emergencies, (2) seasonal workforce cycles, (3) temporary staffing shortages, and (4) weather or other natural disasters. (c) Requirements.--A State agency that hires a contractor under subsection (a) shall ensure such action-- (1) is consistent with all principles under section 900.603 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and (2) does not supplant existing merit-based personnel in the State. (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. (e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (f) Program Design.--Any action taken by a State agency under subsection (a) shall not be-- (1) considered to be a major change in the operations of such State agency for the purposes of section 11(a)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section. <all>

Emergency SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2021

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions.

Emergency SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2021

Rep. Bacon, Don

R

NE

This bill authorizes a state agency to hire contractors to administer parts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if the state experiences an increase in SNAP applications or an inability to timely process the applications because of workforce shortages, emergencies, or disasters.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Emergency SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SNAP STAFFING FLEXIBILITY. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. (b) Use.--A State agency may use the authority provided in subsection (a) when the State experiences increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications from causes that include-- (1) pandemics and other health emergencies, (2) seasonal workforce cycles, (3) temporary staffing shortages, and (4) weather or other natural disasters. (c) Requirements.--A State agency that hires a contractor under subsection (a) shall ensure such action-- (1) is consistent with all principles under section 900.603 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and (2) does not supplant existing merit-based personnel in the State. (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. (e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (f) Program Design.--Any action taken by a State agency under subsection (a) shall not be-- (1) considered to be a major change in the operations of such State agency for the purposes of section 11(a)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section. <all>

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. 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. TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SNAP STAFFING FLEXIBILITY. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. (b) Use.--A State agency may use the authority provided in subsection (a) when the State experiences increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications from causes that include-- (1) pandemics and other health emergencies, (2) seasonal workforce cycles, (3) temporary staffing shortages, and (4) weather or other natural disasters. (c) Requirements.--A State agency that hires a contractor under subsection (a) shall ensure such action-- (1) is consistent with all principles under section 900.603 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and (2) does not supplant existing merit-based personnel in the State. (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. (e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (f) Program Design.--Any action taken by a State agency under subsection (a) shall not be-- (1) considered to be a major change in the operations of such State agency for the purposes of section 11(a)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Emergency SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SNAP STAFFING FLEXIBILITY. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. (b) Use.--A State agency may use the authority provided in subsection (a) when the State experiences increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications from causes that include-- (1) pandemics and other health emergencies, (2) seasonal workforce cycles, (3) temporary staffing shortages, and (4) weather or other natural disasters. (c) Requirements.--A State agency that hires a contractor under subsection (a) shall ensure such action-- (1) is consistent with all principles under section 900.603 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and (2) does not supplant existing merit-based personnel in the State. (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. (e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (f) Program Design.--Any action taken by a State agency under subsection (a) shall not be-- (1) considered to be a major change in the operations of such State agency for the purposes of section 11(a)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section. <all>

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Emergency SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SNAP STAFFING FLEXIBILITY. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. (b) Use.--A State agency may use the authority provided in subsection (a) when the State experiences increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications from causes that include-- (1) pandemics and other health emergencies, (2) seasonal workforce cycles, (3) temporary staffing shortages, and (4) weather or other natural disasters. (c) Requirements.--A State agency that hires a contractor under subsection (a) shall ensure such action-- (1) is consistent with all principles under section 900.603 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and (2) does not supplant existing merit-based personnel in the State. (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. (e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (f) Program Design.--Any action taken by a State agency under subsection (a) shall not be-- (1) considered to be a major change in the operations of such State agency for the purposes of section 11(a)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section. <all>

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. ( e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. ( e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. ( e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. ( e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( 2020(a)(4)), or (2) subject to any requirement specified in such section.

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency's standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program. ( (d) Notification.--A State agency shall notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the intent to use the authority provided in this section. ( e) Duration.--To the maximum extent practicable, any new contract entered into, or any contract modified, under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than the date on which the cause for the increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or an inability to timely process such applications subsides. (

Emergency SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2021 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow a state agency to hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the state agency under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). A state agency may use such authority when the state experiences increases in SNAP applications or an inability to timely process

H.R.3717

Energy

Power Line Resiliency Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a five-year program to provide grants to electric utilities to (1) improve the performance or efficiency of a power line, (2) make a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event, or (3) otherwise ensure that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. DOE must prioritize providing grants to electric utilities that sell electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Power Line Resiliency Act''. SEC. 2. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a program to provide grants to electric utilities to carry out eligible activities. (b) Grants.-- (1) Application.--To apply for a grant provided under this section, an electric utility shall submit to the Secretary of Energy an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Energy may require. (2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. (3) Priority.--The Secretary of Energy shall prioritize providing a grant under this section to any electric utility that sells electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events. (c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Electric utility.--The term ``electric utility'' has the meaning given such term in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(22)). (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. (B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (3) Extreme weather event.--The term ``extreme weather event'' means an historically rare or severe natural disaster, including a heat wave, drought, flood, tornado, and hurricane. (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines. <all>

Power Line Resiliency Act

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines.

Power Line Resiliency Act

Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick

D

NY

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a five-year program to provide grants to electric utilities to (1) improve the performance or efficiency of a power line, (2) make a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event, or (3) otherwise ensure that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. DOE must prioritize providing grants to electric utilities that sell electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Power Line Resiliency Act''. SEC. 2. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a program to provide grants to electric utilities to carry out eligible activities. (b) Grants.-- (1) Application.--To apply for a grant provided under this section, an electric utility shall submit to the Secretary of Energy an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Energy may require. (2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. (3) Priority.--The Secretary of Energy shall prioritize providing a grant under this section to any electric utility that sells electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events. (c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Electric utility.--The term ``electric utility'' has the meaning given such term in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(22)). (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. (B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (3) Extreme weather event.--The term ``extreme weather event'' means an historically rare or severe natural disaster, including a heat wave, drought, flood, tornado, and hurricane. (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines. <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 ``Power Line Resiliency Act''. SEC. 2. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a program to provide grants to electric utilities to carry out eligible activities. (b) Grants.-- (1) Application.--To apply for a grant provided under this section, an electric utility shall submit to the Secretary of Energy an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Energy may require. (2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. (3) Priority.--The Secretary of Energy shall prioritize providing a grant under this section to any electric utility that sells electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events. (c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Electric utility.--The term ``electric utility'' has the meaning given such term in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(22)). (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. (B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (3) Extreme weather event.--The term ``extreme weather event'' means an historically rare or severe natural disaster, including a heat wave, drought, flood, tornado, and hurricane. (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Power Line Resiliency Act''. SEC. 2. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a program to provide grants to electric utilities to carry out eligible activities. (b) Grants.-- (1) Application.--To apply for a grant provided under this section, an electric utility shall submit to the Secretary of Energy an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Energy may require. (2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. (3) Priority.--The Secretary of Energy shall prioritize providing a grant under this section to any electric utility that sells electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events. (c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Electric utility.--The term ``electric utility'' has the meaning given such term in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(22)). (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. (B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (3) Extreme weather event.--The term ``extreme weather event'' means an historically rare or severe natural disaster, including a heat wave, drought, flood, tornado, and hurricane. (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines. <all>

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Power Line Resiliency Act''. SEC. 2. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a program to provide grants to electric utilities to carry out eligible activities. (b) Grants.-- (1) Application.--To apply for a grant provided under this section, an electric utility shall submit to the Secretary of Energy an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Energy may require. (2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. (3) Priority.--The Secretary of Energy shall prioritize providing a grant under this section to any electric utility that sells electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events. (c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Electric utility.--The term ``electric utility'' has the meaning given such term in section 3(22) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796(22)). (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. (B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (3) Extreme weather event.--The term ``extreme weather event'' means an historically rare or severe natural disaster, including a heat wave, drought, flood, tornado, and hurricane. (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines. <all>

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. ( (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. ( B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. ( 2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. ( (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. ( 2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. ( (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. ( (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. ( B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. ( 2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. ( (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. ( (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. ( B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. ( 2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. ( (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. ( (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. ( B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. POWER LINE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. ( 2) Selection.--The Secretary of Energy shall provide grants under this section-- (A) on a competitive basis; and (B) to geographically diverse electric utilities. ( (4) Power line.--The term ``power line'' includes distribution lines and transmission lines.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines. c) Sunset.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section. ( (2) Eligible activity.-- (A) In general.--The term ``eligible activity'' means an activity that-- (i) is designed to improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (ii) makes a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (iii) otherwise ensures that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event. ( B) Includes.--The term ``eligible activity'' includes-- (i) burying a power line; (ii) hardening a power line; and (iii) if burying a power line is not feasible, providing a generator to a household that is located in a remote area. (

Power Line Resiliency Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish a program to provide grants to electric utilities to carry out eligible activities that: (1) improve the performance or efficiency of a power line; (2) make it more resilient to an extreme weather event; or (3) otherwise ensure that an end-user has access to electricity during an

H.R.7466

Crime and Law Enforcement

Traveler's Gun Rights Act This bill allows an individual who does not have a physical residence in a state to use the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by that individual for purposes of obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State.''; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''. <all>

Traveler's Gun Rights Act

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define "State of residence" and "resident", and for other purposes.

Traveler's Gun Rights Act

Rep. Johnson, Dusty

R

SD

This bill allows an individual who does not have a physical residence in a state to use the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by that individual for purposes of obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State.''; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''. <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 ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State. (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State.''; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''. <all>

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State.''; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''. <all>

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

Traveler's Gun Rights Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to define "State of residence" and "resident" for purposes of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and for other purposes. (Currently, the NICS is used to determine whether a person is a person who is a subject of a federal criminal offense.) (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary

H.R.4515

Commerce

Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying at least 5 or 10% of the total number of employees of a small business development center to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DUTIES OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER COUNSELORS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(2) Certification program.--The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. ``(3) Number of certified employees.--The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of-- ``(A) 5; or ``(B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2662). ``(5) Reimbursement for certification.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2). ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes.

Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021

Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R.

R

NY

This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a program for certifying at least 5 or 10% of the total number of employees of a small business development center to provide cybersecurity planning assistance to small businesses.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DUTIES OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER COUNSELORS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(2) Certification program.--The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. ``(3) Number of certified employees.--The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of-- ``(A) 5; or ``(B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2662). ``(5) Reimbursement for certification.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2). ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. DUTIES OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER COUNSELORS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(2) Certification program.--The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. ``(3) Number of certified employees.--The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of-- ``(A) 5; or ``(B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2662). ``(5) Reimbursement for certification.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2). ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DUTIES OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER COUNSELORS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(2) Certification program.--The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. ``(3) Number of certified employees.--The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of-- ``(A) 5; or ``(B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2662). ``(5) Reimbursement for certification.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2). ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DUTIES OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER COUNSELORS. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(2) Certification program.--The Administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns. ``(3) Number of certified employees.--The Administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of-- ``(A) 5; or ``(B) 10 percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2662). ``(5) Reimbursement for certification.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph (2). ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. Passed the House of Representatives November 2, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes. Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Cyber Strategy Training for Small Business Development Centers.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `cyber strategy' means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks; and ``(B) the term `lead small business development center' means a small business development center that has received a grant from the Administration. ``(4) Consideration of small business development center cyber strategy.--In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator, to the extent practicable, shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. ``(B) Limitation.--The total amount reimbursed by the Administrator under subparagraph (A) may not exceed $350,000 in any fiscal year.''.

Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act of 2021 - Amends the Small Business Act to require the Administrator of Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a cyber counseling certification program, or approve a similar existing program, to certify the employees of lead small business development centers (SBDCs) to provide cyber planning assistance to small businesses. Requires the Administrator to ensure that the number of S

H.R.6920

Congress

No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act This bill prohibits funds made available for the official travel of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations. This prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances.

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FOR AIRLINE ACCOMMODATIONS OTHER THAN COACH CLASS. (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Exceptions.--Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such accommodations would be permitted under sections 301-10.121 through 301-10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 301 of such title. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (d) Definitions.-- (1) Coach-class accommodations.--In this Act, the term ``coach-class accommodations'' means the basic class of accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one class of accommodations to all travelers. (2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year. <all>

No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations.

No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act

Rep. Craig, Angie

D

MN

This bill prohibits funds made available for the official travel of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations. This prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances.

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FOR AIRLINE ACCOMMODATIONS OTHER THAN COACH CLASS. (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Exceptions.--Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such accommodations would be permitted under sections 301-10.121 through 301-10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 301 of such title. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (d) Definitions.-- (1) Coach-class accommodations.--In this Act, the term ``coach-class accommodations'' means the basic class of accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one class of accommodations to all travelers. (2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FOR AIRLINE ACCOMMODATIONS OTHER THAN COACH CLASS. (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Exceptions.--Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such accommodations would be permitted under sections 301-10.121 through 301-10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 301 of such title. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (d) Definitions.-- (1) Coach-class accommodations.--In this Act, the term ``coach-class accommodations'' means the basic class of accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one class of accommodations to all travelers. (2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year.

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FOR AIRLINE ACCOMMODATIONS OTHER THAN COACH CLASS. (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Exceptions.--Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such accommodations would be permitted under sections 301-10.121 through 301-10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 301 of such title. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (d) Definitions.-- (1) Coach-class accommodations.--In this Act, the term ``coach-class accommodations'' means the basic class of accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one class of accommodations to all travelers. (2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year. <all>

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FOR AIRLINE ACCOMMODATIONS OTHER THAN COACH CLASS. (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Exceptions.--Funds described in subsection (a) may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations for an individual described in subsection (a) if the use of the funds for such accommodations would be permitted under sections 301-10.121 through 301-10.125 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the individual were an employee of an agency which is subject to chapter 301 of such title. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (d) Definitions.-- (1) Coach-class accommodations.--In this Act, the term ``coach-class accommodations'' means the basic class of accommodation by airlines that is normally the lowest fare offered regardless of airline terminology used, and (as referred to by airlines) may include tourist class or economy class, as well as single class when the airline offers only one class of accommodations to all travelers. (2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year. <all>

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. ( 2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year.

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year.

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. ( 2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year.

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. ( 2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year.

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. ( 2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (e) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2023 and each succeeding fiscal year.

To prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. ( (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect any officer or employee of an office of the legislative branch which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to chapter 301 of title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. ( 2) Member of congress.--In this Act, the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. (

No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act - Prohibits funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (Currently, funds may be used for such accommodations for an individual if the use of such funds would be

S.1362

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) in subparagraph (GG), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (HH), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(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

A bill 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

Sen. Grassley, Chuck

R

IA

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) in subparagraph (GG), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (HH), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(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) in subparagraph (GG), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (HH), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(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) in subparagraph (GG), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (HH), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(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) in subparagraph (GG), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in subparagraph (HH), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(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

S.4029

Crime and Law Enforcement

Traveler's Gun Rights Act This bill allows an individual who does not have a physical residence in a state to use the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by that individual for purposes of obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State.''; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''. <all>

Traveler's Gun Rights Act

A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define "State of residence" and "resident", and for other purposes.

Traveler's Gun Rights Act

Sen. Rounds, Mike

R

SD

This bill allows an individual who does not have a physical residence in a state to use the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by that individual for purposes of obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed dealer.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State.''; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''. <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 ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State. (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State.''; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''. <all>

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Traveler's Gun Rights Act''. SEC. 2. STATE OF RESIDENCE. (a) Definitions.--Section 921 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``(a)'' before ``As used''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(36)(A) The term `State of residence' means-- ``(i) the State in which an individual resides; ``(ii) in the case of an individual, or spouse of an individual, who is an active duty member of the Armed Forces-- ``(I) the State in which the permanent duty station of the member is located; and ``(II) the State in which the member maintains a place of abode from which the member commutes each day to the permanent duty station of the member; or ``(iii) in the case of an individual who does not have a physical residence in any State, the State in which an individual maintains a private mailbox or post office box. ``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. ``(37) The term `resident', with respect to a State, means an individual who satisfies clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (36)(A) with respect to that State.''; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''. <all>

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and for other purposes. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.'' and inserting the following: ``transferee-- ``(i) containing a photograph of the transferee; and ``(ii) containing-- ``(I) the address of the residence of the transferee; or ``(II) the address for a private mailbox or post office box maintained by the transferee, if the transferee does not have a physical residence in any State.''.

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define ``State of residence'' and ``resident'', and 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) For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)-- ``(i) an individual resides in a State if the individual is present in the State with the intention of making a home in that State; and ``(ii) an individual who maintains a home in more than 1 State is a resident of each such State during the time when the individual is present in that State. b) National Instant Criminal Background Check System.--Section 922(t)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``transferee containing a photograph of the transferee.''

Traveler's Gun Rights Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to define "State of residence" and "resident" for purposes of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and for other purposes. (Currently, the NICS is used to determine whether a person is a person who is a subject of a federal criminal offense.) (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary

H.R.7651

Energy

Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022 This bill provides that certain requirements must be met in order for energy conservation standards for manufactured housing (promulgated by the Department of Energy) to become effective.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF HUD FINAL AUTHORITY OVER MANUFACTURED HOUSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17071) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Requirements for effectiveness.--The energy conservation standards established under this section shall not become effective unless-- ``(A) the requirement for consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section has been met, including through analysis of data of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding projected homebuyer cost increases resulting from the standards and estimates of such Secretary of the number of potential manufactured homebuyers that will no longer qualify for a manufactured home loan as a result of the standards; ``(B) the required findings that the energy efficiency standards are cost-effective and that there is not a more stringent standard that would be cost- effective are made and documented through calculations that reflect projected homeowner annual mortgage costs and projected homebuyer downpayment increases resulting from the standards; and ``(C) the final proposed standards fully take into consideration manufactured housing construction methods and transportation requirements.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.), any manufactured housing energy efficiency standards established by the Secretary of Energy under subsection (a) and any enforcement authority provided under subsection (c) with respect to such standards shall not become effective until the standards are adopted pursuant to authority under section 604(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''. <all>

Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes.

Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022

Rep. Kustoff, David

R

TN

This bill provides that certain requirements must be met in order for energy conservation standards for manufactured housing (promulgated by the Department of Energy) to become effective.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF HUD FINAL AUTHORITY OVER MANUFACTURED HOUSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17071) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Requirements for effectiveness.--The energy conservation standards established under this section shall not become effective unless-- ``(A) the requirement for consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section has been met, including through analysis of data of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding projected homebuyer cost increases resulting from the standards and estimates of such Secretary of the number of potential manufactured homebuyers that will no longer qualify for a manufactured home loan as a result of the standards; ``(B) the required findings that the energy efficiency standards are cost-effective and that there is not a more stringent standard that would be cost- effective are made and documented through calculations that reflect projected homeowner annual mortgage costs and projected homebuyer downpayment increases resulting from the standards; and ``(C) the final proposed standards fully take into consideration manufactured housing construction methods and transportation requirements.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.), any manufactured housing energy efficiency standards established by the Secretary of Energy under subsection (a) and any enforcement authority provided under subsection (c) with respect to such standards shall not become effective until the standards are adopted pursuant to authority under section 604(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''. <all>

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF HUD FINAL AUTHORITY OVER MANUFACTURED HOUSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17071) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Requirements for effectiveness.--The energy conservation standards established under this section shall not become effective unless-- ``(A) the requirement for consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section has been met, including through analysis of data of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding projected homebuyer cost increases resulting from the standards and estimates of such Secretary of the number of potential manufactured homebuyers that will no longer qualify for a manufactured home loan as a result of the standards; ``(B) the required findings that the energy efficiency standards are cost-effective and that there is not a more stringent standard that would be cost- effective are made and documented through calculations that reflect projected homeowner annual mortgage costs and projected homebuyer downpayment increases resulting from the standards; and ``(C) the final proposed standards fully take into consideration manufactured housing construction methods and transportation requirements. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF HUD FINAL AUTHORITY OVER MANUFACTURED HOUSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17071) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Requirements for effectiveness.--The energy conservation standards established under this section shall not become effective unless-- ``(A) the requirement for consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section has been met, including through analysis of data of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding projected homebuyer cost increases resulting from the standards and estimates of such Secretary of the number of potential manufactured homebuyers that will no longer qualify for a manufactured home loan as a result of the standards; ``(B) the required findings that the energy efficiency standards are cost-effective and that there is not a more stringent standard that would be cost- effective are made and documented through calculations that reflect projected homeowner annual mortgage costs and projected homebuyer downpayment increases resulting from the standards; and ``(C) the final proposed standards fully take into consideration manufactured housing construction methods and transportation requirements.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.), any manufactured housing energy efficiency standards established by the Secretary of Energy under subsection (a) and any enforcement authority provided under subsection (c) with respect to such standards shall not become effective until the standards are adopted pursuant to authority under section 604(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''. <all>

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF HUD FINAL AUTHORITY OVER MANUFACTURED HOUSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17071) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Requirements for effectiveness.--The energy conservation standards established under this section shall not become effective unless-- ``(A) the requirement for consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section has been met, including through analysis of data of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding projected homebuyer cost increases resulting from the standards and estimates of such Secretary of the number of potential manufactured homebuyers that will no longer qualify for a manufactured home loan as a result of the standards; ``(B) the required findings that the energy efficiency standards are cost-effective and that there is not a more stringent standard that would be cost- effective are made and documented through calculations that reflect projected homeowner annual mortgage costs and projected homebuyer downpayment increases resulting from the standards; and ``(C) the final proposed standards fully take into consideration manufactured housing construction methods and transportation requirements.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.), any manufactured housing energy efficiency standards established by the Secretary of Energy under subsection (a) and any enforcement authority provided under subsection (c) with respect to such standards shall not become effective until the standards are adopted pursuant to authority under section 604(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''. <all>

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), any manufactured housing energy efficiency standards established by the Secretary of Energy under subsection (a) and any enforcement authority provided under subsection (c) with respect to such standards shall not become effective until the standards are adopted pursuant to authority under section 604(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), any manufactured housing energy efficiency standards established by the Secretary of Energy under subsection (a) and any enforcement authority provided under subsection (c) with respect to such standards shall not become effective until the standards are adopted pursuant to authority under section 604(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), any manufactured housing energy efficiency standards established by the Secretary of Energy under subsection (a) and any enforcement authority provided under subsection (c) with respect to such standards shall not become effective until the standards are adopted pursuant to authority under section 604(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), any manufactured housing energy efficiency standards established by the Secretary of Energy under subsection (a) and any enforcement authority provided under subsection (c) with respect to such standards shall not become effective until the standards are adopted pursuant to authority under section 604(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

To clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Section 413 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Final HUD Authority.--In compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq. ), any manufactured housing energy efficiency standards established by the Secretary of Energy under subsection (a) and any enforcement authority provided under subsection (c) with respect to such standards shall not become effective until the standards are adopted pursuant to authority under section 604(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5403(a)), after consideration by the manufactured housing consensus committee established pursuant to section 604(a)(3) of such Act, and shall be subject to the authority under such section 604 to revise such standards before adoption.''.

Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2022 - Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to clarify the process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing, and for other purposes. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to consult with the

H.R.8174

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act This bill provides through November 14, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. Infant formula: ........... ............... ............... 9903.19.21 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.94 or 2106.90.97..... 9903.19.22 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ ''. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents. <all>

Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes.

Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl

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OR

This bill provides through November 14, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. Infant formula: ........... ............... ............... 9903.19.21 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.94 or 2106.90.97..... 9903.19.22 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ ''. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents. <all>

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. Infant formula: ........... ............... ............... 9903.19.21 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.94 or 2106.90.97..... 9903.19.22 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ ''. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents. <all>

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. Infant formula: ........... ............... ............... 9903.19.21 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.94 or 2106.90.97..... 9903.19.22 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ ''. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents. <all>

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. (Currently, such products are not subject to any additional safeguard duties or import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exact

H.R.4358

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act This bill designates a specified segment of the Little Manatee River in Florida for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Department of the Interior shall complete a study of the Little Manatee River and submit the results to Congress.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION FOR STUDY OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS, LITTLE MANATEE RIVER, FLORIDA. Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. SEC. 3. STUDY AND REPORT. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. SEC. 4. EFFECT ON MANAGEMENT. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not interfere with the current management of the area of the Little Manatee River described in section 5(a)(_) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, nor shall the fact that such area is listed for study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) be used as justifica- tion for more restrictive management until Congress acts on the study recommendations. Passed the House of Representatives September 20, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act

Rep. Buchanan, Vern

R

FL

This bill designates a specified segment of the Little Manatee River in Florida for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The Department of the Interior shall complete a study of the Little Manatee River and submit the results to Congress.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION FOR STUDY OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS, LITTLE MANATEE RIVER, FLORIDA. Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. SEC. 3. STUDY AND REPORT. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. SEC. 4. EFFECT ON MANAGEMENT. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not interfere with the current management of the area of the Little Manatee River described in section 5(a)(_) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, nor shall the fact that such area is listed for study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) be used as justifica- tion for more restrictive management until Congress acts on the study recommendations. Passed the House of Representatives September 20, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act''. 2. DESIGNATION FOR STUDY OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS, LITTLE MANATEE RIVER, FLORIDA. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. 3. STUDY AND REPORT. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. SEC. 4. EFFECT ON MANAGEMENT. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not interfere with the current management of the area of the Little Manatee River described in section 5(a)(_) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, nor shall the fact that such area is listed for study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) be used as justifica- tion for more restrictive management until Congress acts on the study recommendations. Passed the House of Representatives September 20, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION FOR STUDY OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS, LITTLE MANATEE RIVER, FLORIDA. Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. SEC. 3. STUDY AND REPORT. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. SEC. 4. EFFECT ON MANAGEMENT. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not interfere with the current management of the area of the Little Manatee River described in section 5(a)(_) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, nor shall the fact that such area is listed for study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) be used as justifica- tion for more restrictive management until Congress acts on the study recommendations. Passed the House of Representatives September 20, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION FOR STUDY OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS, LITTLE MANATEE RIVER, FLORIDA. Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. SEC. 3. STUDY AND REPORT. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. SEC. 4. EFFECT ON MANAGEMENT. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not interfere with the current management of the area of the Little Manatee River described in section 5(a)(_) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, nor shall the fact that such area is listed for study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) be used as justifica- tion for more restrictive management until Congress acts on the study recommendations. Passed the House of Representatives September 20, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--The approximately 50-mile segment beginning at the source in southeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, downstream to the point at which the river enters Tampa Bay, including appropriate tributaries, but shall not include-- ``(A) those portions lying within Manatee County, Florida, and being more particularly described as Parcel ID 247800059, Parcel ID 248200008 and Parcel ID 248100000; and ``(B) South Fork.''. 1276(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(__) Little manatee river, florida.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- ``(A) complete the study of the Little Manatee River, Florida named in subsection (a)(_); and ``(B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wilderness Act to designate segments of the Little Manatees River, Florida, as a component of the Wild &quot;Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to specified congressional committees on the

H.R.1589

Commerce

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021 This bill modifies the rehiring deadline by which a participant in the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), must return to pre-pandemic levels of employment in order to be eligible for loan forgiveness. Specifically, the bill sets this rehiring deadline to 90 days after the termination of all state and local COVID-19 emergency declarations that apply to the location of the recipient.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. (b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021

Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M.

R

MT

This bill modifies the rehiring deadline by which a participant in the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), must return to pre-pandemic levels of employment in order to be eligible for loan forgiveness. Specifically, the bill sets this rehiring deadline to 90 days after the termination of all state and local COVID-19 emergency declarations that apply to the location of the recipient.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. (b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. (b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR RE-HIRES FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7A(d)(5) of the Small Business Act (as redesignated, transferred, and amended by section 304(b) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)(i)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II), by striking ``not later than'' and all that follows through ``covered loan)'' and inserting ``not later than 90 days after the termination date of all State or local COVID-19 emergencies applicable to the location of the eligible entity, if such date occurs after disbursement of the covered loan''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) State or local covid-19 emergency.--The term `State or local COVID-19 emergency' means a public health emergency declared by a State or local government because of the COVID-19 pandemic.''. (b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021''. b) Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any covered loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. ( 2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Flexibility Act of 2021 This bill amends the Small Business Act to modify the exemption for re-hires for loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. The bill also applies to any loan made before, on, or after the date of this bill's enactment, including forgiveness of such a loan. It terminates the

H.R.45

Immigration

Grant's Law This bill requires the Department of Justice to detain any alien found to be unlawfully present in the United States and arrested for various crimes that would render the alien deportable or inadmissible. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may release the alien to an appropriate authority for proceedings related to the arrest, but DHS must resume custody for any period that the alien is not in such authority's custody. If the alien is not convicted of crimes for which the alien was arrested, DHS must continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed. DHS must complete such removal proceedings within 90 days.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Grant's Law''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (D), by adding ``or'' at the end; and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) is-- ``(i) determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be unlawfully present in the United States; and ``(ii) arrested for any offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) the conviction of which would render the alien inadmissible under section 212(a) or deportable under section 237(a),''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``The Attorney General'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security''; (B) by striking ``the Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``the Secretary''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Arrested but not convicted aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may release any alien held pursuant to paragraph (1)(E) to the appropriate authority for any proceedings subsequent to the arrest. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. SEC. 3. EXPEDITED INITIATION OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''. <all>

Grant’s Law

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses.

Grant’s Law

Rep. Biggs, Andy

R

AZ

This bill requires the Department of Justice to detain any alien found to be unlawfully present in the United States and arrested for various crimes that would render the alien deportable or inadmissible. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may release the alien to an appropriate authority for proceedings related to the arrest, but DHS must resume custody for any period that the alien is not in such authority's custody. If the alien is not convicted of crimes for which the alien was arrested, DHS must continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed. DHS must complete such removal proceedings within 90 days.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Grant's Law''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (D), by adding ``or'' at the end; and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) is-- ``(i) determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be unlawfully present in the United States; and ``(ii) arrested for any offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) the conviction of which would render the alien inadmissible under section 212(a) or deportable under section 237(a),''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``The Attorney General'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security''; (B) by striking ``the Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``the Secretary''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Arrested but not convicted aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may release any alien held pursuant to paragraph (1)(E) to the appropriate authority for any proceedings subsequent to the arrest. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. SEC. 3. EXPEDITED INITIATION OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Grant's Law''. 2. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (D), by adding ``or'' at the end; and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) is-- ``(i) determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be unlawfully present in the United States; and ``(ii) arrested for any offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) the conviction of which would render the alien inadmissible under section 212(a) or deportable under section 237(a),''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``The Attorney General'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security''; (B) by striking ``the Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``the Secretary''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Arrested but not convicted aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may release any alien held pursuant to paragraph (1)(E) to the appropriate authority for any proceedings subsequent to the arrest. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. SEC. 3. EXPEDITED INITIATION OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Grant's Law''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (D), by adding ``or'' at the end; and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) is-- ``(i) determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be unlawfully present in the United States; and ``(ii) arrested for any offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) the conviction of which would render the alien inadmissible under section 212(a) or deportable under section 237(a),''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``The Attorney General'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security''; (B) by striking ``the Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``the Secretary''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Arrested but not convicted aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may release any alien held pursuant to paragraph (1)(E) to the appropriate authority for any proceedings subsequent to the arrest. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. SEC. 3. EXPEDITED INITIATION OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Grant's Law''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (D), by adding ``or'' at the end; and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) is-- ``(i) determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be unlawfully present in the United States; and ``(ii) arrested for any offense described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) the conviction of which would render the alien inadmissible under section 212(a) or deportable under section 237(a),''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``The Attorney General'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security''; (B) by striking ``the Attorney General'' each place such term appears and inserting ``the Secretary''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Arrested but not convicted aliens.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may release any alien held pursuant to paragraph (1)(E) to the appropriate authority for any proceedings subsequent to the arrest. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. SEC. 3. EXPEDITED INITIATION OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. MANDATORY DETENTION FOR CERTAIN ALIENS ARRESTED FOR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. The Secretary shall resume custody of the alien during any period pending the final disposition of any such proceedings that the alien is not in the custody of such appropriate authority. If the alien is not convicted of the offense for which the alien was arrested, the Secretary shall continue to detain the alien until removal proceedings are completed.''. Section 239(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) In the case of any alien held pursuant to section 236(c)(1)(E), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained.''.

Grant's Law - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain any alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and is arrested for certain criminal offenses. Requires the Secretary to complete removal proceedings by not later than 90 days after such alien is detained. Authorizes DHS to release any alien held pursuant to this Act to the appropriate

H.R.7134

Government Operations and Politics

Taxpayers Don't Incur Meaningless Expenses Act of 2022 or the Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for travel expenses of senior federal officials in violation of specified federal travel regulations.

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayers Don't Incur Meaningless Expenses Act of 2022'' or the ``Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TRAVEL IN CONTRAVENTION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no Federal funds appropriated or otherwise made available in any fiscal year may be used for the travel expenses of any senior Federal official in contravention of sections 301-10.260 through 301-10.266 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations. On the date such report is so submitted, the Director shall publish such report on the Office's public website. (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section). <all>

Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes.

Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022 Taxpayers Don’t Incur Meaningless Expenses Act of 2022

Rep. O'Halleran, Tom

D

AZ

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for travel expenses of senior federal officials in violation of specified federal travel regulations.

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayers Don't Incur Meaningless Expenses Act of 2022'' or the ``Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TRAVEL IN CONTRAVENTION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no Federal funds appropriated or otherwise made available in any fiscal year may be used for the travel expenses of any senior Federal official in contravention of sections 301-10.260 through 301-10.266 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations. On the date such report is so submitted, the Director shall publish such report on the Office's public website. (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section). <all>

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayers Don't Incur Meaningless Expenses Act of 2022'' or the ``Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no Federal funds appropriated or otherwise made available in any fiscal year may be used for the travel expenses of any senior Federal official in contravention of sections 301-10.260 through 301-10.266 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations. On the date such report is so submitted, the Director shall publish such report on the Office's public website. (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section).

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayers Don't Incur Meaningless Expenses Act of 2022'' or the ``Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TRAVEL IN CONTRAVENTION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no Federal funds appropriated or otherwise made available in any fiscal year may be used for the travel expenses of any senior Federal official in contravention of sections 301-10.260 through 301-10.266 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations. On the date such report is so submitted, the Director shall publish such report on the Office's public website. (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section). <all>

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Taxpayers Don't Incur Meaningless Expenses Act of 2022'' or the ``Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TRAVEL IN CONTRAVENTION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no Federal funds appropriated or otherwise made available in any fiscal year may be used for the travel expenses of any senior Federal official in contravention of sections 301-10.260 through 301-10.266 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations. On the date such report is so submitted, the Director shall publish such report on the Office's public website. (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section). <all>

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ( c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations.

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. ( (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section).

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. ( (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section).

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ( c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations.

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. ( (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section).

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ( c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations.

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. ( (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section).

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ( c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations.

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. ( (d) Definition of Senior Federal Official.--In this Act, the term ``senior Federal official'' has the meaning given that term in section 101-37.100 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and includes any senior executive branch official (as that term is defined in such section).

To limit the use of Federal funds for the use of the travel expenses of senior Federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. b) Quarterly Report on Travel.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the head of each Federal agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate detailing travel on Government aircraft by any senior Federal official employed at the applicable agency. (2) Application.--Any report required under paragraph (1) shall not include any classified travel, and nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect the application of section 101-37.408 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ( c) Travel Regulation Report.--Not later than one year after enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall submit a report to Congress detailing suggestions on strengthening Federal travel regulations.

Taxpayers Don't Incur Meaningless Expenses Act of 2022 or the Taxpayers DIME Act of 2012 - Prohibits the use of federal funds for the travel expenses of senior federal officials in contravention of certain regulations, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the head of each federal agency to submit a report to the congressional committees on oversight and reform

H.R.4822

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act This bill directs the Office of Science of the Department of Energy to carry out a research program to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. In carrying out the program, the office must prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data and shall develop models to analyze the ecological, biogeochemical, hydrological, and physical processes that interact in coastal zones. The office shall establish an integrated system of geographically diverse field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data and that encompass the major land-water interfaces of the United States, including the Great Lakes region, the Pacific coast, the Atlantic coast, the Arctic, and the Gulf Coast.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act''. SEC. 2. COASTAL ZONE RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. In carrying out this program, the Director shall prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data, and shall develop models to analyze the ecological, biogeochemical, hydrological and physical processes that interact in coastal zones. ``(2) National system for coastal data collection.--The Director shall establish, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other relevant agencies, an integrated system of geographically diverse field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data, and that encompass the major land water interfaces of the United States, including-- ``(A) the Great Lakes region; ``(B) the Pacific coast; ``(C) the Atlantic coast; ``(D) the Arctic; and ``(E) the Gulf coast. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''. <all>

Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.

Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act

Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime

R

WA

This bill directs the Office of Science of the Department of Energy to carry out a research program to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. In carrying out the program, the office must prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data and shall develop models to analyze the ecological, biogeochemical, hydrological, and physical processes that interact in coastal zones. The office shall establish an integrated system of geographically diverse field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data and that encompass the major land-water interfaces of the United States, including the Great Lakes region, the Pacific coast, the Atlantic coast, the Arctic, and the Gulf Coast.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act''. SEC. 2. COASTAL ZONE RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. In carrying out this program, the Director shall prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data, and shall develop models to analyze the ecological, biogeochemical, hydrological and physical processes that interact in coastal zones. ``(2) National system for coastal data collection.--The Director shall establish, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other relevant agencies, an integrated system of geographically diverse field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data, and that encompass the major land water interfaces of the United States, including-- ``(A) the Great Lakes region; ``(B) the Pacific coast; ``(C) the Atlantic coast; ``(D) the Arctic; and ``(E) the Gulf coast. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''. <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 ``Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act''. SEC. 2. COASTAL ZONE RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. In carrying out this program, the Director shall prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data, and shall develop models to analyze the ecological, biogeochemical, hydrological and physical processes that interact in coastal zones. ``(2) National system for coastal data collection.--The Director shall establish, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other relevant agencies, an integrated system of geographically diverse field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data, and that encompass the major land water interfaces of the United States, including-- ``(A) the Great Lakes region; ``(B) the Pacific coast; ``(C) the Atlantic coast; ``(D) the Arctic; and ``(E) the Gulf coast. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act''. SEC. 2. COASTAL ZONE RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. In carrying out this program, the Director shall prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data, and shall develop models to analyze the ecological, biogeochemical, hydrological and physical processes that interact in coastal zones. ``(2) National system for coastal data collection.--The Director shall establish, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other relevant agencies, an integrated system of geographically diverse field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data, and that encompass the major land water interfaces of the United States, including-- ``(A) the Great Lakes region; ``(B) the Pacific coast; ``(C) the Atlantic coast; ``(D) the Arctic; and ``(E) the Gulf coast. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''. <all>

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act''. SEC. 2. COASTAL ZONE RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. In carrying out this program, the Director shall prioritize efforts to enhance the collection of observational data, and shall develop models to analyze the ecological, biogeochemical, hydrological and physical processes that interact in coastal zones. ``(2) National system for coastal data collection.--The Director shall establish, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other relevant agencies, an integrated system of geographically diverse field research sites in order to improve the quantity and quality of observational data, and that encompass the major land water interfaces of the United States, including-- ``(A) the Great Lakes region; ``(B) the Pacific coast; ``(C) the Atlantic coast; ``(D) the Arctic; and ``(E) the Gulf coast. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''. <all>

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(5) Report.--Not less than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act, the Director shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report examining whether the system described in this section should be established as a National User Facility.''.

To establish a coastal zone research initiative at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. Section 306 of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18644) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Coastal Zone Research Initiative.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director shall carry out a research program, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. ``(3) Existing infrastructure.--In carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall leverage existing research and development infrastructure supported by the Department, including the Department's existing marine and coastal research lab. ``(4) Coordination.--For the purposes of carrying out the programs and establishing the field research sites under the Initiative, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal Departments and agencies with complementary capabilities.

Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act - Amends the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to direct the Director of the Office of Science and Technology to establish a coastal zone research initiative at DOE to enhance the understanding of coastal ecosystems. Requires the Director to: (1) establish, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an integrated system of geographically diverse field

H.R.2990

Finance and Financial Sector

Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act This bill preempts any state law that classifies an individual providing labor or services for remuneration (i.e., an independent contractor) as an employee for purposes of wage-rate and benefit requirements. The bill also broadens the existing Securities and Exchange Commission registration exemption for the issuance of securities as part of an employee-compensation package. Specifically, the bill applies this exemption to the issuance of securities as compensation for independent contractors. The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's effects.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF RULE 701. (a) In General.--The exemption provided under section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall apply to individuals (other than employees) providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration to either an issuer or to customers of an issuer to the same extent as such exemptions apply to employees of the issuer. For purposes of the previous sentence, the term ``customers'' may, at the election of an issuer, include users of the issuer's platform. (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). SEC. 3. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW. Any provision of a State law with respect to wage rates or benefits that creates a presumption that an individual providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration for a person is an employee of such person under such law is preempted. SEC. 4. GAO STUDY. Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress. <all>

Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes.

Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act

Rep. McHenry, Patrick T.

R

NC

This bill preempts any state law that classifies an individual providing labor or services for remuneration (i.e., an independent contractor) as an employee for purposes of wage-rate and benefit requirements. The bill also broadens the existing Securities and Exchange Commission registration exemption for the issuance of securities as part of an employee-compensation package. Specifically, the bill applies this exemption to the issuance of securities as compensation for independent contractors. The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's effects.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF RULE 701. (a) In General.--The exemption provided under section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall apply to individuals (other than employees) providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration to either an issuer or to customers of an issuer to the same extent as such exemptions apply to employees of the issuer. For purposes of the previous sentence, the term ``customers'' may, at the election of an issuer, include users of the issuer's platform. (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). SEC. 3. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW. Any provision of a State law with respect to wage rates or benefits that creates a presumption that an individual providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration for a person is an employee of such person under such law is preempted. SEC. 4. GAO STUDY. Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress. <all>

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act''. 2. EXTENSION OF RULE 701. (a) In General.--The exemption provided under section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall apply to individuals (other than employees) providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration to either an issuer or to customers of an issuer to the same extent as such exemptions apply to employees of the issuer. For purposes of the previous sentence, the term ``customers'' may, at the election of an issuer, include users of the issuer's platform. (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). 3. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW. SEC. 4. GAO STUDY. Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF RULE 701. (a) In General.--The exemption provided under section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall apply to individuals (other than employees) providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration to either an issuer or to customers of an issuer to the same extent as such exemptions apply to employees of the issuer. For purposes of the previous sentence, the term ``customers'' may, at the election of an issuer, include users of the issuer's platform. (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). SEC. 3. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW. Any provision of a State law with respect to wage rates or benefits that creates a presumption that an individual providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration for a person is an employee of such person under such law is preempted. SEC. 4. GAO STUDY. Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress. <all>

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF RULE 701. (a) In General.--The exemption provided under section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall apply to individuals (other than employees) providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration to either an issuer or to customers of an issuer to the same extent as such exemptions apply to employees of the issuer. For purposes of the previous sentence, the term ``customers'' may, at the election of an issuer, include users of the issuer's platform. (b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). SEC. 3. PREEMPTION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW. Any provision of a State law with respect to wage rates or benefits that creates a presumption that an individual providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration for a person is an employee of such person under such law is preempted. SEC. 4. GAO STUDY. Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress. <all>

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ( Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ( Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ( Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ( Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ( Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. b) Adjustment for Inflation.--The Securities and Exchange Commission shall annually adjust the dollar figure under section 230.701(e) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. (c) Rulemaking.--The Securities and Exchange Commission-- (1) shall revise section 230.701 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to reflect the requirements of this section; and (2) may not revise such section 230.701 in any manner that would have the effect of restricting access to equity compensation for employees or individuals described under subsection (a). Not later than the end of the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study on the effects of this Act and submit a report on such study to the Congress.

Gig Worker Equity Compensation Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2

H.R.2526

Government Operations and Politics

This bill provides for increased oversight of American Rescue Plan activities relating to housing and small business. The Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (which is within the Department of the Treasury) shall conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of such activities undertaken by Treasury, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Oversight Commission shall conduct oversight of implementation of such activities by Treasury and HUD. HUD and other specified entities must testify on a quarterly basis before specified congressional committees regarding such activities.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. OVERSIGHT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACTIVITIES. (a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' and inserting ``(5 U.S.C. App.); and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of activities undertaken by the Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles).''. (b) Congressional Oversight Commission.--Section 4020(b)(1) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. (c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''. <all>

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.

Rep. McHenry, Patrick T.

R

NC

This bill provides for increased oversight of American Rescue Plan activities relating to housing and small business. The Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (which is within the Department of the Treasury) shall conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of such activities undertaken by Treasury, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Oversight Commission shall conduct oversight of implementation of such activities by Treasury and HUD. HUD and other specified entities must testify on a quarterly basis before specified congressional committees regarding such activities.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. OVERSIGHT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACTIVITIES. (a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' and inserting ``(5 U.S.C. App.); and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of activities undertaken by the Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles).''. (b) Congressional Oversight Commission.--Section 4020(b)(1) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. (c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''. <all>

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' and inserting ``(5 U.S.C. App. ); and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of activities undertaken by the Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles).''. (b) Congressional Oversight Commission.--Section 4020(b)(1) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. (c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. OVERSIGHT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACTIVITIES. (a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' and inserting ``(5 U.S.C. App.); and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of activities undertaken by the Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles).''. (b) Congressional Oversight Commission.--Section 4020(b)(1) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. (c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''. <all>

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. OVERSIGHT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACTIVITIES. (a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' and inserting ``(5 U.S.C. App.); and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of activities undertaken by the Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles).''. (b) Congressional Oversight Commission.--Section 4020(b)(1) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. (c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''. <all>

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. ( c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. ( c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. ( c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. ( c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

To enhance oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. a) Special Inspector General.--Section 4018(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9053(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``shall also'' and inserting ``shall also-- ''; (2) by striking ``have the duties'' and inserting the following: ``(A) have the duties''; (3) by striking ``(5 U.S.C. App.).'' 9055(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) conduct oversight of the implementation of subtitles B and C of title III of the of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles) by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.''. ( c) Testimony.--Section 4026(c) of the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9060(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``The Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,''; (2) by striking ``Department of the Treasury'' and inserting ``Department of the Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and''; and (3) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act and subtitles B and C of title III of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (and amendments made by such subtitles)''.

Amends the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020 to require the Special Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of activities undertaken by the Secretary, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Agriculture pursuant to subtitles B and C of the Act of 2021

H.R.7771

Environmental Protection

This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency to study compliance costs for applicants and holders of certain permits for the discharge of pollutants or dredged or fill materials into waters.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON COST OF COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344), including-- (1) with respect to such section 402, costs associated with applications, permitting time, compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices, and monitoring; and (2) with respect to such section 404, costs associated with applications, permitting time, impact avoidance and minimization, and compensatory mitigation. (b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study. <all>

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.

Rep. Rouzer, David

R

NC

This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency to study compliance costs for applicants and holders of certain permits for the discharge of pollutants or dredged or fill materials into waters.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON COST OF COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344), including-- (1) with respect to such section 402, costs associated with applications, permitting time, compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices, and monitoring; and (2) with respect to such section 404, costs associated with applications, permitting time, impact avoidance and minimization, and compensatory mitigation. (b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study. <all>

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON COST OF COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. 1342 and 1344), including-- (1) with respect to such section 402, costs associated with applications, permitting time, compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices, and monitoring; and (2) with respect to such section 404, costs associated with applications, permitting time, impact avoidance and minimization, and compensatory mitigation. (b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON COST OF COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344), including-- (1) with respect to such section 402, costs associated with applications, permitting time, compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices, and monitoring; and (2) with respect to such section 404, costs associated with applications, permitting time, impact avoidance and minimization, and compensatory mitigation. (b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study. <all>

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. STUDY ON COST OF COMPLIANCE WITH PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344), including-- (1) with respect to such section 402, costs associated with applications, permitting time, compliance with effluent limitations and best management practices, and monitoring; and (2) with respect to such section 404, costs associated with applications, permitting time, impact avoidance and minimization, and compensatory mitigation. (b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study. <all>

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. ( c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. ( c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. ( c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. ( c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. b) Contents of Study.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis, with respect to the 5 years prior to the date of enactment of this Act, of-- (1) the total cost to all permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342 and 1344); (2) the average cost to a permit applicant or permit holder of complying with such sections, including such average cost in each such year; (3) the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with such sections based on the type of permit applicant or permit holder and the economic sector to which such permit applicant or permit holder belongs; and (4) a comparison of such costs in urban and rural areas. ( c) Submission.--Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing the results of such study.

Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). Requires the study to include an analysis of: (1) the

H.R.5167

Families

This bill increases and extends through FY2022 emergency funding and extends through FY2022 certain flexibilities for states to administer foster care programs and services. This includes expanding eligibility for services until a youth reaches age 27, permitting a youth who left foster care to voluntarily return to foster care, and suspending certain education and training requirements.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR OLDER FOSTER YOUTH; EXTENSION OF PERIOD DURING WHICH PROGRAMMATIC FLEXIBILITIES ARE IN EFFECT. Division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) is amended-- (1) in section 3-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``$400,000,000'' and inserting ``$800,000,000''; and (II) by inserting ``to remain available through fiscal year 2022,'' after ``fiscal year 2021,''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``and 2021'' and inserting ``through 2022''; and (C) in each of subsections (c) and (d), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''; and (2) in section 4-- (A) in each of subsections (a), (d)(2)(A), (d)(2)(D), and (e), by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2022''; (B) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``fiscal year 2020 or fiscal year 2021'' and inserting ``any of fiscal years 2020 through 2022''; and (C) in subsection (d)(2)(D), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''. SEC. 2. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020. <all>

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes.

Rep. Langevin, James R.

D

RI

This bill increases and extends through FY2022 emergency funding and extends through FY2022 certain flexibilities for states to administer foster care programs and services. This includes expanding eligibility for services until a youth reaches age 27, permitting a youth who left foster care to voluntarily return to foster care, and suspending certain education and training requirements.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR OLDER FOSTER YOUTH; EXTENSION OF PERIOD DURING WHICH PROGRAMMATIC FLEXIBILITIES ARE IN EFFECT. Division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) is amended-- (1) in section 3-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``$400,000,000'' and inserting ``$800,000,000''; and (II) by inserting ``to remain available through fiscal year 2022,'' after ``fiscal year 2021,''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``and 2021'' and inserting ``through 2022''; and (C) in each of subsections (c) and (d), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''; and (2) in section 4-- (A) in each of subsections (a), (d)(2)(A), (d)(2)(D), and (e), by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2022''; (B) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``fiscal year 2020 or fiscal year 2021'' and inserting ``any of fiscal years 2020 through 2022''; and (C) in subsection (d)(2)(D), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''. SEC. 2. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR OLDER FOSTER YOUTH; EXTENSION OF PERIOD DURING WHICH PROGRAMMATIC FLEXIBILITIES ARE IN EFFECT. Division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) is amended-- (1) in section 3-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``$400,000,000'' and inserting ``$800,000,000''; and (II) by inserting ``to remain available through fiscal year 2022,'' after ``fiscal year 2021,''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``and 2021'' and inserting ``through 2022''; and (C) in each of subsections (c) and (d), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''; and (2) in section 4-- (A) in each of subsections (a), (d)(2)(A), (d)(2)(D), and (e), by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2022''; (B) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``fiscal year 2020 or fiscal year 2021'' and inserting ``any of fiscal years 2020 through 2022''; and (C) in subsection (d)(2)(D), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''. SEC. 2. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR OLDER FOSTER YOUTH; EXTENSION OF PERIOD DURING WHICH PROGRAMMATIC FLEXIBILITIES ARE IN EFFECT. Division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) is amended-- (1) in section 3-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``$400,000,000'' and inserting ``$800,000,000''; and (II) by inserting ``to remain available through fiscal year 2022,'' after ``fiscal year 2021,''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``and 2021'' and inserting ``through 2022''; and (C) in each of subsections (c) and (d), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''; and (2) in section 4-- (A) in each of subsections (a), (d)(2)(A), (d)(2)(D), and (e), by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2022''; (B) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``fiscal year 2020 or fiscal year 2021'' and inserting ``any of fiscal years 2020 through 2022''; and (C) in subsection (d)(2)(D), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''. SEC. 2. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020. <all>

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR OLDER FOSTER YOUTH; EXTENSION OF PERIOD DURING WHICH PROGRAMMATIC FLEXIBILITIES ARE IN EFFECT. Division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) is amended-- (1) in section 3-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``$400,000,000'' and inserting ``$800,000,000''; and (II) by inserting ``to remain available through fiscal year 2022,'' after ``fiscal year 2021,''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``and 2021'' and inserting ``through 2022''; and (C) in each of subsections (c) and (d), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''; and (2) in section 4-- (A) in each of subsections (a), (d)(2)(A), (d)(2)(D), and (e), by striking ``2021'' and inserting ``2022''; (B) in subsection (b)(4), by striking ``fiscal year 2020 or fiscal year 2021'' and inserting ``any of fiscal years 2020 through 2022''; and (C) in subsection (d)(2)(D), by striking ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' and inserting ``period beginning on April 1, 2020 and ending with September 30, 2022''. SEC. 2. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020. <all>

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. ( a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. ( a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. ( a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. ( a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO EFFECT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHAFEE PROGRAM ON OTHER FEDERAL OR FEDERALLY SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE. ( a) In General.--Section 477(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) No effect on other federal or federally supported assistance.--The amount of any direct financial assistance provided under this section shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of assistance to be provided under, any other Federal or Federally supported assistance.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be applied and administered as if enacted on December 27, 2020.

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood and extend through FY 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Am

H.R.2834

Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act This bill establishes procedural requirements related to the custodial interrogation of a minor. Among the requirements, the custodial interrogation of a minor must comply with the following: If a custodial interrogation does not comply with the requirements, then a statement by a minor during the custodial interrogation and any evidence derived from that statement are inadmissible.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect life from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''. <all>

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes.

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony

D

CA

This bill establishes procedural requirements related to the custodial interrogation of a minor. Among the requirements, the custodial interrogation of a minor must comply with the following: If a custodial interrogation does not comply with the requirements, then a statement by a minor during the custodial interrogation and any evidence derived from that statement are inadmissible.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect life from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''. <all>

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect life from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect life from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''. <all>

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF MIRANDA RIGHTS BY A MINOR. (a) In General.--Chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3051 the following: ``Sec. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(b) Waiver.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver. ``(c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if-- ``(1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect life from an imminent threat; and ``(2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. ``(e) Inadmissible.--In any criminal prosecution brought by the United States, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible. ``(f) Minor Defined.--In this section, the term `minor' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''. <all>

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3501 the following item: ``3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor.''.

To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes. 3501A. Custodial interrogation of a minor ``(a) Notification.--Any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law shall notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and shall provide the location of where the minor is being detained. ``(d) Assigned Counsel.-- ``(1) In general.--A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor's case physically present during such interrogation. ``(2) Violation.--In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act - Requires any law enforcement officer who has arrested a minor for a violation of law to notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian that the minor has been arrested and provide the location of where the minor is being detained. (Sec. 2) Prohibits a minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation from waiving the privilege

H.R.6303

Armed Forces and National Security

TRICARE Equality Act of 2021 This bill addresses the administration of Department of Defense (DOD) health care programs and benefits in Puerto Rico. Specifically, the bill requires DOD to treat the administration of TRICARE Prime availability in Puerto Rico in a similar manner as a state. The bill also requires DOD to ensure that, in providing travel and transportation allowances related to specialty medical treatment, individuals located in Puerto Rico are eligible to receive such allowances. The Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office must coordinate with the Department of Health of Puerto Rico to share health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``TRICARE Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF TRICARE PROGRAM IN PUERTO RICO. (a) Improvements.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1076f the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(b) Expansion of Travel Benefits.--(1) In providing travel and transportation allowances under section 1074i of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that individuals located in Puerto Rico who, but for such location, would be eligible to receive such allowances pursuant to such section are eligible to receive such allowances. ``(2) The Secretary may revise the regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37, or prescribe such new regulations, as may be necessary for the administration of paragraph (1). ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. ``(d) Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office.--In this section, the term `Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office' means the Office established under section 1635(b) of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI of Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note).''. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects. <all>

TRICARE Equality Act of 2021

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.

TRICARE Equality Act of 2021

Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer

R

PR

This bill addresses the administration of Department of Defense (DOD) health care programs and benefits in Puerto Rico. Specifically, the bill requires DOD to treat the administration of TRICARE Prime availability in Puerto Rico in a similar manner as a state. The bill also requires DOD to ensure that, in providing travel and transportation allowances related to specialty medical treatment, individuals located in Puerto Rico are eligible to receive such allowances. The Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office must coordinate with the Department of Health of Puerto Rico to share health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``TRICARE Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF TRICARE PROGRAM IN PUERTO RICO. (a) Improvements.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1076f the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(b) Expansion of Travel Benefits.--(1) In providing travel and transportation allowances under section 1074i of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that individuals located in Puerto Rico who, but for such location, would be eligible to receive such allowances pursuant to such section are eligible to receive such allowances. ``(2) The Secretary may revise the regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37, or prescribe such new regulations, as may be necessary for the administration of paragraph (1). ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. ``(d) Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office.--In this section, the term `Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office' means the Office established under section 1635(b) of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI of Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note).''. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects. <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 ``TRICARE Equality Act of 2021''. 2. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF TRICARE PROGRAM IN PUERTO RICO. (a) Improvements.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1076f the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(b) Expansion of Travel Benefits.--(1) In providing travel and transportation allowances under section 1074i of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that individuals located in Puerto Rico who, but for such location, would be eligible to receive such allowances pursuant to such section are eligible to receive such allowances. ``(2) The Secretary may revise the regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37, or prescribe such new regulations, as may be necessary for the administration of paragraph (1). ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. ``(d) Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office.--In this section, the term `Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office' means the Office established under section 1635(b) of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI of Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note).''. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``TRICARE Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF TRICARE PROGRAM IN PUERTO RICO. (a) Improvements.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1076f the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(b) Expansion of Travel Benefits.--(1) In providing travel and transportation allowances under section 1074i of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that individuals located in Puerto Rico who, but for such location, would be eligible to receive such allowances pursuant to such section are eligible to receive such allowances. ``(2) The Secretary may revise the regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37, or prescribe such new regulations, as may be necessary for the administration of paragraph (1). ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. ``(d) Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office.--In this section, the term `Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office' means the Office established under section 1635(b) of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI of Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note).''. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``TRICARE Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF TRICARE PROGRAM IN PUERTO RICO. (a) Improvements.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1076f the following new section (and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly): ``Sec. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(b) Expansion of Travel Benefits.--(1) In providing travel and transportation allowances under section 1074i of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that individuals located in Puerto Rico who, but for such location, would be eligible to receive such allowances pursuant to such section are eligible to receive such allowances. ``(2) The Secretary may revise the regulations prescribed under section 464 of title 37, or prescribe such new regulations, as may be necessary for the administration of paragraph (1). ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. ``(d) Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office.--In this section, the term `Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office' means the Office established under section 1635(b) of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI of Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note).''. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. (b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the administration of the TRICARE program in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. 1076g. TRICARE program: administration in Puerto Rico ``(a) Availability of TRICARE Prime.--In designating geographical areas under section 1097(b)(3) of this title, the Secretary of Defense shall designate such areas in Puerto Rico in a similar manner used to designate such areas in the 50 States. ``(c) Health Information Exchange.--The Director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office shall coordinate with the Director of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. b) Sunset.--Section 1076g of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the date that is two years after the date on which Puerto Rico is declared to be a State of the United States of America and is admitted to the Union on equal footing with the other States in all respects.

TRICARE Equality Act of 2021 This bill amends federal law to require the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) provide for the availability of TRICARE Prime in Puerto Rico; and (2) coordinate with the Department (DHA) of Puerto Rico for the purpose of sharing health information through the Joint Health Information Exchange, or such successor initiative. The bill

S.4965

Health

This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. (a) Removing In-Person Requirements for Mental Health Services Furnished Through Telehealth.--Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of substance use disorder services and mental health services furnished through telehealth.--The geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or after July 1, 2019, to an eligible telehealth individual with a substance use disorder diagnosis for purposes of treatment of such disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, or, on or after the first day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), to an eligible telehealth individual for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, at an originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than an originating site described in subclause (IX) of such paragraph) or, for the period for which clause (iii) of paragraph (4)(C) applies, at any site described in such clause.''. (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. (c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. <all>

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

Sen. Sullivan, Dan

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This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. (a) Removing In-Person Requirements for Mental Health Services Furnished Through Telehealth.--Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of substance use disorder services and mental health services furnished through telehealth.--The geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or after July 1, 2019, to an eligible telehealth individual with a substance use disorder diagnosis for purposes of treatment of such disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, or, on or after the first day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), to an eligible telehealth individual for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, at an originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than an originating site described in subclause (IX) of such paragraph) or, for the period for which clause (iii) of paragraph (4)(C) applies, at any site described in such clause.''. (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. (c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (a) Removing In-Person Requirements for Mental Health Services Furnished Through Telehealth.--Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of substance use disorder services and mental health services furnished through telehealth.--The geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or after July 1, 2019, to an eligible telehealth individual with a substance use disorder diagnosis for purposes of treatment of such disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, or, on or after the first day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), to an eligible telehealth individual for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, at an originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than an originating site described in subclause (IX) of such paragraph) or, for the period for which clause (iii) of paragraph (4)(C) applies, at any site described in such clause.''. (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. (c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. (a) Removing In-Person Requirements for Mental Health Services Furnished Through Telehealth.--Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of substance use disorder services and mental health services furnished through telehealth.--The geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or after July 1, 2019, to an eligible telehealth individual with a substance use disorder diagnosis for purposes of treatment of such disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, or, on or after the first day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), to an eligible telehealth individual for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, at an originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than an originating site described in subclause (IX) of such paragraph) or, for the period for which clause (iii) of paragraph (4)(C) applies, at any site described in such clause.''. (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. (c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. (a) Removing In-Person Requirements for Mental Health Services Furnished Through Telehealth.--Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)) is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of substance use disorder services and mental health services furnished through telehealth.--The geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services furnished on or after July 1, 2019, to an eligible telehealth individual with a substance use disorder diagnosis for purposes of treatment of such disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, or, on or after the first day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), to an eligible telehealth individual for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, at an originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than an originating site described in subclause (IX) of such paragraph) or, for the period for which clause (iii) of paragraph (4)(C) applies, at any site described in such clause.''. (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. (c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. ( (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. ( (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. ( (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. ( (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. REMOVING THE IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS UNDER MEDICARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. ( (b) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Rural Health Clinics.-- Section 1834(y) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''. ( c) Mental Health Visits Furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers.--Section 1834(o)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``to hospice patients''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``prior to the day that is the 152nd day after the end of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B))''.

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. (Currently, telehealth services must be provided in person.) Amends title XIX (Medicaid) to: (1) eliminate the geographic requirements for telehealth visits to hospice patients; and (2)

S.J.Res.46

Immigration

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)

Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Mr. Johnson (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Braun, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Daines, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Lee, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Moran, Mr. Paul, Mr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Wicker, and Mrs. Fischer) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. Reg. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

Sen. Johnson, Ron

R

WI

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)

Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Mr. Johnson (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Braun, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Daines, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Lee, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Moran, Mr. Paul, Mr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Wicker, and Mrs. Fischer) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. Reg. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Mr. Johnson (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Braun, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Daines, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Lee, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Moran, Mr. Paul, Mr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Wicker, and Mrs. Fischer) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. Reg. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Mr. Johnson (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Braun, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Daines, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Lee, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Moran, Mr. Paul, Mr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Wicker, and Mrs. Fischer) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. Reg. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2022 Mr. Johnson (for himself, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Braun, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Daines, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Lee, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Moran, Mr. Paul, Mr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Wicker, and Mrs. Fischer) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. Reg. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Calendar No. 396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 18078 (March 29, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

396 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 46 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers''. _______________________________________________________________________ Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to ``Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers'' (87 Fed. May 25, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit to the Senate and the House of Representatives a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by DHS and the Department of Justice (DOJ) relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers."

S.1503

International Affairs

Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021 or the TRUST with Mexico Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to report on any nonconsensual use by Mexico of information or evidence obtained under the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty for purposes not stated in the request for such information or evidence. This report must encompass any such actions taken by Mexico on or after January 1, 2020, and it must include descriptions of (1) the action taken and its effect on U.S. national security, and (2) the assets and estimated net worth of Division General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021'' or the ``TRUST with Mexico Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) U.S.-mexico mutual legal assistance treaty.--The term ``U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty'' means the Treaty on Cooperation for Mutual Legal Assistance, done at Mexico City December 9, 1987, and entered into force May 3, 1991 (TIAS 91- 503). SEC. 3. REPORT ON ACTIONS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO IN VIOLATION OF THE U.S.-MEXICO MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TREATY. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) for every action identified in such report, a description of-- (A) the action taken; (B) the government agency or agencies responsible for such action; (C) a description of the action's effect on the joint counternarcotics efforts of the United States and Mexico; and (D) a description of the action's effect on the national security of the United States; and (2) a description of the assets of Division General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, including a description of-- (A) his estimated net worth; (B) the estimated net worth of his immediate family members; and (C) all of his real, personal, and intellectual property, bank or investment or similar accounts, and any other financial or business interests or holdings, including those outside of Mexico, whether obtained legitimately or illegitimately. <all>

Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021

A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes.

TRUST with Mexico Act of 2021 Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021

Sen. Cruz, Ted

R

TX

This bill requires the Department of State to report on any nonconsensual use by Mexico of information or evidence obtained under the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty for purposes not stated in the request for such information or evidence. This report must encompass any such actions taken by Mexico on or after January 1, 2020, and it must include descriptions of (1) the action taken and its effect on U.S. national security, and (2) the assets and estimated net worth of Division General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021'' or the ``TRUST with Mexico Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) U.S.-mexico mutual legal assistance treaty.--The term ``U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty'' means the Treaty on Cooperation for Mutual Legal Assistance, done at Mexico City December 9, 1987, and entered into force May 3, 1991 (TIAS 91- 503). SEC. 3. REPORT ON ACTIONS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO IN VIOLATION OF THE U.S.-MEXICO MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TREATY. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) for every action identified in such report, a description of-- (A) the action taken; (B) the government agency or agencies responsible for such action; (C) a description of the action's effect on the joint counternarcotics efforts of the United States and Mexico; and (D) a description of the action's effect on the national security of the United States; and (2) a description of the assets of Division General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, including a description of-- (A) his estimated net worth; (B) the estimated net worth of his immediate family members; and (C) all of his real, personal, and intellectual property, bank or investment or similar accounts, and any other financial or business interests or holdings, including those outside of Mexico, whether obtained legitimately or illegitimately. <all>

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021'' or the ``TRUST with Mexico Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. REPORT ON ACTIONS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO IN VIOLATION OF THE U.S.-MEXICO MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TREATY. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) for every action identified in such report, a description of-- (A) the action taken; (B) the government agency or agencies responsible for such action; (C) a description of the action's effect on the joint counternarcotics efforts of the United States and Mexico; and (D) a description of the action's effect on the national security of the United States; and (2) a description of the assets of Division General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, including a description of-- (A) his estimated net worth; (B) the estimated net worth of his immediate family members; and (C) all of his real, personal, and intellectual property, bank or investment or similar accounts, and any other financial or business interests or holdings, including those outside of Mexico, whether obtained legitimately or illegitimately.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021'' or the ``TRUST with Mexico Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) U.S.-mexico mutual legal assistance treaty.--The term ``U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty'' means the Treaty on Cooperation for Mutual Legal Assistance, done at Mexico City December 9, 1987, and entered into force May 3, 1991 (TIAS 91- 503). SEC. 3. REPORT ON ACTIONS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO IN VIOLATION OF THE U.S.-MEXICO MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TREATY. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) for every action identified in such report, a description of-- (A) the action taken; (B) the government agency or agencies responsible for such action; (C) a description of the action's effect on the joint counternarcotics efforts of the United States and Mexico; and (D) a description of the action's effect on the national security of the United States; and (2) a description of the assets of Division General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, including a description of-- (A) his estimated net worth; (B) the estimated net worth of his immediate family members; and (C) all of his real, personal, and intellectual property, bank or investment or similar accounts, and any other financial or business interests or holdings, including those outside of Mexico, whether obtained legitimately or illegitimately. <all>

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLES. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021'' or the ``TRUST with Mexico Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) U.S.-mexico mutual legal assistance treaty.--The term ``U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty'' means the Treaty on Cooperation for Mutual Legal Assistance, done at Mexico City December 9, 1987, and entered into force May 3, 1991 (TIAS 91- 503). SEC. 3. REPORT ON ACTIONS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO IN VIOLATION OF THE U.S.-MEXICO MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TREATY. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) for every action identified in such report, a description of-- (A) the action taken; (B) the government agency or agencies responsible for such action; (C) a description of the action's effect on the joint counternarcotics efforts of the United States and Mexico; and (D) a description of the action's effect on the national security of the United States; and (2) a description of the assets of Division General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, including a description of-- (A) his estimated net worth; (B) the estimated net worth of his immediate family members; and (C) all of his real, personal, and intellectual property, bank or investment or similar accounts, and any other financial or business interests or holdings, including those outside of Mexico, whether obtained legitimately or illegitimately. <all>

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes any actions taken by the Government of Mexico, on or after January 1, 2020, that contravene paragraph (1) of Article 6 of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.

Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021 or the TRUST with Mexico ACT of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress describing certain violations by Mexican authorities of the U.S.-Mexico Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. The report must include: (1) a description of the action taken; (2) the government agency or agencies responsible

H.R.4555

Health

Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct a public education campaign to increase oral health literacy and awareness. HRSA must design the campaign to focus on children, pregnant women, parents, older adults, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 340G-1 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 256g-1) the following: ``SEC. 340G-2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(b) Strategies.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall identify oral health literacy and awareness strategies that are evidence-based and focused on oral health care education, including education on prevention of oral disease such as early childhood and other caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. ``(e) Report to Congress.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the outcomes and effectiveness of the campaign. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness.

Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony

D

CA

This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct a public education campaign to increase oral health literacy and awareness. HRSA must design the campaign to focus on children, pregnant women, parents, older adults, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 340G-1 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 256g-1) the following: ``SEC. 340G-2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(b) Strategies.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall identify oral health literacy and awareness strategies that are evidence-based and focused on oral health care education, including education on prevention of oral disease such as early childhood and other caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. ``(e) Report to Congress.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the outcomes and effectiveness of the campaign. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 340G-1 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 256g-1) the following: ``SEC. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(b) Strategies.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall identify oral health literacy and awareness strategies that are evidence-based and focused on oral health care education, including education on prevention of oral disease such as early childhood and other caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. ``(e) Report to Congress.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the outcomes and effectiveness of the campaign. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 340G-1 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 256g-1) the following: ``SEC. 340G-2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(b) Strategies.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall identify oral health literacy and awareness strategies that are evidence-based and focused on oral health care education, including education on prevention of oral disease such as early childhood and other caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. ``(e) Report to Congress.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the outcomes and effectiveness of the campaign. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 340G-1 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 256g-1) the following: ``SEC. 340G-2. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(b) Strategies.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall identify oral health literacy and awareness strategies that are evidence-based and focused on oral health care education, including education on prevention of oral disease such as early childhood and other caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. ``(e) Report to Congress.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the outcomes and effectiveness of the campaign. ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness. Passed the House of Representatives December 8, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(a) Campaign.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall establish a public education campaign (referred to in this subsection as the `campaign') across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (including the health center program, oral health workforce programs, maternal and child health programs, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and rural health programs) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. ``(c) Focus.--The Secretary shall design the campaign to communicate directly with specific populations, including children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. ``(d) Outcomes.--In carrying out the campaign, the Secretary shall include a process for measuring outcomes and effectiveness.

Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. Requires the Secretary to: (1) identify oral health education strategies that are evidence-

H.R.1354

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area, and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act''. SEC. 2. RESOURCE STUDY OF THE LOS ANGELES COASTAL AREA, CALIFORNIA. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. (b) Special Resource Study.-- (1) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents.--In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <all>

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act

Rep. Lieu, Ted

D

CA

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. Interior shall (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area, and (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act''. SEC. 2. RESOURCE STUDY OF THE LOS ANGELES COASTAL AREA, CALIFORNIA. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. (b) Special Resource Study.-- (1) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents.--In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <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 ``Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act''. SEC. 2. RESOURCE STUDY OF THE LOS ANGELES COASTAL AREA, CALIFORNIA. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. (b) Special Resource Study.-- (1) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents.--In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act''. SEC. 2. RESOURCE STUDY OF THE LOS ANGELES COASTAL AREA, CALIFORNIA. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. (b) Special Resource Study.-- (1) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents.--In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <all>

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act''. SEC. 2. RESOURCE STUDY OF THE LOS ANGELES COASTAL AREA, CALIFORNIA. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. (b) Special Resource Study.-- (1) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a special resource study of the study area. (2) Contents.--In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (B) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; (C) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the Federal Government, State or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (D) consult with interested Federal agencies, State or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or any other interested individuals; and (E) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <all>

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( 3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. ( 4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( 3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. ( 4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( 3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. ( 4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( 3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. ( 4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( (4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. 2) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the coastline and adjacent areas to the Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including the areas in and around Ballona Creek and the Baldwin Hills and the San Pedro section of the City of Los Angeles, excluding the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue. ( 3) Applicable law.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. ( 4) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (A) the results of the study; and (B) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of portions of the Los Angeles coastal area in California to evaluate alternatives for protecting the resources of the coastal area, and for other purposes. Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate the national significance of the study area; (2) determine the suitability

S.4825

Crime and Law Enforcement

Safe Passage on Interstates Act This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for conduct involving the obstruction of interstate highways.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. (a) In General.--Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''. <all>

Safe Passage on Interstates Act

A bill to criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System.

Safe Passage on Interstates Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for conduct involving the obstruction of interstate highways.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. (a) In General.--Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''. <all>

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. (a) In General.--Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''. <all>

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. (a) In General.--Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''. <all>

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

Safe Passage on Interstates Act - Amends Federal highway law to prohibit knowingly engaging in an activity on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. (Currently, it is unlawful to knowingly obstruct the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle on an Interstate highway.) (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for

H.R.4159

Law

Courtroom Dogs Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to develop best practice guidelines for the use of service or support dogs in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom. <all>

Courtroom Dogs Act

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes.

Courtroom Dogs Act

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay

D

PA

This bill requires the Department of Justice to develop best practice guidelines for the use of service or support dogs in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom. <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 ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom. <all>

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom. <all>

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

Courtroom Dogs Act - Directs the Attorney General to develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for: (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification

H.R.4993

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts a veteran owes to a third party or owes under a health plan contract. Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to reimburse copayments of $100 or more and excludes deductibles and coinsurance from the limitation. This modification must apply with respect to any reimbursement claim for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including claims submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED TO A THIRD PARTY OR FOR WHICH THE VETERAN IS RESPONSIBLE UNDER A HEALTH-PLAN CONTRACT. (a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. 18-6091 (U.S. Vet. App.). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not. <all>

Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract.

Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021

Rep. Dingell, Debbie

D

MI

This bill modifies the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts a veteran owes to a third party or owes under a health plan contract. Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to reimburse copayments of $100 or more and excludes deductibles and coinsurance from the limitation. This modification must apply with respect to any reimbursement claim for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including claims submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED TO A THIRD PARTY OR FOR WHICH THE VETERAN IS RESPONSIBLE UNDER A HEALTH-PLAN CONTRACT. (a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. 18-6091 (U.S. Vet. App.). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not. <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 ``Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED TO A THIRD PARTY OR FOR WHICH THE VETERAN IS RESPONSIBLE UNDER A HEALTH-PLAN CONTRACT. (a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. 18-6091 (U.S. Vet. App.). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED TO A THIRD PARTY OR FOR WHICH THE VETERAN IS RESPONSIBLE UNDER A HEALTH-PLAN CONTRACT. (a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. 18-6091 (U.S. Vet. App.). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED TO A THIRD PARTY OR FOR WHICH THE VETERAN IS RESPONSIBLE UNDER A HEALTH-PLAN CONTRACT. (a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. 18-6091 (U.S. Vet. App.). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. ( (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. ( (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. ( (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. ( (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. ( (2) Reimbursement claim.--The term ``reimbursement claim'' includes any claim by a veteran for reimbursement of a copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or any other type of cost share for emergency treatment furnished to the veteran in a non- Department of Veterans Affairs facility and made by a veteran who had coverage under a health-plan contract, including any claim for the reasonable value of emergency treatment that was rejected or denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs, whether the rejection or denial was final or not.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. a) In General.--Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(i) The Secretary''; (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking ``or similar payment'' and inserting ``of less than $100''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `copayment' means a fixed amount paid by an individual for a covered health service received by the individual and does not include any amount paid for a deductible or coinsurance.''. (b) Application of Amendment.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Emergency treatment; health-plan contract.--The terms ``emergency treatment'' and ``health-plan contract'' have the meanings given those terms in section 1725(f) of title 38, United States Code. (

Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021 This bill amends the Veterans Health Administration (VA) Act to modify the limitation on VA reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. The bill applies to any reimbursement claim submitted to the VA for emergency care furnished on or after February 1, 2010,

H.R.5642

Health

Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021 This bill provides an exemption from any federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for individuals demonstrated to have COVID-19 antibodies.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . . . appear to be well protected against being reinfected with the virus . . .''. The study stated, ``the data from this study suggest that people who have had a positive result from a commercial antibody test appear to have substantial immunity to SARS-CoV-2 which means they are at a lower risk for future infection''. (2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. Immune cells and proteins that circulate in the body can recognize and kill the pathogen if it's encountered again, protecting against disease and reducing illness severity. All of these immune system components have been found in people who recover from SARS-CoV- 2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers found durable immune responses in the majority of people studied.''. (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. The study looked at 254 patients with mild to moderate symptoms over a period of eight months and found that their immune response to the virus remained durable and strong. (4) Patient and doctor relationships should always be paramount and forefront in each patient's life. (5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health. SEC. 3. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES. Any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 shall be exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. <all>

Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19.

Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021

Rep. Issa, Darrell E.

R

CA

This bill provides an exemption from any federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for individuals demonstrated to have COVID-19 antibodies.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . . . appear to be well protected against being reinfected with the virus . . .''. The study stated, ``the data from this study suggest that people who have had a positive result from a commercial antibody test appear to have substantial immunity to SARS-CoV-2 which means they are at a lower risk for future infection''. (2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. Immune cells and proteins that circulate in the body can recognize and kill the pathogen if it's encountered again, protecting against disease and reducing illness severity. All of these immune system components have been found in people who recover from SARS-CoV- 2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers found durable immune responses in the majority of people studied.''. (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. The study looked at 254 patients with mild to moderate symptoms over a period of eight months and found that their immune response to the virus remained durable and strong. (4) Patient and doctor relationships should always be paramount and forefront in each patient's life. (5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health. SEC. 3. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES. Any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 shall be exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. <all>

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . appear to be well protected against being reinfected with the virus . The study stated, ``the data from this study suggest that people who have had a positive result from a commercial antibody test appear to have substantial immunity to SARS-CoV-2 which means they are at a lower risk for future infection''. (2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. Immune cells and proteins that circulate in the body can recognize and kill the pathogen if it's encountered again, protecting against disease and reducing illness severity. All of these immune system components have been found in people who recover from SARS-CoV- 2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers found durable immune responses in the majority of people studied.''. (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. The study looked at 254 patients with mild to moderate symptoms over a period of eight months and found that their immune response to the virus remained durable and strong. (4) Patient and doctor relationships should always be paramount and forefront in each patient's life. (5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health. SEC. 3. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . . . appear to be well protected against being reinfected with the virus . . .''. The study stated, ``the data from this study suggest that people who have had a positive result from a commercial antibody test appear to have substantial immunity to SARS-CoV-2 which means they are at a lower risk for future infection''. (2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. Immune cells and proteins that circulate in the body can recognize and kill the pathogen if it's encountered again, protecting against disease and reducing illness severity. All of these immune system components have been found in people who recover from SARS-CoV- 2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers found durable immune responses in the majority of people studied.''. (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. The study looked at 254 patients with mild to moderate symptoms over a period of eight months and found that their immune response to the virus remained durable and strong. (4) Patient and doctor relationships should always be paramount and forefront in each patient's life. (5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health. SEC. 3. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES. Any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 shall be exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. <all>

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . . . appear to be well protected against being reinfected with the virus . . .''. The study stated, ``the data from this study suggest that people who have had a positive result from a commercial antibody test appear to have substantial immunity to SARS-CoV-2 which means they are at a lower risk for future infection''. (2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. Immune cells and proteins that circulate in the body can recognize and kill the pathogen if it's encountered again, protecting against disease and reducing illness severity. All of these immune system components have been found in people who recover from SARS-CoV- 2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers found durable immune responses in the majority of people studied.''. (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. The study looked at 254 patients with mild to moderate symptoms over a period of eight months and found that their immune response to the virus remained durable and strong. (4) Patient and doctor relationships should always be paramount and forefront in each patient's life. (5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health. SEC. 3. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES. Any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 shall be exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. <all>

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . . . (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. 5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. 2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES. Any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 shall be exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. 2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES. Any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 shall be exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . . . (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. 5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. 2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES. Any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 shall be exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . . . (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. 5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. 2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES. Any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 shall be exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . . . (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. 5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. 2) The National Institutes of Health reported in January 2021, that ``after people recover from infection with a virus, the immune system retains a memory of it. INAPPLICABILITY OF ANY COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ANTIBODIES. Any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 shall be exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19.

To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The National Institutes of Health reported in March, 2021, that ``people who have had evidence of a prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 . . . (3) A study at Emory University in July 2021, found that recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer- term immunity to the disease. 5) Religious, mental health, physical health, immune health, and other exemptions from vaccination requirements give patients and doctors the flexibility to adapt to the limitations or prerequisites of a patient's health.

Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes SARS-CoV-19 exempt from any federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19. The Congress finds that: (1) the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Emory University (GAU)

H.R.1885

Health

Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021 or the RUSH Protection Act of 2021 This bill applies certain modified payment limits to rural health clinics that temporarily enrolled in Medicare during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or that applied to enroll by December 31, 2020. The bill applies retroactively.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RURAL HEALTH CLINIC PAYMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(f)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking subclauses (I) and (II) and inserting the following: ``(I) with respect to a rural health clinic that had a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2020, increased by the percentage increase in the MEI applicable to primary care services furnished as of the first day of 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and ``(II) with respect to a rural health clinic that did not have a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and''; and (B) in clause (ii)(I), by striking ``under clause (i)(I)'' and inserting ``under subclause (I) or (II) of clause (i), as applicable,''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2019, was'' and inserting ``2020''; (B) in clause (i), by inserting ``was'' after ``(i)''; and (C) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii)(I) was enrolled under section 1866(j) (including temporary enrollment during the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) for such period); or ``(II) submitted an application for enrollment under section 1866(j) (or requested such a temporary enrollment for such period) that was received not later than December 31, 2020.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). <all>

RUSH Protection Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program.

RUSH Protection Act of 2021 Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021

Rep. Kind, Ron

D

WI

This bill applies certain modified payment limits to rural health clinics that temporarily enrolled in Medicare during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or that applied to enroll by December 31, 2020. The bill applies retroactively.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RURAL HEALTH CLINIC PAYMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(f)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking subclauses (I) and (II) and inserting the following: ``(I) with respect to a rural health clinic that had a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2020, increased by the percentage increase in the MEI applicable to primary care services furnished as of the first day of 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and ``(II) with respect to a rural health clinic that did not have a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and''; and (B) in clause (ii)(I), by striking ``under clause (i)(I)'' and inserting ``under subclause (I) or (II) of clause (i), as applicable,''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2019, was'' and inserting ``2020''; (B) in clause (i), by inserting ``was'' after ``(i)''; and (C) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii)(I) was enrolled under section 1866(j) (including temporary enrollment during the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) for such period); or ``(II) submitted an application for enrollment under section 1866(j) (or requested such a temporary enrollment for such period) that was received not later than December 31, 2020.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RURAL HEALTH CLINIC PAYMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(f)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking subclauses (I) and (II) and inserting the following: ``(I) with respect to a rural health clinic that had a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2020, increased by the percentage increase in the MEI applicable to primary care services furnished as of the first day of 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and ``(II) with respect to a rural health clinic that did not have a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and''; and (B) in clause (ii)(I), by striking ``under clause (i)(I)'' and inserting ``under subclause (I) or (II) of clause (i), as applicable,''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2019, was'' and inserting ``2020''; (B) in clause (i), by inserting ``was'' after ``(i)''; and (C) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii)(I) was enrolled under section 1866(j) (including temporary enrollment during the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) for such period); or ``(II) submitted an application for enrollment under section 1866(j) (or requested such a temporary enrollment for such period) that was received not later than December 31, 2020.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RURAL HEALTH CLINIC PAYMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(f)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking subclauses (I) and (II) and inserting the following: ``(I) with respect to a rural health clinic that had a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2020, increased by the percentage increase in the MEI applicable to primary care services furnished as of the first day of 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and ``(II) with respect to a rural health clinic that did not have a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and''; and (B) in clause (ii)(I), by striking ``under clause (i)(I)'' and inserting ``under subclause (I) or (II) of clause (i), as applicable,''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2019, was'' and inserting ``2020''; (B) in clause (i), by inserting ``was'' after ``(i)''; and (C) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii)(I) was enrolled under section 1866(j) (including temporary enrollment during the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) for such period); or ``(II) submitted an application for enrollment under section 1866(j) (or requested such a temporary enrollment for such period) that was received not later than December 31, 2020.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RURAL HEALTH CLINIC PAYMENTS. (a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(f)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking subclauses (I) and (II) and inserting the following: ``(I) with respect to a rural health clinic that had a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2020, increased by the percentage increase in the MEI applicable to primary care services furnished as of the first day of 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and ``(II) with respect to a rural health clinic that did not have a per visit payment amount established for services furnished in 2020-- ``(aa) the per visit payment amount applicable to such rural health clinic for rural health clinic services furnished in 2021; or ``(bb) the limit described in paragraph (2)(A); and''; and (B) in clause (ii)(I), by striking ``under clause (i)(I)'' and inserting ``under subclause (I) or (II) of clause (i), as applicable,''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``2019, was'' and inserting ``2020''; (B) in clause (i), by inserting ``was'' after ``(i)''; and (C) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii)(I) was enrolled under section 1866(j) (including temporary enrollment during the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) for such period); or ``(II) submitted an application for enrollment under section 1866(j) (or requested such a temporary enrollment for such period) that was received not later than December 31, 2020.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021'' or the ``RUSH Protection Act of 2021''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. a) In General.--Section 1833(f)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

Rural and Underserved Small Hospital Protection Act of 2021 or the RUSH Protection Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to adjust certain rural health clinic payments under the Medicare program. (Currently, the per visit payment amount for rural health clinics is increased by the percentage increase in the Medicare Advantage (MEI) applicable to primary care services furnished

H.R.1468

Government Operations and Politics

Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act This bill revokes the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to lease general purpose office space and instead provides for the General Services Administration to lease such space for the SEC. The bill's provisions do not affect those leases entered into by the SEC before this bill's enactment. The Government Accountability Office must (1) complete a review under which it shall update a 2016 report with respect to independent leasing authorities, and (2) report to Congress on the review.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act''. SEC. 2. LEASING OF SPACE FOR SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (a) In General.--Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Leasing of Space for Securities and Exchange Commission.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter.''. (b) Limitation on Statutory Construction.--The amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT LEASING AUTHORITIES. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b). (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. (2) Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease. (3) Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority. (4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.

Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes

D

DC

This bill revokes the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to lease general purpose office space and instead provides for the General Services Administration to lease such space for the SEC. The bill's provisions do not affect those leases entered into by the SEC before this bill's enactment. The Government Accountability Office must (1) complete a review under which it shall update a 2016 report with respect to independent leasing authorities, and (2) report to Congress on the review.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act''. SEC. 2. LEASING OF SPACE FOR SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (a) In General.--Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Leasing of Space for Securities and Exchange Commission.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter.''. (b) Limitation on Statutory Construction.--The amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT LEASING AUTHORITIES. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b). (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. (2) Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease. (3) Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority. (4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act''. 2. LEASING OF SPACE FOR SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter.''. (b) Limitation on Statutory Construction.--The amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT LEASING AUTHORITIES. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b). (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. (2) Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease. (3) Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority. (4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act''. SEC. 2. LEASING OF SPACE FOR SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (a) In General.--Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Leasing of Space for Securities and Exchange Commission.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter.''. (b) Limitation on Statutory Construction.--The amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT LEASING AUTHORITIES. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b). (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. (2) Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease. (3) Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority. (4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act''. SEC. 2. LEASING OF SPACE FOR SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (a) In General.--Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Leasing of Space for Securities and Exchange Commission.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. The Administrator may lease such space for the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 585 and this chapter.''. (b) Limitation on Statutory Construction.--The amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed to invalidate or otherwise affect a lease entered into by the Securities and Exchange Commission before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT LEASING AUTHORITIES. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the review described in subsection (b). (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. (2) Determining to what extent Federal entities with independent leasing authorities have had such authorities rescinded or amended and the number and amount of office and warehouse space such entities lease. (3) Determining to what extent have agencies with independent leasing authority utilized the General Services Administration for leasing, including utilization of delegation of authority. (4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Leasing of Space for Securities and Exchange Commission.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Leasing of Space for Securities and Exchange Commission.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Leasing of Space for Securities and Exchange Commission.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Leasing of Space for Securities and Exchange Commission.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report. Passed the House of Representatives September 14, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 3304 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Leasing of Space for Securities and Exchange Commission.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Securities and Exchange Commission may not lease general purpose office space. (b) Review.--The Comptroller General shall complete a review under which the Comptroller General shall update the 2016 report of the Comptroller General (GAO-16-648) with a specific focus on the following: (1) Updating the information included in Appendix II: Federal Entities That Reported Having Independent Leasing Authority for Domestic Offices and Warehouses of such report. ( 4) Identifying progress made on implementing the recommendations in such report.

Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act This bill amends federal law to eliminate the leasing authority of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC may not lease general purpose office space. The General Services Administration (GSA) may lease such space for the SEC. The bill directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to review the 2016 GAO report on

S.4088

Health

Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022 or the PAUSE Act of 2022 This bill maintains immigration restrictions put in place under public health emergency authorities to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 from foreign countries. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from rescinding or reducing the stringency of the restrictions. It also prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from stopping or reducing enforcement of the restrictions. These prohibitions remain in effect until (1) federal and state COVID-19 emergency orders are lifted, and (2) the risk of introducing COVID-19 in or from Canada and Mexico is minimal.

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. (a) HHS.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not remove, or lessen the stringency of, the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until-- (1) the public health emergency declared for COVID-19 under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), including renewals thereof, is no longer in effect; (2) the public health emergencies declared for COVID-19 by all States, including renewals thereof, are no longer in effect; and (3) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduces the travelers' health risk level for introducing, transmitting, and spreading COVID-19 in or from Canada and Mexico to Level 1. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``COVID-19 border health provisions'' means the restrictions established under part G of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264 et seq.; relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. Calendar No. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

PAUSE Act of 2022

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

PAUSE Act of 2022 Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID–19 Act of 2022

Sen. Cruz, Ted

R

TX

This bill maintains immigration restrictions put in place under public health emergency authorities to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 from foreign countries. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from rescinding or reducing the stringency of the restrictions. It also prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from stopping or reducing enforcement of the restrictions. These prohibitions remain in effect until (1) federal and state COVID-19 emergency orders are lifted, and (2) the risk of introducing COVID-19 in or from Canada and Mexico is minimal.

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. (a) HHS.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not remove, or lessen the stringency of, the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until-- (1) the public health emergency declared for COVID-19 under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), including renewals thereof, is no longer in effect; (2) the public health emergencies declared for COVID-19 by all States, including renewals thereof, are no longer in effect; and (3) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduces the travelers' health risk level for introducing, transmitting, and spreading COVID-19 in or from Canada and Mexico to Level 1. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``COVID-19 border health provisions'' means the restrictions established under part G of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264 et seq.; relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. Calendar No. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. 247d), including renewals thereof, is no longer in effect; (2) the public health emergencies declared for COVID-19 by all States, including renewals thereof, are no longer in effect; and (3) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduces the travelers' health risk level for introducing, transmitting, and spreading COVID-19 in or from Canada and Mexico to Level 1. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``COVID-19 border health provisions'' means the restrictions established under part G of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264 et seq. ; relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. Calendar No. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. (a) HHS.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not remove, or lessen the stringency of, the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until-- (1) the public health emergency declared for COVID-19 under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), including renewals thereof, is no longer in effect; (2) the public health emergencies declared for COVID-19 by all States, including renewals thereof, are no longer in effect; and (3) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduces the travelers' health risk level for introducing, transmitting, and spreading COVID-19 in or from Canada and Mexico to Level 1. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``COVID-19 border health provisions'' means the restrictions established under part G of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264 et seq.; relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. Calendar No. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. (a) HHS.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not remove, or lessen the stringency of, the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until-- (1) the public health emergency declared for COVID-19 under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), including renewals thereof, is no longer in effect; (2) the public health emergencies declared for COVID-19 by all States, including renewals thereof, are no longer in effect; and (3) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduces the travelers' health risk level for introducing, transmitting, and spreading COVID-19 in or from Canada and Mexico to Level 1. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``COVID-19 border health provisions'' means the restrictions established under part G of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264 et seq.; relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. Calendar No. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. ( relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020.

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. ( relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020.

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. ( relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020.

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. ( relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020.

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020. 356 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4088 _______________________________________________________________________

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2022''. (b) Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall not cease or lessen the implementation of the COVID-19 border health provisions unless and until each of the conditions listed in subsection (a) is met. ( relating to quarantine and inspection) to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of COVID-19 from one or more foreign countries into the United States, including the order titled ``Order under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 265, 268): Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists'' issued by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on October 13, 2020.

Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2022 or the PAUSE Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from removing, or lessening, the stringency of the COVID (Coordinated Voluntary Initiative for the Elimination of Infectious Diseases) border health provisions until: (1) the

S.2121

Law

Courtroom Dogs Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to develop best practice guidelines for the use of service or support dogs in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom. <all>

Courtroom Dogs Act

A bill to develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes.

Courtroom Dogs Act

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill requires the Department of Justice to develop best practice guidelines for the use of service or support dogs in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom. <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 ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom. <all>

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Courtroom Dogs Act''. SEC. 2. BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF DOGS IN FEDERAL COURTS. (a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. (b) Best Practice Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for-- (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs; (4) addressing liability concerns; and (5) ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations. (c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. (d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom. <all>

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. ( (e) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from-- (1) providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or (2) retaining control of the courtroom.

To develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Qualified Training Organization.--In this section, the term ``qualified training organization'' means an organization that-- (1) meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (2) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and (3) includes staff members with knowledge about-- (A) the criminal justice system; and (B) the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization. c) Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization. ( d) Guidelines.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines. (

Courtroom Dogs Act - Directs the Attorney General to develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for: (1) avoiding prejudice; (2) addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required; (3) stating what experience, training, or certification

H.R.5042

Public Lands and Natural Resources

This bill prohibits from having the force and effect of law a provision of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619), titled Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, that requires the Department of the Interior to recommend steps to achieve the goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. The President and each federal agency may not take specified actions with respect to that provision of Executive Order 14008, any successor executive order, or a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIMITATION ON EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACQUISITION OF LAND. (a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. (b) Executive Branch Action Restricted.--The President, and each Federal agency, may not-- (1) take an action if the sole authorization for such action is a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (2) mandate that a State, Tribal, or local government adopt, or participate in, specific conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (3) with respect to private property owners who do not wish to sell their property to the Federal Government, use Federal agency programs or funds to acquire private property from such private property owners in order to increase Federal holdings of public lands based on a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; or (4) with respect to private land, mandate that the owners of such land adopt, or participate in, conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign. (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. (d) Covered Order or Campaign Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered Executive order or campaign'' means-- (1) section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign. <all>

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.

Rep. Cheney, Liz

R

WY

This bill prohibits from having the force and effect of law a provision of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619), titled Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, that requires the Department of the Interior to recommend steps to achieve the goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. The President and each federal agency may not take specified actions with respect to that provision of Executive Order 14008, any successor executive order, or a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIMITATION ON EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACQUISITION OF LAND. (a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. (b) Executive Branch Action Restricted.--The President, and each Federal agency, may not-- (1) take an action if the sole authorization for such action is a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (2) mandate that a State, Tribal, or local government adopt, or participate in, specific conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (3) with respect to private property owners who do not wish to sell their property to the Federal Government, use Federal agency programs or funds to acquire private property from such private property owners in order to increase Federal holdings of public lands based on a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; or (4) with respect to private land, mandate that the owners of such land adopt, or participate in, conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign. (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. (d) Covered Order or Campaign Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered Executive order or campaign'' means-- (1) section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign. <all>

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIMITATION ON EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACQUISITION OF LAND. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. (b) Executive Branch Action Restricted.--The President, and each Federal agency, may not-- (1) take an action if the sole authorization for such action is a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (2) mandate that a State, Tribal, or local government adopt, or participate in, specific conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (3) with respect to private property owners who do not wish to sell their property to the Federal Government, use Federal agency programs or funds to acquire private property from such private property owners in order to increase Federal holdings of public lands based on a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; or (4) with respect to private land, mandate that the owners of such land adopt, or participate in, conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign. (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. (d) Covered Order or Campaign Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered Executive order or campaign'' means-- (1) section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIMITATION ON EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACQUISITION OF LAND. (a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. (b) Executive Branch Action Restricted.--The President, and each Federal agency, may not-- (1) take an action if the sole authorization for such action is a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (2) mandate that a State, Tribal, or local government adopt, or participate in, specific conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (3) with respect to private property owners who do not wish to sell their property to the Federal Government, use Federal agency programs or funds to acquire private property from such private property owners in order to increase Federal holdings of public lands based on a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; or (4) with respect to private land, mandate that the owners of such land adopt, or participate in, conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign. (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. (d) Covered Order or Campaign Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered Executive order or campaign'' means-- (1) section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign. <all>

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LIMITATION ON EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACQUISITION OF LAND. (a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. (b) Executive Branch Action Restricted.--The President, and each Federal agency, may not-- (1) take an action if the sole authorization for such action is a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (2) mandate that a State, Tribal, or local government adopt, or participate in, specific conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; (3) with respect to private property owners who do not wish to sell their property to the Federal Government, use Federal agency programs or funds to acquire private property from such private property owners in order to increase Federal holdings of public lands based on a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign; or (4) with respect to private land, mandate that the owners of such land adopt, or participate in, conservation practices developed as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign. (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. (d) Covered Order or Campaign Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered Executive order or campaign'' means-- (1) section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign. <all>

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. ( (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. ( (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. ( (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. ( (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

To provide that section 216 of Executive Order 14008 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes. 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad) shall have no force or effect. ( (c) DOI Payment of Property Taxes.--On an annual basis, with respect to any private land acquired by the Federal Government as the result of a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered Executive order or campaign, the Secretary of the Interior shall pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes, as determined by the county, if such land remained private land. ( 7619; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad); (2) any successor Executive order; and (3) a program, campaign, or effort with similar goals to section 216 of Executive Order 14008, including the America the Beautiful campaign.

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 2009 to prohibit the President, and each federal agency, from taking an action if the sole authorization for such action is a report or recommendation initiated pursuant to a covered executive order or campaign. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to pay to each county the amount such land would be assessed for property taxes if it remained

H.R.5632

Health

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021 This bill establishes a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacy under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Currently, there is no statutory definition. Regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) define a long-term care pharmacy as a pharmacy that is owned by or under contract with a long-term care facility to provide prescription drugs to the facility's residents. Additional requirements are set out in CMS guidance relating to the Medicare prescription drug benefit; pharmacies are also subject to regulations and guidance from other agencies (e.g., packaging requirements from the Food and Drug Administration). The bill defines a long-term care pharmacy as a state-licensed pharmacy that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who have certain comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions and who reside in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, or any other applicable setting (as determined by the CMS). The term enhanced pharmacy and clinical services includes medication dispensed in special packaging, drug utilization review, and 24-7 availability of medication delivery and on-call pharmacists.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies.

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021

Rep. Schrader, Kurt

D

OR

This bill establishes a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacy under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Currently, there is no statutory definition. Regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) define a long-term care pharmacy as a pharmacy that is owned by or under contract with a long-term care facility to provide prescription drugs to the facility's residents. Additional requirements are set out in CMS guidance relating to the Medicare prescription drug benefit; pharmacies are also subject to regulations and guidance from other agencies (e.g., packaging requirements from the Food and Drug Administration). The bill defines a long-term care pharmacy as a state-licensed pharmacy that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who have certain comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions and who reside in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, or any other applicable setting (as determined by the CMS). The term enhanced pharmacy and clinical services includes medication dispensed in special packaging, drug utilization review, and 24-7 availability of medication delivery and on-call pharmacists.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to define a "long-term care pharmacy" as a pharmacy licensed under applicable state law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility. The bill defines "enhanced pharmacy" to include

H.R.7522

International Affairs

Global Criminal Justice Act This bill states that there should be an Office of Global Criminal Justice established in the Department of State. If such an office is established, it shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global Criminal Justice Act''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. (b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. (2) Assist in formulating United States policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for atrocities. (3) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, United States Government positions relating to the international and hybrid courts currently prosecuting persons suspected of atrocities around the world. (4) Work with other governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, as appropriate, to establish and assist international and domestic commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions, and tribunals to investigate, document, and prosecute atrocities around the world. (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. (6) Provide advice and expertise on transitional justice mechanisms to United States personnel operating in conflict and post-conflict environments. (7) Act as a point of contact for international, hybrid, and domestic tribunals exercising jurisdiction over atrocities committed around the world. (8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. (9) Perform any additional duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of State may prescribe. (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. <all>

Global Criminal Justice Act

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes.

Global Criminal Justice Act

Rep. Omar, Ilhan

D

MN

This bill states that there should be an Office of Global Criminal Justice established in the Department of State. If such an office is established, it shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global Criminal Justice Act''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. (b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. (2) Assist in formulating United States policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for atrocities. (3) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, United States Government positions relating to the international and hybrid courts currently prosecuting persons suspected of atrocities around the world. (4) Work with other governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, as appropriate, to establish and assist international and domestic commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions, and tribunals to investigate, document, and prosecute atrocities around the world. (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. (6) Provide advice and expertise on transitional justice mechanisms to United States personnel operating in conflict and post-conflict environments. (7) Act as a point of contact for international, hybrid, and domestic tribunals exercising jurisdiction over atrocities committed around the world. (8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. (9) Perform any additional duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of State may prescribe. (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. <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 ``Global Criminal Justice Act''. SEC. OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. (b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. (2) Assist in formulating United States policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for atrocities. (3) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, United States Government positions relating to the international and hybrid courts currently prosecuting persons suspected of atrocities around the world. (4) Work with other governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, as appropriate, to establish and assist international and domestic commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions, and tribunals to investigate, document, and prosecute atrocities around the world. (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. (6) Provide advice and expertise on transitional justice mechanisms to United States personnel operating in conflict and post-conflict environments. (7) Act as a point of contact for international, hybrid, and domestic tribunals exercising jurisdiction over atrocities committed around the world. (8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. (9) Perform any additional duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of State may prescribe. (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global Criminal Justice Act''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. (b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. (2) Assist in formulating United States policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for atrocities. (3) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, United States Government positions relating to the international and hybrid courts currently prosecuting persons suspected of atrocities around the world. (4) Work with other governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, as appropriate, to establish and assist international and domestic commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions, and tribunals to investigate, document, and prosecute atrocities around the world. (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. (6) Provide advice and expertise on transitional justice mechanisms to United States personnel operating in conflict and post-conflict environments. (7) Act as a point of contact for international, hybrid, and domestic tribunals exercising jurisdiction over atrocities committed around the world. (8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. (9) Perform any additional duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of State may prescribe. (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. <all>

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global Criminal Justice Act''. SEC. 2. OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. (b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. (2) Assist in formulating United States policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for atrocities. (3) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, United States Government positions relating to the international and hybrid courts currently prosecuting persons suspected of atrocities around the world. (4) Work with other governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, as appropriate, to establish and assist international and domestic commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions, and tribunals to investigate, document, and prosecute atrocities around the world. (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. (6) Provide advice and expertise on transitional justice mechanisms to United States personnel operating in conflict and post-conflict environments. (7) Act as a point of contact for international, hybrid, and domestic tribunals exercising jurisdiction over atrocities committed around the world. (8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. (9) Perform any additional duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of State may prescribe. (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. <all>

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. ( (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. ( c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. ( 8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. ( (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. ( 8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. ( (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. ( (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. ( c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. ( 8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. ( (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. ( (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. ( c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. ( 8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. ( (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. ( (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. ( c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There should be established within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice (referred to in this section as the ``Office''), which may be placed within the organizational structure of the Department at the discretion of the Secretary. ( 8) Represent the Department on any interagency whole-of- government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other atrocities. ( (c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To encourage the establishment in the Department of State of an Office of Global Criminal Justice, and for other purposes. b) Duties.--The Office should carry out the following: (1) Advise the Secretary of State and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. ( (5) Coordinate, as appropriate and with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, the deployment of diplomatic, legal, economic, military, and other tools to help collect evidence of atrocities, judge those responsible, protect and assist victims, enable reconciliation, prevent and deter atrocities, and promote the rule of law. ( c) Supervision.--If established, the Office shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice who is nominated by the President and appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Global Criminal Justice Act - Directs the Secretary of State to establish within the Department of State an Office of Global Criminal Justice to: (1) advise the Secretary and other relevant senior officials on issues related to atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide; (2) assist in formulating U.S. policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for

H.R.7441

Immigration

Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to exempt non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) from certain annual caps on admission upon a determination that, due to an acute labor shortage, the needs of American businesses in certain sectors cannot be met with American workers. Such exemptions shall be available from FY2022 through FY2024 and may be available for an additional fiscal year if the Department of Labor determines such an extension is warranted due to U.S. labor shortages.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LABOR SHORTAGE. (a) In General.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses in any sector referred to in subsection (b) is experiencing an acute labor shortage that cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2022 with United States workers, may exempt aliens, in blocs of not more than 250 aliens, from the numerical limitations under sections 201(d), 202(a) (if such alien is classified under section 203(b)(3)), and 203(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(d), 1152(a), and 1153(b)(3)). Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. (b) Sectors Identified.--An industrial sector identified in this section is a classified under any of the following North American Industrial Classification System codes: (1) 311811. (2) 311812. (3) 311813. (4) 311821. (5) 311824. (6) 311830. (7) 311911. (8) 311919. (9) 311920. (10) 311930. (11) 311941. (12) 311942. (13) 311991. (14) 311999. (15) 312111. (16) 312112. (17) 312113. (18) 321211. (19) 321212. (20) 321213. (21) 321214. (22) 321219. (23) 321911. (24) 321912. (25) 321918. (26) 321920. (27) 321991. (28) 321992. (29) 321999. (30) 484110. (31) 484121. (32) 484122. (33) 722310. (34) 722320. (35) 722330. (36) 722410. (37) 722511. (38) 722513. (39) 722514. (40) 722515. (41) 811111. (42) 811112. (43) 811113. (44) 811118. (45) 811121. (46) 811122. (47) 811191. (48) 811192. (49) 811198. (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension. <all>

Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes.

Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022

Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn

D

GA

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to exempt non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) from certain annual caps on admission upon a determination that, due to an acute labor shortage, the needs of American businesses in certain sectors cannot be met with American workers. Such exemptions shall be available from FY2022 through FY2024 and may be available for an additional fiscal year if the Department of Labor determines such an extension is warranted due to U.S. labor shortages.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LABOR SHORTAGE. (a) In General.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses in any sector referred to in subsection (b) is experiencing an acute labor shortage that cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2022 with United States workers, may exempt aliens, in blocs of not more than 250 aliens, from the numerical limitations under sections 201(d), 202(a) (if such alien is classified under section 203(b)(3)), and 203(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(d), 1152(a), and 1153(b)(3)). Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. (b) Sectors Identified.--An industrial sector identified in this section is a classified under any of the following North American Industrial Classification System codes: (1) 311811. (2) 311812. (3) 311813. (4) 311821. (5) 311824. (6) 311830. (7) 311911. (8) 311919. (9) 311920. (10) 311930. (11) 311941. (12) 311942. (13) 311991. (14) 311999. (15) 312111. (16) 312112. (17) 312113. (18) 321211. (19) 321212. (20) 321213. (21) 321214. (22) 321219. (23) 321911. (24) 321912. (25) 321918. (26) 321920. (27) 321991. (28) 321992. (29) 321999. (30) 484110. (31) 484121. (32) 484122. (33) 722310. (34) 722320. (35) 722330. (36) 722410. (37) 722511. (38) 722513. (39) 722514. (40) 722515. (41) 811111. (42) 811112. (43) 811113. (44) 811118. (45) 811121. (46) 811122. (47) 811191. (48) 811192. (49) 811198. (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension. <all>

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LABOR SHORTAGE. 1151(d), 1152(a), and 1153(b)(3)). Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. (b) Sectors Identified.--An industrial sector identified in this section is a classified under any of the following North American Industrial Classification System codes: (1) 311811. (3) 311813. (4) 311821. (5) 311824. (6) 311830. (7) 311911. (8) 311919. (9) 311920. (10) 311930. (11) 311941. (12) 311942. (13) 311991. (14) 311999. (15) 312111. (16) 312112. (17) 312113. (18) 321211. (19) 321212. (20) 321213. (21) 321214. (22) 321219. (23) 321911. (24) 321912. (25) 321918. (26) 321920. (27) 321991. (28) 321992. (29) 321999. (30) 484110. (31) 484121. (32) 484122. (33) 722310. (34) 722320. (35) 722330. (36) 722410. (37) 722511. (38) 722513. (39) 722514. (40) 722515. (41) 811111. (42) 811112. (43) 811113. (44) 811118. (45) 811121. (46) 811122. (47) 811191. (48) 811192. (49) 811198. (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LABOR SHORTAGE. (a) In General.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses in any sector referred to in subsection (b) is experiencing an acute labor shortage that cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2022 with United States workers, may exempt aliens, in blocs of not more than 250 aliens, from the numerical limitations under sections 201(d), 202(a) (if such alien is classified under section 203(b)(3)), and 203(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(d), 1152(a), and 1153(b)(3)). Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. (b) Sectors Identified.--An industrial sector identified in this section is a classified under any of the following North American Industrial Classification System codes: (1) 311811. (2) 311812. (3) 311813. (4) 311821. (5) 311824. (6) 311830. (7) 311911. (8) 311919. (9) 311920. (10) 311930. (11) 311941. (12) 311942. (13) 311991. (14) 311999. (15) 312111. (16) 312112. (17) 312113. (18) 321211. (19) 321212. (20) 321213. (21) 321214. (22) 321219. (23) 321911. (24) 321912. (25) 321918. (26) 321920. (27) 321991. (28) 321992. (29) 321999. (30) 484110. (31) 484121. (32) 484122. (33) 722310. (34) 722320. (35) 722330. (36) 722410. (37) 722511. (38) 722513. (39) 722514. (40) 722515. (41) 811111. (42) 811112. (43) 811113. (44) 811118. (45) 811121. (46) 811122. (47) 811191. (48) 811192. (49) 811198. (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension. <all>

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. LABOR SHORTAGE. (a) In General.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and upon the determination that the needs of American businesses in any sector referred to in subsection (b) is experiencing an acute labor shortage that cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2022 with United States workers, may exempt aliens, in blocs of not more than 250 aliens, from the numerical limitations under sections 201(d), 202(a) (if such alien is classified under section 203(b)(3)), and 203(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(d), 1152(a), and 1153(b)(3)). Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. (b) Sectors Identified.--An industrial sector identified in this section is a classified under any of the following North American Industrial Classification System codes: (1) 311811. (2) 311812. (3) 311813. (4) 311821. (5) 311824. (6) 311830. (7) 311911. (8) 311919. (9) 311920. (10) 311930. (11) 311941. (12) 311942. (13) 311991. (14) 311999. (15) 312111. (16) 312112. (17) 312113. (18) 321211. (19) 321212. (20) 321213. (21) 321214. (22) 321219. (23) 321911. (24) 321912. (25) 321918. (26) 321920. (27) 321991. (28) 321992. (29) 321999. (30) 484110. (31) 484121. (32) 484122. (33) 722310. (34) 722320. (35) 722330. (36) 722410. (37) 722511. (38) 722513. (39) 722514. (40) 722515. (41) 811111. (42) 811112. (43) 811113. (44) 811118. (45) 811121. (46) 811122. (47) 811191. (48) 811192. (49) 811198. (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension. <all>

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

To provide for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment-based immigrants for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. Any petition subject to such exemption shall be approved not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act. ( c) Effective Date.--This Act shall remain in effect only for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, except that the Secretary of Homeland Security may extend such date by an additional 1 fiscal year is if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that labor shortages in the U.S. warrant such an extension.

Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to exempt certain employment-based immigrants from the numerical limitations under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) for purposes of filling a labor shortage, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Provides for the exemption from numerical limitation of certain employment based immigrants for purposes for filling a

H.R.4482

Taxation

EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act This bill denies the earned income tax credit and the refundable portion of the child tax credit to individuals who are not authorized to work in the United States.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act''. SEC. 2. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 24(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in united states not eligible for refundable portion of credit.-- No amount may be refunded under this subsection to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless such taxpayer (or, in the case of a joint return, the taxpayer's spouse) was issued a social security number either as a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year.''. (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>

EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes.

EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act

Rep. Posey, Bill

R

FL

This bill denies the earned income tax credit and the refundable portion of the child tax credit to individuals who are not authorized to work in the United States.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act''. SEC. 2. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 24(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in united states not eligible for refundable portion of credit.-- No amount may be refunded under this subsection to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless such taxpayer (or, in the case of a joint return, the taxpayer's spouse) was issued a social security number either as a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year.''. (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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act''. 2. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. SEC. 3. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 24(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in united states not eligible for refundable portion of credit.-- No amount may be refunded under this subsection to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless such taxpayer (or, in the case of a joint return, the taxpayer's spouse) was issued a social security number either as a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year.''. (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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act''. SEC. 2. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 24(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in united states not eligible for refundable portion of credit.-- No amount may be refunded under this subsection to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless such taxpayer (or, in the case of a joint return, the taxpayer's spouse) was issued a social security number either as a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year.''. (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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act''. SEC. 2. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. INDIVIDUALS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN EMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 24(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) Individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in united states not eligible for refundable portion of credit.-- No amount may be refunded under this subsection to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless such taxpayer (or, in the case of a joint return, the taxpayer's spouse) was issued a social security number either as a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year.''. (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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( 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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( (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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( (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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( 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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( (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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( 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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( (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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( 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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( (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 require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 32(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``(other than'' and all that follows through ``of the Social Security Act)'', and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, but only if, in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the social security number is issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

EITC and ACTC Eligibility Verification Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require as a condition of the earned income tax credit that an individual be allowed to engage in employment in the United States, and for other purposes. Prohibits the refundable portion of such credit from being refunded to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless such taxpayer (

S.1574

Health

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021 This bill establishes a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacy under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Currently, there is no statutory definition. Regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) define a long-term care pharmacy as a pharmacy that is owned by or under contract with a long-term care facility to provide prescription drugs to the facility's residents. Additional requirements are set out in CMS guidance relating to the Medicare prescription drug benefit; pharmacies are also subject to regulations and guidance from other agencies (e.g., packaging requirements from the Food and Drug Administration). The bill defines a long-term care pharmacy as a state-licensed pharmacy that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who have certain comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions and who reside in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, or any other applicable setting (as determined by the CMS). The term enhanced pharmacy and clinical services includes medication dispensed in special packaging, drug utilization review, and 24-7 availability of medication delivery and on-call pharmacists.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021

A bill to codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies.

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021

Sen. Scott, Tim

R

SC

This bill establishes a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacy under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Currently, there is no statutory definition. Regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) define a long-term care pharmacy as a pharmacy that is owned by or under contract with a long-term care facility to provide prescription drugs to the facility's residents. Additional requirements are set out in CMS guidance relating to the Medicare prescription drug benefit; pharmacies are also subject to regulations and guidance from other agencies (e.g., packaging requirements from the Food and Drug Administration). The bill defines a long-term care pharmacy as a state-licensed pharmacy that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who have certain comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions and who reside in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, or any other applicable setting (as determined by the CMS). The term enhanced pharmacy and clinical services includes medication dispensed in special packaging, drug utilization review, and 24-7 availability of medication delivery and on-call pharmacists.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITION. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(2) Enhanced pharmacy and clinical services.--As used in this subsection, the term `enhanced pharmacy and clinical services' includes-- ``(A) medications dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order in specialized packaging which shall include unit of use packaging, unit dose packaging, single use containers, packaging from remote automated dispensing technology, or other packaging required; ``(B) drug utilization review to identify potential adverse drug reactions and inappropriate drug usage; ``(C) medication reconciliation services at the transition of care and other necessary clinical management and medication services; ``(D) timely medication delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(E) pharmacist on-call availability to provider dispensing and clinical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; ``(F) emergency supplies of medication as permitted by law and as required, including emergency kits or remote automated dispensing technology at a facility; and ``(G) such other services as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

To codify a statutory definition for long-term care pharmacies. Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f) Long-Term Care Pharmacy Defined.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `long-term care pharmacy' means a pharmacy licensed under applicable State law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)). ``(3) Individuals requiring enhanced medication services.-- As used in this subsection, the term `individual who requires enhanced medication services' means an individual who has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that are life-threatening or significantly limit overall health or function, pose a high risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcomes, and require enhanced pharmacy and clinical services. ``(4) Facility.--As used in this subsection, the term `facility' includes a facility described in section 1819(a), 1919(a), or 1905(d), or any other setting in which individuals who require enhanced medication services reside as determined by the Secretary.''.

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to define a "long-term care pharmacy" as a pharmacy licensed under applicable state law that is able to provide enhanced pharmacy and clinical services to individuals who require enhanced medication services and reside in a facility. The bill defines "enhanced pharmacy" to include

H.R.6593

Crime and Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act This bill expands the allowable use of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for a pilot program for local law enforcement agencies in rural areas to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty. The bill also requires at least 50% of grants under the program to be awarded to rural areas.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF RURAL NALAXONE PILOT PROGRAMS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM. Section 3021 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10701) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) A pilot program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty, as described in subsection (f).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Rural Nalaxone Pilot Program.--The pilot program described under this subsection shall make grants to rural areas to implement a program for local law enforcement agencies to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.''. SEC. 3. PROVISION REGARDING CERTAIN FUNDING LEVEL FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. SEC. 4. DEFINITION. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''. <all>

Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes.

Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act

Rep. Newhouse, Dan

R

WA

This bill expands the allowable use of grant funds under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program administered by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the bill allows grants to be used for a pilot program for local law enforcement agencies in rural areas to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty. The bill also requires at least 50% of grants under the program to be awarded to rural areas.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF RURAL NALAXONE PILOT PROGRAMS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM. Section 3021 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10701) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) A pilot program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty, as described in subsection (f).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Rural Nalaxone Pilot Program.--The pilot program described under this subsection shall make grants to rural areas to implement a program for local law enforcement agencies to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.''. SEC. 3. PROVISION REGARDING CERTAIN FUNDING LEVEL FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. SEC. 4. DEFINITION. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''. <all>

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act''. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF RURAL NALAXONE PILOT PROGRAMS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM. Section 3021 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10701) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) A pilot program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty, as described in subsection (f). 3. PROVISION REGARDING CERTAIN FUNDING LEVEL FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. SEC. 4. DEFINITION. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF RURAL NALAXONE PILOT PROGRAMS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM. Section 3021 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10701) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) A pilot program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty, as described in subsection (f).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Rural Nalaxone Pilot Program.--The pilot program described under this subsection shall make grants to rural areas to implement a program for local law enforcement agencies to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.''. SEC. 3. PROVISION REGARDING CERTAIN FUNDING LEVEL FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. SEC. 4. DEFINITION. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''. <all>

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF RURAL NALAXONE PILOT PROGRAMS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM. Section 3021 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10701) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) A pilot program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty, as described in subsection (f).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Rural Nalaxone Pilot Program.--The pilot program described under this subsection shall make grants to rural areas to implement a program for local law enforcement agencies to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.''. SEC. 3. PROVISION REGARDING CERTAIN FUNDING LEVEL FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. SEC. 4. DEFINITION. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''. <all>

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Rural Nalaxone Pilot Program.--The pilot program described under this subsection shall make grants to rural areas to implement a program for local law enforcement agencies to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.''. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Rural Nalaxone Pilot Program.--The pilot program described under this subsection shall make grants to rural areas to implement a program for local law enforcement agencies to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.''. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Rural Nalaxone Pilot Program.--The pilot program described under this subsection shall make grants to rural areas to implement a program for local law enforcement agencies to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.''. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Rural Nalaxone Pilot Program.--The pilot program described under this subsection shall make grants to rural areas to implement a program for local law enforcement agencies to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.''. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Rural Nalaxone Pilot Program.--The pilot program described under this subsection shall make grants to rural areas to implement a program for local law enforcement agencies to purchase opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, for use by officers in the line of duty.''. Section 3024 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10704) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2)(C) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) provides that no less than 50 percent of grants issued pursuant to this part shall be awarded to rural areas.''. Section 3025 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10705) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) The term `rural area' have the meanings given such terms in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).''.

Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Drug Abuse Related Deaths Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes. Requires the pilot program to make grants to rural areas

H.R.7860

Labor and Employment

Financial Freedom Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from limiting the type or range of investments that fiduciaries may offer participants and beneficiaries in certain employer-sponsored retirement plans. The bill applies to certain defined contribution plans that permit participants or beneficiaries to exercise control over the assets in the account, such as a 401(k) plan that allows participants or beneficiaries to select additional investment options through a self-directed brokerage window.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant's or beneficiary's account, nothing in paragraph (1)-- ``(i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant's or beneficiary's account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or ``(ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment's risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary's objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self- directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''. <all>

Financial Freedom Act of 2022

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts.

Financial Freedom Act of 2022

Rep. Donalds, Byron

R

FL

This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from limiting the type or range of investments that fiduciaries may offer participants and beneficiaries in certain employer-sponsored retirement plans. The bill applies to certain defined contribution plans that permit participants or beneficiaries to exercise control over the assets in the account, such as a 401(k) plan that allows participants or beneficiaries to select additional investment options through a self-directed brokerage window.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant's or beneficiary's account, nothing in paragraph (1)-- ``(i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant's or beneficiary's account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or ``(ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment's risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary's objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self- directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self- directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant's or beneficiary's account, nothing in paragraph (1)-- ``(i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant's or beneficiary's account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or ``(ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment's risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary's objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self- directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant's or beneficiary's account, nothing in paragraph (1)-- ``(i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant's or beneficiary's account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or ``(ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment's risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary's objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self- directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

Financial Freedom Act of 2022 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. (Currently, the Secretary may issue regulations or subregulatory guidance limiting or prohibiting the range of investments

S.1347

Environmental Protection

Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; (2) the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, which provides financial assistance to address local environmental or public health issues; and (3) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant program, which assists communities address multiple sources of toxic pollutants.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal and indigenous communities, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and other vulnerable populations, such as persons with disabilities, children, and the elderly, are disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards that include exposure to polluted air, waterways, and landscapes; (2) environmental justice disparities are also exhibited through a lack of equitable access to information and data on potential exposure to environmental hazards; (3) communities experiencing environmental injustice have been subjected to systemic racial, social, and economic injustices and face-- (A) a disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects; (B) a higher risk of intentional and structural discrimination; and (C) disproportionate pollution burdens; (4) the disproportionate burdens described in paragraph (3)-- (A) are being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic; and (B) will be addressed with resources provided to environmental justice communities in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2); and (5) citizen involvement and empowerment will be essential for environmental justice communities to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. (b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027. <all>

Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021

A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes.

Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

D

IL

This bill reauthorizes through FY2022 (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; (2) the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, which provides financial assistance to address local environmental or public health issues; and (3) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant program, which assists communities address multiple sources of toxic pollutants.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal and indigenous communities, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and other vulnerable populations, such as persons with disabilities, children, and the elderly, are disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards that include exposure to polluted air, waterways, and landscapes; (2) environmental justice disparities are also exhibited through a lack of equitable access to information and data on potential exposure to environmental hazards; (3) communities experiencing environmental injustice have been subjected to systemic racial, social, and economic injustices and face-- (A) a disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects; (B) a higher risk of intentional and structural discrimination; and (C) disproportionate pollution burdens; (4) the disproportionate burdens described in paragraph (3)-- (A) are being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic; and (B) will be addressed with resources provided to environmental justice communities in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2); and (5) citizen involvement and empowerment will be essential for environmental justice communities to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. (b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal and indigenous communities, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and other vulnerable populations, such as persons with disabilities, children, and the elderly, are disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards that include exposure to polluted air, waterways, and landscapes; (2) environmental justice disparities are also exhibited through a lack of equitable access to information and data on potential exposure to environmental hazards; (3) communities experiencing environmental injustice have been subjected to systemic racial, social, and economic injustices and face-- (A) a disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects; (B) a higher risk of intentional and structural discrimination; and (C) disproportionate pollution burdens; (4) the disproportionate burdens described in paragraph (3)-- (A) are being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic; and (B) will be addressed with resources provided to environmental justice communities in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2); and (5) citizen involvement and empowerment will be essential for environmental justice communities to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. (b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal and indigenous communities, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and other vulnerable populations, such as persons with disabilities, children, and the elderly, are disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards that include exposure to polluted air, waterways, and landscapes; (2) environmental justice disparities are also exhibited through a lack of equitable access to information and data on potential exposure to environmental hazards; (3) communities experiencing environmental injustice have been subjected to systemic racial, social, and economic injustices and face-- (A) a disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects; (B) a higher risk of intentional and structural discrimination; and (C) disproportionate pollution burdens; (4) the disproportionate burdens described in paragraph (3)-- (A) are being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic; and (B) will be addressed with resources provided to environmental justice communities in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2); and (5) citizen involvement and empowerment will be essential for environmental justice communities to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. (b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal and indigenous communities, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and other vulnerable populations, such as persons with disabilities, children, and the elderly, are disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards that include exposure to polluted air, waterways, and landscapes; (2) environmental justice disparities are also exhibited through a lack of equitable access to information and data on potential exposure to environmental hazards; (3) communities experiencing environmental injustice have been subjected to systemic racial, social, and economic injustices and face-- (A) a disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects; (B) a higher risk of intentional and structural discrimination; and (C) disproportionate pollution burdens; (4) the disproportionate burdens described in paragraph (3)-- (A) are being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic; and (B) will be addressed with resources provided to environmental justice communities in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2); and (5) citizen involvement and empowerment will be essential for environmental justice communities to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. (b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the programs described in subsection (a) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. (a) Environmental Justice Grants.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to carry out-- (1) the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, as those programs are in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence on January 1, 2012. ( b) Distribution.--Not later than 30 days after amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (c), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make awards of grants under each of the programs described in subsection (a). (

Environmental Justice for Communities Act of 2021 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice, and for other purposes. (Sec. 3) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2022-FY2027 for the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the Community Action for a Renewed Environment grant programs I and II, as in existence

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Confederate Monument Removal Act This bill prohibits a state from providing for display in National Statuary Hall a statue of a person who voluntarily served with the Confederate States of America, and it provides for the removal, return, and replacement of any statue currently on display that depicts such a person.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. (b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended. <all>

Confederate Monument Removal Act

A bill to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol.

Confederate Monument Removal Act

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

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NJ

This bill prohibits a state from providing for display in National Statuary Hall a statue of a person who voluntarily served with the Confederate States of America, and it provides for the removal, return, and replacement of any statue currently on display that depicts such a person.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. (b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. (b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. (b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

Confederate Monument Removal Act - Amends the Revised Statutes to direct the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of this Act; and (2) arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after this Act's enactment. (Sec. 2)

S.1119

Finance and Financial Sector

Small Business Lending Fairness Act This bill prohibits as a condition to a loan or extension of credit a confession of judgment or similar agreement. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Lending Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. OBLIGOR TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 140B. UNFAIR CREDIT PRACTICES. ``(a) In General.--In connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44), including any advance of funds or sale or assignment of future income or receivables that may or may not be credit, no person may directly or indirectly take or receive from another person an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory process in the State of Louisiana), warrant of attorney, or other waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon. ``(b) Exemption.--The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ff) The term `debt' means any obligation of a person to pay to another person money-- ``(1) regardless of whether the obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned; ``(2) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and ``(3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured.''. (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''. <all>

Small Business Lending Fairness Act

A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes.

Small Business Lending Fairness Act

Sen. Brown, Sherrod

D

OH

This bill prohibits as a condition to a loan or extension of credit a confession of judgment or similar agreement. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Lending Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. OBLIGOR TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 140B. UNFAIR CREDIT PRACTICES. ``(a) In General.--In connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44), including any advance of funds or sale or assignment of future income or receivables that may or may not be credit, no person may directly or indirectly take or receive from another person an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory process in the State of Louisiana), warrant of attorney, or other waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon. ``(b) Exemption.--The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ff) The term `debt' means any obligation of a person to pay to another person money-- ``(1) regardless of whether the obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned; ``(2) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and ``(3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured.''. (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''. <all>

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Lending Fairness Act''. 2. OBLIGOR TRANSACTIONS. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 140B. UNFAIR CREDIT PRACTICES. ``(a) In General.--In connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44), including any advance of funds or sale or assignment of future income or receivables that may or may not be credit, no person may directly or indirectly take or receive from another person an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory process in the State of Louisiana), warrant of attorney, or other waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon. ``(b) Exemption.--The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ff) The term `debt' means any obligation of a person to pay to another person money-- ``(1) regardless of whether the obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned; ``(2) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and ``(3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured.''. (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Lending Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. OBLIGOR TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 140B. UNFAIR CREDIT PRACTICES. ``(a) In General.--In connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44), including any advance of funds or sale or assignment of future income or receivables that may or may not be credit, no person may directly or indirectly take or receive from another person an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory process in the State of Louisiana), warrant of attorney, or other waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon. ``(b) Exemption.--The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ff) The term `debt' means any obligation of a person to pay to another person money-- ``(1) regardless of whether the obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned; ``(2) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and ``(3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured.''. (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''. <all>

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Business Lending Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. OBLIGOR TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 140B. UNFAIR CREDIT PRACTICES. ``(a) In General.--In connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44), including any advance of funds or sale or assignment of future income or receivables that may or may not be credit, no person may directly or indirectly take or receive from another person an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory process in the State of Louisiana), warrant of attorney, or other waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon. ``(b) Exemption.--The exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ff) The term `debt' means any obligation of a person to pay to another person money-- ``(1) regardless of whether the obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned; ``(2) that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and ``(3) regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured.''. (2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''. <all>

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 2) Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking ``creditor'' each place the term appears and inserting ``person''.

Small Business Lending Fairness Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends Federal law to prohibit a person from directly or indirectly taking or receiving from another person an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory process in the State of

H.R.84

Government Operations and Politics

Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers' Incomes During Emergencies Act or the PROVIDE Act This bill provides that any state or local government that taxes the income of an out-of-state individual who has traveled to such state for the purpose of volunteering or otherwise providing assistance in response to a federally declared disaster or emergency shall be ineligible to receive federal financial assistance.

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers' Incomes During Emergencies Act'' or the ``PROVIDE Act''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. SEC. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR JURISDICTIONS THAT TAX VOLUNTEERS DURING AN EMERGENCY. Beginning with fiscal year 2020, any State or local government which taxes the income of an out-of-State individual that has traveled to such State for the purpose of volunteering or otherwise providing assistance in response to a Federally declared disaster or emergency during the emergency period shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code). SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. (2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (3) Local government.--The term ``local government'' means a county, city, town, village, or other general purpose political subdivision, instrumentality, or authority of a State. (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes. <all>

Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers’ Incomes During Emergencies Act

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes.

PROVIDE Act Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers’ Incomes During Emergencies Act

Rep. DesJarlais, Scott

R

TN

This bill provides that any state or local government that taxes the income of an out-of-state individual who has traveled to such state for the purpose of volunteering or otherwise providing assistance in response to a federally declared disaster or emergency shall be ineligible to receive federal financial assistance.

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers' Incomes During Emergencies Act'' or the ``PROVIDE Act''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. SEC. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR JURISDICTIONS THAT TAX VOLUNTEERS DURING AN EMERGENCY. Beginning with fiscal year 2020, any State or local government which taxes the income of an out-of-State individual that has traveled to such State for the purpose of volunteering or otherwise providing assistance in response to a Federally declared disaster or emergency during the emergency period shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code). SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. (2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (3) Local government.--The term ``local government'' means a county, city, town, village, or other general purpose political subdivision, instrumentality, or authority of a State. (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes. <all>

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR JURISDICTIONS THAT TAX VOLUNTEERS DURING AN EMERGENCY. Beginning with fiscal year 2020, any State or local government which taxes the income of an out-of-State individual that has traveled to such State for the purpose of volunteering or otherwise providing assistance in response to a Federally declared disaster or emergency during the emergency period shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code). SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. (2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (3) Local government.--The term ``local government'' means a county, city, town, village, or other general purpose political subdivision, instrumentality, or authority of a State. (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes.

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers' Incomes During Emergencies Act'' or the ``PROVIDE Act''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. SEC. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR JURISDICTIONS THAT TAX VOLUNTEERS DURING AN EMERGENCY. Beginning with fiscal year 2020, any State or local government which taxes the income of an out-of-State individual that has traveled to such State for the purpose of volunteering or otherwise providing assistance in response to a Federally declared disaster or emergency during the emergency period shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code). SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. (2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (3) Local government.--The term ``local government'' means a county, city, town, village, or other general purpose political subdivision, instrumentality, or authority of a State. (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes. <all>

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers' Incomes During Emergencies Act'' or the ``PROVIDE Act''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. SEC. 2. INELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR JURISDICTIONS THAT TAX VOLUNTEERS DURING AN EMERGENCY. Beginning with fiscal year 2020, any State or local government which taxes the income of an out-of-State individual that has traveled to such State for the purpose of volunteering or otherwise providing assistance in response to a Federally declared disaster or emergency during the emergency period shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance (as such term is defined in section 7501(a)(5) of title 31, United States Code). SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. (2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (3) Local government.--The term ``local government'' means a county, city, town, village, or other general purpose political subdivision, instrumentality, or authority of a State. (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes. <all>

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. ( 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. ( (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes.

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. ( (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes.

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. ( 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. ( (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes.

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. ( 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. ( (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes.

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. ( 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. ( (4) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Indian Tribes.

To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) volunteers are essential during national disasters and emergencies; (2) in times of these disasters and emergencies, residents from one State may aid those in a different State and provide necessary assistance; (3) assistance from across State lines may continue for many weeks or months; and (4) therefore, it is in the interest of Congress to ensure that those who volunteer in a State in which they do not reside are not burdened by an unfair income tax. In this Act: (1) Emergency period.--The term ``emergency period'' means the period of time in which a Federally declared disaster or emergency is in effect. ( 2) Federally declared disaster or emergency.--The term ``Federally declared disaster or emergency'' means any disaster or emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services in accordance with Federal law. (

Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers' Incomes During Emergencies Act or the PROVIDE Act This bill prohibits a state or local government from receiving federal financial assistance if it taxes the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency. The bill also prohibits a local government or a state from providing disaster assistance to a state that does not tax an out of state

H.R.1056

Science, Technology, Communications

Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act This bill excludes certain personal wireless facility projects from specified review requirements. Specifically, the bill excludes from specified environmental and historic preservation review a project that involves the mounting, installation, or modification of eligible personal wireless facilities (i.e., antennas, apparatuses, transmitting devices, and related equipment for the provision of personal wireless service).

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF NEPA AND NHPA TO COLLOCATION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES. (a) NEPA Exemption.--A covered project shall not be subject to the requirements of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)). (b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a project-- (A) for-- (i) the mounting or installation of an eligible personal wireless service facility with another eligible personal wireless service facility that exists at the time at which a complete request for authorization of such mounting or installation is filed with a State or local government or instrumentality thereof; or (ii) the modification of an eligible personal wireless service facility; and (B) for which a permit, license, or approval from the Commission is required or that is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. (4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe. <all>

Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Rep. Johnson, Bill

R

OH

This bill excludes certain personal wireless facility projects from specified review requirements. Specifically, the bill excludes from specified environmental and historic preservation review a project that involves the mounting, installation, or modification of eligible personal wireless facilities (i.e., antennas, apparatuses, transmitting devices, and related equipment for the provision of personal wireless service).

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF NEPA AND NHPA TO COLLOCATION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES. (a) NEPA Exemption.--A covered project shall not be subject to the requirements of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)). (b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a project-- (A) for-- (i) the mounting or installation of an eligible personal wireless service facility with another eligible personal wireless service facility that exists at the time at which a complete request for authorization of such mounting or installation is filed with a State or local government or instrumentality thereof; or (ii) the modification of an eligible personal wireless service facility; and (B) for which a permit, license, or approval from the Commission is required or that is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. (4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe. <all>

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF NEPA AND NHPA TO COLLOCATION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES. (a) NEPA Exemption.--A covered project shall not be subject to the requirements of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)). (b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (2) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a project-- (A) for-- (i) the mounting or installation of an eligible personal wireless service facility with another eligible personal wireless service facility that exists at the time at which a complete request for authorization of such mounting or installation is filed with a State or local government or instrumentality thereof; or (ii) the modification of an eligible personal wireless service facility; and (B) for which a permit, license, or approval from the Commission is required or that is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. (4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF NEPA AND NHPA TO COLLOCATION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES. (a) NEPA Exemption.--A covered project shall not be subject to the requirements of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)). (b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a project-- (A) for-- (i) the mounting or installation of an eligible personal wireless service facility with another eligible personal wireless service facility that exists at the time at which a complete request for authorization of such mounting or installation is filed with a State or local government or instrumentality thereof; or (ii) the modification of an eligible personal wireless service facility; and (B) for which a permit, license, or approval from the Commission is required or that is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. (4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe. <all>

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF NEPA AND NHPA TO COLLOCATION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES. (a) NEPA Exemption.--A covered project shall not be subject to the requirements of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)). (b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Covered project.--The term ``covered project'' means a project-- (A) for-- (i) the mounting or installation of an eligible personal wireless service facility with another eligible personal wireless service facility that exists at the time at which a complete request for authorization of such mounting or installation is filed with a State or local government or instrumentality thereof; or (ii) the modification of an eligible personal wireless service facility; and (B) for which a permit, license, or approval from the Commission is required or that is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. (4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe. <all>

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. ( (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. ( 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. ( (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. ( 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. ( (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. ( 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. ( (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. ( 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption.--A covered project shall not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. ( (3) Eligible personal wireless service facility.--The term ``eligible personal wireless service facility'' means any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, and any equipment, switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters, or cabinets, for the provision of a personal wireless service. ( 4) Personal wireless services.--The term ``personal wireless services''-- (A) has the meaning given such term in section 332(c)(7)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(C)); and (B) also includes commercial mobile data service (as defined in section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1401)). (

Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act This bill exempts a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility from requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. A covered project is a project: (1) for the mounting or installation of such facility with another facility that exists at the time of the request for authorization; or (2) for modification of

H.R.2794

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act This bill withdraws certain federal lands and waters in Minnesota from mining and related activities. Specifically, the bill withdraws approximately 234,328 acres of federal land and waters in a specified area in the Rainy River Watershed of Superior National Forest from The area is adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Mining Protection Area. Land or interest in land within such area that is acquired by the United States shall be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this bill. The Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within such area if the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed.

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LANDS AND WATERS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. (a) Definition of Map.--In this Act, the term ``Map'' means the map prepared by the Forest Service entitled ``Superior National Forest Mineral Withdrawal Application Map'' and dated December 5, 2016. (b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 6639), are hereby withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. (d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (e) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Union Calendar No. 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.

Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act

Rep. McCollum, Betty

D

MN

This bill withdraws certain federal lands and waters in Minnesota from mining and related activities. Specifically, the bill withdraws approximately 234,328 acres of federal land and waters in a specified area in the Rainy River Watershed of Superior National Forest from The area is adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Mining Protection Area. Land or interest in land within such area that is acquired by the United States shall be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this bill. The Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within such area if the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed.

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LANDS AND WATERS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. (a) Definition of Map.--In this Act, the term ``Map'' means the map prepared by the Forest Service entitled ``Superior National Forest Mineral Withdrawal Application Map'' and dated December 5, 2016. (b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 6639), are hereby withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. (d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (e) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Union Calendar No. 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LANDS AND WATERS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. (a) Definition of Map.--In this Act, the term ``Map'' means the map prepared by the Forest Service entitled ``Superior National Forest Mineral Withdrawal Application Map'' and dated December 5, 2016. (b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 6639), are hereby withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. (d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (e) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Union Calendar No. 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LANDS AND WATERS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. (a) Definition of Map.--In this Act, the term ``Map'' means the map prepared by the Forest Service entitled ``Superior National Forest Mineral Withdrawal Application Map'' and dated December 5, 2016. (b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 6639), are hereby withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. (d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (e) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Union Calendar No. 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LANDS AND WATERS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. (a) Definition of Map.--In this Act, the term ``Map'' means the map prepared by the Forest Service entitled ``Superior National Forest Mineral Withdrawal Application Map'' and dated December 5, 2016. (b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg. 6639), are hereby withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. (d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (e) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Union Calendar No. 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( 457 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2794 [Report No. 117-634] _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. b) Withdrawal.--Except as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 234,328 acres of Federal land and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in the State of Minnesota, as located on the Map and described in the Federal Register Notice of Application for Withdrawal, dated January 19, 2017 (82 Fed. (c) Acquired Land.--Any land or interest in land within the area depicted on the Map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section. ( d) Removal of Sand, Gravel, Granite, Iron Ore, and Taconite.--The Chief of the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, gravel, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within the area depicted on the Map if the Chief determines that the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of the forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. (

Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act This bill withdraws certain federal lands and waters in the Rainy River Watershed of the Superior National Forest in Minnesota from: (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing,

H.R.8973

Armed Forces and National Security

Medal of Honor Act This bill increases the rate of special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of monthly special pension of $1,489.73 for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medal of Honor Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States. (2) To earn the Medal of Honor ``the deed of the person . . . must be so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes his gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery''. (3) The actions of Medal of Honor recipients inspire bravery, and the willingness to give all, in those who serve in the Armed Forces and those who will serve in the future. (4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. (5) Pursuant to section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay monthly to each living person whose name has been entered on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll a special pension. (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. (a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''. <all>

Medal of Honor Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.

Medal of Honor Act

Rep. Nehls, Troy E.

R

TX

This bill increases the rate of special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of monthly special pension of $1,489.73 for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medal of Honor Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States. (2) To earn the Medal of Honor ``the deed of the person . . . must be so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes his gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery''. (3) The actions of Medal of Honor recipients inspire bravery, and the willingness to give all, in those who serve in the Armed Forces and those who will serve in the future. (4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. (5) Pursuant to section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay monthly to each living person whose name has been entered on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll a special pension. (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. (a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''. <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 ``Medal of Honor Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States. (2) To earn the Medal of Honor ``the deed of the person . must be so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes his gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery''. (3) The actions of Medal of Honor recipients inspire bravery, and the willingness to give all, in those who serve in the Armed Forces and those who will serve in the future. (4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. (5) Pursuant to section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay monthly to each living person whose name has been entered on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll a special pension. (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. (a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medal of Honor Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States. (2) To earn the Medal of Honor ``the deed of the person . . . must be so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes his gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery''. (3) The actions of Medal of Honor recipients inspire bravery, and the willingness to give all, in those who serve in the Armed Forces and those who will serve in the future. (4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. (5) Pursuant to section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay monthly to each living person whose name has been entered on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll a special pension. (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. (a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medal of Honor Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Medal of Honor is the highest and most prestigious military decoration of the United States. (2) To earn the Medal of Honor ``the deed of the person . . . must be so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes his gallantry beyond the call of duty from lesser forms of bravery''. (3) The actions of Medal of Honor recipients inspire bravery, and the willingness to give all, in those who serve in the Armed Forces and those who will serve in the future. (4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. (5) Pursuant to section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay monthly to each living person whose name has been entered on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll a special pension. (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. (a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. ( (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. ( (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. ( (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. ( (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( INCREASE IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIAL PENSION PAYABLE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. ( (b) Amount of Special Pension Payable to Surviving Spouses.-- Section 1562(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``special pension under this section'' and inserting ``monthly''; and (2) by striking the period and adding at the end the following: ``a special pension under this section at the rate of $1,489.73, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e).''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes. 4) Those listed on the Medal of Honor Roll exemplify the best traits of members of the Armed Forces, a long and proud lineage of those who went beyond the call of duty. ( (6) Recipients of the Medal of Honor have earned a substantial and historic increase to such special pension in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, unwavering commitment, and heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. a) Increase in Special Pension Payable to Living Medal of Honor Recipients.--Section 1562(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,388.68'' and inserting ``$8,333.33''. (

Medal of Honor Act - Amends Federal veterans' law to increase the rate of the special pension payable to Medal of Honor recipients and for other purposes. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay monthly to each living person whose name has been entered on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medals of Honor Roll a special pension.

H.R.8484

Finance and Financial Sector

Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act This bill exempts from securities regulations any securities issued by the International Development Association of the World Bank. The association provides loans and grants to developing countries.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF SECURITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION FROM THE SECURITIES LAWS. (a) In General.--The International Development Association Act (22 U.S.C. 284-284cc) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 32. EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES LAWS; REPORTS REQUIRED. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. The Commission shall include in its annual reports to the Congress such information as it shall deem advisable with regard to the operations and effect of this section.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member.

Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act

Rep. Waters, Maxine

D

CA

This bill exempts from securities regulations any securities issued by the International Development Association of the World Bank. The association provides loans and grants to developing countries.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF SECURITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION FROM THE SECURITIES LAWS. (a) In General.--The International Development Association Act (22 U.S.C. 284-284cc) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 32. EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES LAWS; REPORTS REQUIRED. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. The Commission shall include in its annual reports to the Congress such information as it shall deem advisable with regard to the operations and effect of this section.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF SECURITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION FROM THE SECURITIES LAWS. (a) In General.--The International Development Association Act (22 U.S.C. 284-284cc) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 32. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. The Commission shall include in its annual reports to the Congress such information as it shall deem advisable with regard to the operations and effect of this section.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF SECURITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION FROM THE SECURITIES LAWS. (a) In General.--The International Development Association Act (22 U.S.C. 284-284cc) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 32. EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES LAWS; REPORTS REQUIRED. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. The Commission shall include in its annual reports to the Congress such information as it shall deem advisable with regard to the operations and effect of this section.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF SECURITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION FROM THE SECURITIES LAWS. (a) In General.--The International Development Association Act (22 U.S.C. 284-284cc) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 32. EXEMPTION FROM SECURITIES LAWS; REPORTS REQUIRED. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. The Commission shall include in its annual reports to the Congress such information as it shall deem advisable with regard to the operations and effect of this section.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(b) Authority of Securities and Exchange Commission To Suspend Exemption; Reports to Congress.--The Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in consultation with the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, is authorized to suspend the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at any time as to any or all securities issued or guaranteed by the Association during the period of such suspension. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To accord securities issued by the International Development Association the same exemption from the securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. ``(a) Exemption From Securities Laws; Reports to Securities and Exchange Commission.--Any securities issued by the Association (including any guaranty by the Association, whether or not limited in scope) and any securities guaranteed by the Association as to both principal and interest shall be deemed to be exempted securities within the meaning of section 3(a)(2 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2)) and section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(12)). The Association shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such annual and other reports with regard to such securities as the Commission shall determine to be appropriate in view of the special character of the Association and its operations and necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act - Amends the International Development Act to accord securities issued by the International Association of Development Banks (the Association) the same exemption from securities laws that applies to the securities of other multilateral development banks in which the United States is a member. (Sec. 2) Authorizes the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to

H.R.5517

Immigration

Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act This bill narrows the scope of certain crime-based grounds for barring or removing an alien from the United States. (Generally, a conviction for certain crimes, such as a crime that carries a term of incarceration of a certain length, may constitute grounds for denying an individual certain immigration benefits.) The bill redefines the term conviction to exclude convictions that have been dismissed, expunged, deferred, annulled, invalidated, withheld, vacated, or pardoned. The term must also exclude adjudications where a court issued a recommendation against removal, an order of probation without entry of judgment, or a similar disposition. In addition, any reference to a term of imprisonment or sentence must, unless otherwise provided (1) only consider the period of incarceration ordered by a court, and (2) exclude any suspended portion of a sentence. Currently, for immigration purposes, a term of incarceration includes any part of the sentence that was suspended. These provisions pertaining to the definition of conviction and terms of imprisonment shall apply to convictions and judgments entered either before or after this bill's enactment. Furthermore, certain crime-based grounds for barring or removing an alien shall not apply if the sentencing court issues a recommendation that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act''. SEC. 2. EXPUNGEMENT AND SENTENCING. (a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(B) The following may not be considered a conviction for purposes of this Act: ``(i) An adjudication or judgment of guilt that has been dismissed, expunged, deferred, annulled, invalidated, withheld, vacated, or pardoned federally or by a State or locality, including by the President of the United States or by a person or agency authorized by State law to grant such pardon. ``(ii) Any adjudication in which the court has issued-- ``(I) a judicial recommendation against removal; ``(II) an order of probation without entry of judgment; or ``(III) any similar disposition. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. ``(C)(i) Unless otherwise provided, with respect to an offense, any reference to a term of imprisonment or a sentence is considered to include only the period of incarceration ordered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. (2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Judicial Recommendation Against Removal.--The grounds of inadmissibility and deportability under sections 212(a)(2) and 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction. <all>

Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of "conviction", and for other purposes.

Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano

D

NY

This bill narrows the scope of certain crime-based grounds for barring or removing an alien from the United States. (Generally, a conviction for certain crimes, such as a crime that carries a term of incarceration of a certain length, may constitute grounds for denying an individual certain immigration benefits.) The bill redefines the term conviction to exclude convictions that have been dismissed, expunged, deferred, annulled, invalidated, withheld, vacated, or pardoned. The term must also exclude adjudications where a court issued a recommendation against removal, an order of probation without entry of judgment, or a similar disposition. In addition, any reference to a term of imprisonment or sentence must, unless otherwise provided (1) only consider the period of incarceration ordered by a court, and (2) exclude any suspended portion of a sentence. Currently, for immigration purposes, a term of incarceration includes any part of the sentence that was suspended. These provisions pertaining to the definition of conviction and terms of imprisonment shall apply to convictions and judgments entered either before or after this bill's enactment. Furthermore, certain crime-based grounds for barring or removing an alien shall not apply if the sentencing court issues a recommendation that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act''. SEC. 2. EXPUNGEMENT AND SENTENCING. (a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(B) The following may not be considered a conviction for purposes of this Act: ``(i) An adjudication or judgment of guilt that has been dismissed, expunged, deferred, annulled, invalidated, withheld, vacated, or pardoned federally or by a State or locality, including by the President of the United States or by a person or agency authorized by State law to grant such pardon. ``(ii) Any adjudication in which the court has issued-- ``(I) a judicial recommendation against removal; ``(II) an order of probation without entry of judgment; or ``(III) any similar disposition. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. ``(C)(i) Unless otherwise provided, with respect to an offense, any reference to a term of imprisonment or a sentence is considered to include only the period of incarceration ordered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. (2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Judicial Recommendation Against Removal.--The grounds of inadmissibility and deportability under sections 212(a)(2) and 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction. <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 ``Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act''. SEC. 2. EXPUNGEMENT AND SENTENCING. (a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(B) The following may not be considered a conviction for purposes of this Act: ``(i) An adjudication or judgment of guilt that has been dismissed, expunged, deferred, annulled, invalidated, withheld, vacated, or pardoned federally or by a State or locality, including by the President of the United States or by a person or agency authorized by State law to grant such pardon. ``(ii) Any adjudication in which the court has issued-- ``(I) a judicial recommendation against removal; ``(II) an order of probation without entry of judgment; or ``(III) any similar disposition. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. ``(C)(i) Unless otherwise provided, with respect to an offense, any reference to a term of imprisonment or a sentence is considered to include only the period of incarceration ordered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. (2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Judicial Recommendation Against Removal.--The grounds of inadmissibility and deportability under sections 212(a)(2) and 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act''. SEC. 2. EXPUNGEMENT AND SENTENCING. (a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(B) The following may not be considered a conviction for purposes of this Act: ``(i) An adjudication or judgment of guilt that has been dismissed, expunged, deferred, annulled, invalidated, withheld, vacated, or pardoned federally or by a State or locality, including by the President of the United States or by a person or agency authorized by State law to grant such pardon. ``(ii) Any adjudication in which the court has issued-- ``(I) a judicial recommendation against removal; ``(II) an order of probation without entry of judgment; or ``(III) any similar disposition. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. ``(C)(i) Unless otherwise provided, with respect to an offense, any reference to a term of imprisonment or a sentence is considered to include only the period of incarceration ordered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. (2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Judicial Recommendation Against Removal.--The grounds of inadmissibility and deportability under sections 212(a)(2) and 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act''. SEC. 2. EXPUNGEMENT AND SENTENCING. (a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(B) The following may not be considered a conviction for purposes of this Act: ``(i) An adjudication or judgment of guilt that has been dismissed, expunged, deferred, annulled, invalidated, withheld, vacated, or pardoned federally or by a State or locality, including by the President of the United States or by a person or agency authorized by State law to grant such pardon. ``(ii) Any adjudication in which the court has issued-- ``(I) a judicial recommendation against removal; ``(II) an order of probation without entry of judgment; or ``(III) any similar disposition. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. ``(C)(i) Unless otherwise provided, with respect to an offense, any reference to a term of imprisonment or a sentence is considered to include only the period of incarceration ordered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. (2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Judicial Recommendation Against Removal.--The grounds of inadmissibility and deportability under sections 212(a)(2) and 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. ( 2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. ( 2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. ( 2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. ( 2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(iii) A judgment that is on appeal or is within the time to file direct appeal. 1182(a)(2) and 1227(a)(2)) shall not apply to an alien with a criminal conviction if, after having provided notice and an opportunity to respond to the prosecuting authorities, the sentencing court issues a recommendation to the Secretary that the alien not be removed on the basis of the conviction.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of ``conviction'', and for other purposes. a) Definition of Conviction.-- (1) In general.--Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)) is amended to read as follows: ``(48)(A) The term `conviction' means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court. ``(ii) Any such reference shall be considered to exclude any portion of a sentence of which the imposition or execution was suspended.''. ( 2) Retroactive applicability.--The amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any conviction, adjudication, or judgment entered before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the definition of "conviction" to include: (1) an adjudication or judgment of guilt that has been dismissed, expunged, deferred, annulled, invalidated, withheld, vacated, or pardoned federally or by a state or locality; (2) any

S.4147

Labor and Employment

Financial Freedom Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from limiting the type or range of investments that fiduciaries may offer participants and beneficiaries in certain employer-sponsored retirement plans. The bill applies to certain defined contribution plans that permit participants or beneficiaries to exercise control over the assets in the account, such as a 401(k) plan that allows participants or beneficiaries to select additional investment options through a self-directed brokerage window.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant's or beneficiary's account, nothing in paragraph (1)-- ``(i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant's or beneficiary's account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or ``(ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment's risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary's objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self-directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''. <all>

Financial Freedom Act of 2022

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts.

Financial Freedom Act of 2022

Sen. Tuberville, Tommy

R

AL

This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from limiting the type or range of investments that fiduciaries may offer participants and beneficiaries in certain employer-sponsored retirement plans. The bill applies to certain defined contribution plans that permit participants or beneficiaries to exercise control over the assets in the account, such as a 401(k) plan that allows participants or beneficiaries to select additional investment options through a self-directed brokerage window.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant's or beneficiary's account, nothing in paragraph (1)-- ``(i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant's or beneficiary's account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or ``(ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment's risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary's objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self-directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self-directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant's or beneficiary's account, nothing in paragraph (1)-- ``(i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant's or beneficiary's account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or ``(ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment's risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary's objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self-directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FIDUCIARY DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PENSION PLAN INVESTMENTS. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In the case of a pension plan that provides for individual accounts and permits a participant or beneficiary to exercise control over the assets in the participant's or beneficiary's account, nothing in paragraph (1)-- ``(i) requires a fiduciary to select, or prohibits a fiduciary from selecting, any particular type of investment alternative, provided that a fiduciary provides the participant or beneficiary an opportunity to choose, from a broad range of investment alternatives, the manner in which some or all of the assets of the participant's or beneficiary's account are invested, according to regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or ``(ii) requires that any particular type of investment be either favored or disfavored, other than on the basis of the investment's risk-return characteristics, in the context of the plan fiduciary's objective of providing investment alternatives suitable for providing benefits for participants and beneficiaries. ``(B) In the event that a fiduciary selects a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative for a plan described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) the Secretary shall not issue any regulations or subregulatory guidance constraining or prohibiting the range or type of investments that may be offered through such brokerage window; ``(ii) subsection (c) shall apply to such self-directed brokerage window; and ``(iii) the diversification requirement of paragraph (1)(C) and the prudence requirement of paragraph (1)(B) are not violated by the fiduciary's selection of a self-directed brokerage window as an investment alternative or as a result of the exercise of a participant or beneficiary's control over the assets in such self-directed brokerage window.''. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Freedom Act of 2022''.

To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C.

Financial Freedom Act of 2022 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from constraining the range or type of investments that may be offered to participants and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts who exercise control over the assets in such accounts. (Currently, the Secretary may issue regulations or subregulatory guidance limiting or prohibiting the range of investments

H.R.8102

Education

Student Loan Accountability Act This bill generally prohibits the Departments of Education, Justice, or the Treasury from taking any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans. Covered loans refer to Federal Family Education Loans, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and loans under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program. The prohibition does not apply to targeted federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs that are in effect by final regulation on March 12, 2020, and carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Loan Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Statutory authority has not been provided to the executive branch of the Federal Government to cancel student loans on a mass scale. (2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON MASS CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOANS. (a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), under final regulations as in effect on March 12, 2020. (b) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``covered loan'' means-- (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.; 1087a et seq.; 1087aa et seq.) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation. <all>

Student Loan Accountability Act

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans.

Student Loan Accountability Act

Rep. DesJarlais, Scott

R

TN

This bill generally prohibits the Departments of Education, Justice, or the Treasury from taking any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans. Covered loans refer to Federal Family Education Loans, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and loans under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program. The prohibition does not apply to targeted federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs that are in effect by final regulation on March 12, 2020, and carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Loan Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Statutory authority has not been provided to the executive branch of the Federal Government to cancel student loans on a mass scale. (2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON MASS CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOANS. (a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), under final regulations as in effect on March 12, 2020. (b) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``covered loan'' means-- (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.; 1087a et seq.; 1087aa et seq.) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation. <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 ``Student Loan Accountability Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Statutory authority has not been provided to the executive branch of the Federal Government to cancel student loans on a mass scale. (2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON MASS CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOANS. (a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), under final regulations as in effect on March 12, 2020. (b) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``covered loan'' means-- (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. ; 1087a et seq. ; 1087aa et seq.) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Loan Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Statutory authority has not been provided to the executive branch of the Federal Government to cancel student loans on a mass scale. (2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON MASS CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOANS. (a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), under final regulations as in effect on March 12, 2020. (b) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``covered loan'' means-- (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.; 1087a et seq.; 1087aa et seq.) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation. <all>

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Loan Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Statutory authority has not been provided to the executive branch of the Federal Government to cancel student loans on a mass scale. (2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON MASS CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOANS. (a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), under final regulations as in effect on March 12, 2020. (b) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``covered loan'' means-- (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.; 1087a et seq.; 1087aa et seq.) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation. <all>

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). ( (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). ( (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). ( (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). ( (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) It is unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those who chose to take student loans. a) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General shall not take any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in paragraph (2). ( (c) Limitation.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Attorney General may not implement, or publish in any form, any regulation, or take any action, that modifies, alters, amends, cancels, discharges, forgives, or defers the repayment of any student debt not expressly permitted within statute or regulation as in effect on March 12, 2020, regarding covered loans, except to the extent that such regulation or action reflects the clear and unequivocal intent of Congress in legislation.

To prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans. 2) Exemption.--The prohibition described in paragraph (1) shall not apply to targeted Federal student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or repayment programs carried out under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) a loan under the Health Education Assistance Loan Program under title VII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 292 et seq.) made before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (

Student Loan Accountability Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Education, the Department of the Treasury, or the Attorney General from taking any action to cancel or forgive the outstanding balances, or portion of balances, of covered loans, except as provided in this Act. (A "covered loan" is a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV

S.4318

Taxation

No Tax Write-offs for Corporate Wrongdoers Act This bill denies a tax deduction for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any legal action. The bill also requires the gross income of a taxpayer to include any amount paid to or on behalf of the taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Tax Write-offs for Corporate Wrongdoers Act''. SEC. 2. DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. (a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 162(g) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or Punitive Damages'' after ``Laws''. (b) Inclusion in Income of Punitive Damages Paid by Insurer or Otherwise.-- (1) In general.--Part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 92. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 92. Punitive damages compensated by insurance or otherwise.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

No Tax Write-offs for Corporate Wrongdoers Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes.

No Tax Write-offs for Corporate Wrongdoers Act

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J.

D

VT

This bill denies a tax deduction for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any legal action. The bill also requires the gross income of a taxpayer to include any amount paid to or on behalf of the taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Tax Write-offs for Corporate Wrongdoers Act''. SEC. 2. DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. (a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 162(g) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or Punitive Damages'' after ``Laws''. (b) Inclusion in Income of Punitive Damages Paid by Insurer or Otherwise.-- (1) In general.--Part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 92. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 92. Punitive damages compensated by insurance or otherwise.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Tax Write-offs for Corporate Wrongdoers Act''. 2. DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. (a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 162(g) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or Punitive Damages'' after ``Laws''. (b) Inclusion in Income of Punitive Damages Paid by Insurer or Otherwise.-- (1) In general.--Part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 92. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Tax Write-offs for Corporate Wrongdoers Act''. SEC. 2. DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. (a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 162(g) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or Punitive Damages'' after ``Laws''. (b) Inclusion in Income of Punitive Damages Paid by Insurer or Otherwise.-- (1) In general.--Part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 92. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 92. Punitive damages compensated by insurance or otherwise.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Tax Write-offs for Corporate Wrongdoers Act''. SEC. 2. DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. (a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The heading for section 162(g) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or Punitive Damages'' after ``Laws''. (b) Inclusion in Income of Punitive Damages Paid by Insurer or Otherwise.-- (1) In general.--Part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 92. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table of sections for part II of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 92. Punitive damages compensated by insurance or otherwise.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. ( ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. ( ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. ( ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. ( ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. PUNITIVE DAMAGES COMPENSATED BY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE. 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to damages paid or incurred on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. a) Disallowance of Deduction.-- (1) In general.--Section 162(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) by striking ``If'' and inserting: ``(1) Treble damages.--If''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) Punitive damages.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount paid or incurred for punitive damages in connection with any judgment in, or settlement of, any action.''. ( ``Gross income shall include any amount paid to or on behalf of a taxpayer as insurance or otherwise by reason of the taxpayer's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. ( 2) Reporting requirements.--Section 6041 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Section To Apply to Punitive Damages Compensation.--This section shall apply to payments by a person to or on behalf of another person as insurance or otherwise by reason of the other person's liability (or agreement) to pay punitive damages.''. (

No Tax Write-offs for Corporate Wrongdoers Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow any tax deduction for punitive damages, and for other purposes. (Currently, such deduction is allowed for damages paid or incurred in connection with a judgment in, or settlement of, any action.) (Sec. 2) Includes in gross income any amount paid to or on behalf of a

S.4793

Armed Forces and National Security

Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act of 2022 or the Army FUTURES Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of the Army to submit a plan to Congress that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. In the event the report is not submitted within the required 180-day period, the Commanding General of the Army Futures Command must have the roles, responsibilities, and authorities assigned pursuant to Army Directive 2020-15 and any provision of Army Directive 2022-07 that modifies or contravenes Army Directive 2020-15 must have no force or effect.

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act of 2022'' or the ``Army FUTURES Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FORCE MODERNIZATION EFFORTS OF THE ARMY. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify the official within the Army who shall have primary responsibility for the force modernization efforts of the Army, and specify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of that official; (2) clearly define the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the Army Futures Command and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology with respect to such efforts; (3) clarify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to acquisition in support of such efforts; and (4) include such other information as the Secretary of the Army determines appropriate. (c) Role of Army Futures Command.--In the event the Secretary of the Army does not submit the plan required under subsection (a) by the expiration of the 180-day period specified in such subsection, then beginning at the expiration of such period-- (1) the Commanding General of the Army Futures Command shall have the roles, responsibilities, and authorities assigned to the Commanding General pursuant to Army Directive 2020-15 (``Achieving Persistent Modernization'') as in effect on November 16, 2020; and (2) any provision of Army Directive 2022-07 (``Army Modernization Roles and Responsibilities''), or any successor directive, that modifies or contravenes a provision of the directive specified in paragraph (1) shall have no force or effect. <all>

Army FUTURES Act of 2022

A bill to require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army.

Army FUTURES Act of 2022 Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act of 2022

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill requires the Department of the Army to submit a plan to Congress that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. In the event the report is not submitted within the required 180-day period, the Commanding General of the Army Futures Command must have the roles, responsibilities, and authorities assigned pursuant to Army Directive 2020-15 and any provision of Army Directive 2022-07 that modifies or contravenes Army Directive 2020-15 must have no force or effect.

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act of 2022'' or the ``Army FUTURES Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FORCE MODERNIZATION EFFORTS OF THE ARMY. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify the official within the Army who shall have primary responsibility for the force modernization efforts of the Army, and specify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of that official; (2) clearly define the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the Army Futures Command and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology with respect to such efforts; (3) clarify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to acquisition in support of such efforts; and (4) include such other information as the Secretary of the Army determines appropriate. (c) Role of Army Futures Command.--In the event the Secretary of the Army does not submit the plan required under subsection (a) by the expiration of the 180-day period specified in such subsection, then beginning at the expiration of such period-- (1) the Commanding General of the Army Futures Command shall have the roles, responsibilities, and authorities assigned to the Commanding General pursuant to Army Directive 2020-15 (``Achieving Persistent Modernization'') as in effect on November 16, 2020; and (2) any provision of Army Directive 2022-07 (``Army Modernization Roles and Responsibilities''), or any successor directive, that modifies or contravenes a provision of the directive specified in paragraph (1) shall have no force or effect. <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 ``Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act of 2022'' or the ``Army FUTURES Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FORCE MODERNIZATION EFFORTS OF THE ARMY. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify the official within the Army who shall have primary responsibility for the force modernization efforts of the Army, and specify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of that official; (2) clearly define the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the Army Futures Command and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology with respect to such efforts; (3) clarify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to acquisition in support of such efforts; and (4) include such other information as the Secretary of the Army determines appropriate. (c) Role of Army Futures Command.--In the event the Secretary of the Army does not submit the plan required under subsection (a) by the expiration of the 180-day period specified in such subsection, then beginning at the expiration of such period-- (1) the Commanding General of the Army Futures Command shall have the roles, responsibilities, and authorities assigned to the Commanding General pursuant to Army Directive 2020-15 (``Achieving Persistent Modernization'') as in effect on November 16, 2020; and (2) any provision of Army Directive 2022-07 (``Army Modernization Roles and Responsibilities''), or any successor directive, that modifies or contravenes a provision of the directive specified in paragraph (1) shall have no force or effect.

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act of 2022'' or the ``Army FUTURES Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FORCE MODERNIZATION EFFORTS OF THE ARMY. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify the official within the Army who shall have primary responsibility for the force modernization efforts of the Army, and specify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of that official; (2) clearly define the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the Army Futures Command and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology with respect to such efforts; (3) clarify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to acquisition in support of such efforts; and (4) include such other information as the Secretary of the Army determines appropriate. (c) Role of Army Futures Command.--In the event the Secretary of the Army does not submit the plan required under subsection (a) by the expiration of the 180-day period specified in such subsection, then beginning at the expiration of such period-- (1) the Commanding General of the Army Futures Command shall have the roles, responsibilities, and authorities assigned to the Commanding General pursuant to Army Directive 2020-15 (``Achieving Persistent Modernization'') as in effect on November 16, 2020; and (2) any provision of Army Directive 2022-07 (``Army Modernization Roles and Responsibilities''), or any successor directive, that modifies or contravenes a provision of the directive specified in paragraph (1) shall have no force or effect. <all>

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act of 2022'' or the ``Army FUTURES Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FORCE MODERNIZATION EFFORTS OF THE ARMY. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify the official within the Army who shall have primary responsibility for the force modernization efforts of the Army, and specify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of that official; (2) clearly define the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the Army Futures Command and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology with respect to such efforts; (3) clarify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to acquisition in support of such efforts; and (4) include such other information as the Secretary of the Army determines appropriate. (c) Role of Army Futures Command.--In the event the Secretary of the Army does not submit the plan required under subsection (a) by the expiration of the 180-day period specified in such subsection, then beginning at the expiration of such period-- (1) the Commanding General of the Army Futures Command shall have the roles, responsibilities, and authorities assigned to the Commanding General pursuant to Army Directive 2020-15 (``Achieving Persistent Modernization'') as in effect on November 16, 2020; and (2) any provision of Army Directive 2022-07 (``Army Modernization Roles and Responsibilities''), or any successor directive, that modifies or contravenes a provision of the directive specified in paragraph (1) shall have no force or effect. <all>

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army.

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army.

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army.

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army.

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. (

To require a plan to clarify the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army. a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army.

Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act of 2022 or the Army FUTURES Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of the Army to submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Department of Defense (

H.R.1248

Congress

Confederate Monument Removal Act This bill prohibits a state from providing for display in National Statuary Hall a statue of a person who voluntarily served with the Confederate States of America, and it provides for the removal, return, and replacement of any statue currently on display that depicts such a person.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. (b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended. <all>

Confederate Monument Removal Act

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol.

Confederate Monument Removal Act

Rep. Lee, Barbara

D

CA

This bill prohibits a state from providing for display in National Statuary Hall a statue of a person who voluntarily served with the Confederate States of America, and it provides for the removal, return, and replacement of any statue currently on display that depicts such a person.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. (b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. (b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Confederate Monument Removal Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES. (a) Requirements.--Section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) is amended by inserting ``(other than persons who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America)'' after ``military services''. (b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Removal and return of statues.--In the case of a statue that is removed under this subsection which was provided for display by a State, the Architect of the Capitol shall arrange to transfer and deliver the statue and transfer ownership of the statue to the State if the State so requests and agrees to pay any costs related to the transportation of the statue to the State. (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). (4) Authorization and appropriations.-- (A) In general.--There are appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000 to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including the costs related to the removal, transfer, security, storage, and display of the statues described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

To remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol. b) Statue Removal Procedures.-- (1) In general.--The Architect of the Capitol shall-- (A) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131), as amended by subsection (a); and (B) subject to the approval of the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. ( (3) Replacement of statues.--A State that has a statue removed under this subsection shall be able to replace such statue in accordance with the requirements and procedures of section 1814 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 2131) and section 311 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132). ( B) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.

Confederate Monument Removal Act - Amends the Revised Statutes to direct the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) identify all statues on display in the United States Capitol that do not meet the requirements of this Act; and (2) arrange for the removal of each such statue from the Capitol by not later than 120 days after this Act's enactment. (Sec. 2)

H.R.5907

Agriculture and Food

Water Infrastructure for Rural and Impoverished Communities Act This bill makes rural communities with up to 30,000 residents eligible to apply, under certain conditions, for grants and loans for water and waste disposal infrastructure. (Current law limits eligibility to communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.) In making the grants and loans, the Department of Agriculture must prioritize communities in counties where at least 20% of the population has persistently lived in poverty.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Infrastructure for Rural and Impoverished Communities Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE WATER AND WASTE FACILITY DIRECT LOANS AND GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES WITH GREATER POPULATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. (a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. (2) Persistent poverty county.--In subsection (a), the term ``persistent poverty county'' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Authorization.--Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7)(A) In the making of direct loans and grants for community waste disposal and water facilities under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, using any funds made available to the State in which the communities are located for the direct loans or grants for the fiscal year that remain available after June 30 of the fiscal year-- ``(i) section 343(a)(13)(B) shall be applied by substituting `not less than 10,000 and not more than 30,000 inhabitants' for `no more than 10,000 inhabitants'; and ``(ii) the Secretary shall prioritize the making of the direct loans and grants to communities in persistent poverty counties. ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''. <all>

Water Infrastructure for Rural and Impoverished Communities Act

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances.

Water Infrastructure for Rural and Impoverished Communities Act

Rep. Vela, Filemon

D

TX

This bill makes rural communities with up to 30,000 residents eligible to apply, under certain conditions, for grants and loans for water and waste disposal infrastructure. (Current law limits eligibility to communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.) In making the grants and loans, the Department of Agriculture must prioritize communities in counties where at least 20% of the population has persistently lived in poverty.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Infrastructure for Rural and Impoverished Communities Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE WATER AND WASTE FACILITY DIRECT LOANS AND GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES WITH GREATER POPULATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. (a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. (2) Persistent poverty county.--In subsection (a), the term ``persistent poverty county'' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Authorization.--Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7)(A) In the making of direct loans and grants for community waste disposal and water facilities under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, using any funds made available to the State in which the communities are located for the direct loans or grants for the fiscal year that remain available after June 30 of the fiscal year-- ``(i) section 343(a)(13)(B) shall be applied by substituting `not less than 10,000 and not more than 30,000 inhabitants' for `no more than 10,000 inhabitants'; and ``(ii) the Secretary shall prioritize the making of the direct loans and grants to communities in persistent poverty counties. ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''. <all>

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Infrastructure for Rural and Impoverished Communities Act''. SEC. AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE WATER AND WASTE FACILITY DIRECT LOANS AND GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES WITH GREATER POPULATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. (a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. (2) Persistent poverty county.--In subsection (a), the term ``persistent poverty county'' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Authorization.--Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7)(A) In the making of direct loans and grants for community waste disposal and water facilities under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, using any funds made available to the State in which the communities are located for the direct loans or grants for the fiscal year that remain available after June 30 of the fiscal year-- ``(i) section 343(a)(13)(B) shall be applied by substituting `not less than 10,000 and not more than 30,000 inhabitants' for `no more than 10,000 inhabitants'; and ``(ii) the Secretary shall prioritize the making of the direct loans and grants to communities in persistent poverty counties.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Infrastructure for Rural and Impoverished Communities Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE WATER AND WASTE FACILITY DIRECT LOANS AND GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES WITH GREATER POPULATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. (a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. (2) Persistent poverty county.--In subsection (a), the term ``persistent poverty county'' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Authorization.--Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7)(A) In the making of direct loans and grants for community waste disposal and water facilities under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, using any funds made available to the State in which the communities are located for the direct loans or grants for the fiscal year that remain available after June 30 of the fiscal year-- ``(i) section 343(a)(13)(B) shall be applied by substituting `not less than 10,000 and not more than 30,000 inhabitants' for `no more than 10,000 inhabitants'; and ``(ii) the Secretary shall prioritize the making of the direct loans and grants to communities in persistent poverty counties. ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''. <all>

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Water Infrastructure for Rural and Impoverished Communities Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE WATER AND WASTE FACILITY DIRECT LOANS AND GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES WITH GREATER POPULATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. (a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. (2) Persistent poverty county.--In subsection (a), the term ``persistent poverty county'' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Authorization.--Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7)(A) In the making of direct loans and grants for community waste disposal and water facilities under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, using any funds made available to the State in which the communities are located for the direct loans or grants for the fiscal year that remain available after June 30 of the fiscal year-- ``(i) section 343(a)(13)(B) shall be applied by substituting `not less than 10,000 and not more than 30,000 inhabitants' for `no more than 10,000 inhabitants'; and ``(ii) the Secretary shall prioritize the making of the direct loans and grants to communities in persistent poverty counties. ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''. <all>

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

To authorize the provision of water and waste facility direct loans and grants to communities with greater populations under certain circumstances. a) List of Persistent Poverty Counties.-- (1) In general.--Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties. ( ``(B) In subparagraph (A), the term `persistent poverty county' means a county that has had 20 percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past 30 years, as measured by the 1990 and 2000 decennial censuses, and the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year average, or any territory or possession of the United States.''.

Water Infrastructure for Rural and Impoverished Communities Act This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to direct the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) generate a list of all counties in the United States that are persistent poverty counties; and (2) prioritize the making of direct loans and grants to communities in such counties. USDA shall use any funds made

H.R.4809

Health

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

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

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act

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

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act

Rep. Davis, Danny K.

D

IL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD). The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment for a new

S.2462

Finance and Financial Sector

Aluminum Pricing Examination Act or the APEX Act This bill extends the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to include the markets for aluminum premiums. Specifically, the CFTC has jurisdiction over (1) the process and manner in which reference prices for such premiums are set or reported, and (2) whether the mechanism for setting such reference prices is fair and transparent. Additionally, the CFTC must consult with the Department of Justice regarding relevant information, including allegations of anticompetitive conduct.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aluminum Pricing Examination Act'' or the ``APEX Act''. SEC. 2. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION OVER MARKETS THAT SET OR REPORT REFERENCE PRICES FOR ALUMINUM PREMIUMS. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Effect.--Nothing in this Act grants the Commission authority to set or control prices for aluminum premiums. ``(ii) Consultation with attorney general.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall consult with the Attorney General on any relevant information, allegations of anticompetitive conduct, or marketplace analysis in the setting or reporting of a reference price for aluminum premiums. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''. <all>

APEX Act

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes.

APEX Act Aluminum Pricing Examination Act

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy

D

WI

This bill extends the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to include the markets for aluminum premiums. Specifically, the CFTC has jurisdiction over (1) the process and manner in which reference prices for such premiums are set or reported, and (2) whether the mechanism for setting such reference prices is fair and transparent. Additionally, the CFTC must consult with the Department of Justice regarding relevant information, including allegations of anticompetitive conduct.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aluminum Pricing Examination Act'' or the ``APEX Act''. SEC. 2. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION OVER MARKETS THAT SET OR REPORT REFERENCE PRICES FOR ALUMINUM PREMIUMS. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Effect.--Nothing in this Act grants the Commission authority to set or control prices for aluminum premiums. ``(ii) Consultation with attorney general.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall consult with the Attorney General on any relevant information, allegations of anticompetitive conduct, or marketplace analysis in the setting or reporting of a reference price for aluminum premiums. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''. <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 ``Aluminum Pricing Examination Act'' or the ``APEX Act''. SEC. 2. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION OVER MARKETS THAT SET OR REPORT REFERENCE PRICES FOR ALUMINUM PREMIUMS. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Effect.--Nothing in this Act grants the Commission authority to set or control prices for aluminum premiums. ``(ii) Consultation with attorney general.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall consult with the Attorney General on any relevant information, allegations of anticompetitive conduct, or marketplace analysis in the setting or reporting of a reference price for aluminum premiums. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aluminum Pricing Examination Act'' or the ``APEX Act''. SEC. 2. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION OVER MARKETS THAT SET OR REPORT REFERENCE PRICES FOR ALUMINUM PREMIUMS. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Effect.--Nothing in this Act grants the Commission authority to set or control prices for aluminum premiums. ``(ii) Consultation with attorney general.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall consult with the Attorney General on any relevant information, allegations of anticompetitive conduct, or marketplace analysis in the setting or reporting of a reference price for aluminum premiums. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''. <all>

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aluminum Pricing Examination Act'' or the ``APEX Act''. SEC. 2. JURISDICTION OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION OVER MARKETS THAT SET OR REPORT REFERENCE PRICES FOR ALUMINUM PREMIUMS. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Effect.--Nothing in this Act grants the Commission authority to set or control prices for aluminum premiums. ``(ii) Consultation with attorney general.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall consult with the Attorney General on any relevant information, allegations of anticompetitive conduct, or marketplace analysis in the setting or reporting of a reference price for aluminum premiums. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''. <all>

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(IV) Transmission to commission.--The Attorney General shall transmit to the Commission the views of the Attorney General on any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II).''.

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. Section 2(a)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(J) Reference prices for aluminum premiums.-- ``(i) Jurisdiction.-- ``(I) In general.--The Commission shall have jurisdiction over markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, including-- ``(aa) oversight of the process and manner in which reference prices for aluminum premiums are set or reported; and ``(bb) determining whether the mechanism for setting references prices for aluminum premiums is fair and transparent. ``(II) Review by attorney general.--The Commission shall afford the Attorney General an opportunity to review any regulation or guideline proposed by the Commission in carrying out this subparagraph to ensure that the regulation or guideline is consistent with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws. ``(III) Authorities and duties of attorney general.--The Attorney General-- ``(aa) may cooperate, and share relevant information, with the Commission with respect to the setting of a reference price for aluminum premiums; and ``(bb) shall review any proposed regulation or guideline described in subclause (II) to ensure that the regulation or guideline is in accordance with the goals and purposes of the antitrust laws.

Aluminum Pricing Examination Act or the APEX Act - Amends the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act to extend the jurisdiction of the Commission to include the oversight of markets that set or report reference prices for aluminum premiums, and for other purposes. (Currently, the Commission only has jurisdiction over markets that determine whether the mechanism for setting references prices is fair and transparent.) (Currently the

H.R.5331

Health

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

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

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act

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

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act

Rep. Davis, Danny K.

D

IL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to improve access to innovative new medical devices furnished to individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD). The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide a three-year temporary add-on payment adjustment for a new

H.R.7357

Congress

Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act or the REACT Act This bill requires federal agencies to provide certain information at the request of additional congressional committees and specifies that agencies must respond to such requests within 45 days. Under current law, agencies must supply information requested by the Committee on Government Operations of the House of Representatives (or any seven of its members) or the Committee on Government Affairs of the Senate (or any five of its members), provided that the requested information relates to matters within the committees' respective jurisdictions. This bill also requires agencies to supply information requested by authorizing committees or permanent select committees.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act'' or the ``REACT Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION TO COMMITTEES UPON REQUEST OF MINIMUM NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. (a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

REACT Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes.

REACT Act Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act

Rep. Burgess, Michael C.

R

TX

This bill requires federal agencies to provide certain information at the request of additional congressional committees and specifies that agencies must respond to such requests within 45 days. Under current law, agencies must supply information requested by the Committee on Government Operations of the House of Representatives (or any seven of its members) or the Committee on Government Affairs of the Senate (or any five of its members), provided that the requested information relates to matters within the committees' respective jurisdictions. This bill also requires agencies to supply information requested by authorizing committees or permanent select committees.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act'' or the ``REACT Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION TO COMMITTEES UPON REQUEST OF MINIMUM NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. (a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act'' or the ``REACT Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION TO COMMITTEES UPON REQUEST OF MINIMUM NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. (a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act'' or the ``REACT Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION TO COMMITTEES UPON REQUEST OF MINIMUM NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. (a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act'' or the ``REACT Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION TO COMMITTEES UPON REQUEST OF MINIMUM NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. (a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to requests made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an executive agency to submit information to any committee of the House of Representatives upon the request of 7 of the members of the committee, and to submit information to any committee of the Senate upon the request of 5 of the members of the committee, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. a) Submission of Information.--Section 2954 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking ``agency, on request'' and all that follows through ``shall submit'' and inserting the following: ``agency, on request of any authorizing committee or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives or of any 7 members thereof, or on request of any authorizing or permanent select committee of the Senate or of any 5 members thereof, shall submit''. (b) Deadline for Submission; Enforcement.--Section 2954 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``An Executive'' and inserting ``(a) Submission of Information.--An Executive''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deadline.--An Executive agency shall submit the information requested by a committee under subsection (a) not later than 45 days after the committee requests the information, or not later than such alternative deadline as the committee may specify in its request. ``(c) Enforcement.--A committee, or any 7 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the House of Representatives) or any 5 members thereof (in the case of a committee of the Senate), which is aggrieved by a violation of this section by an Executive agency may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for such injunctive and declaratory relief as may be appropriate.''. (

Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time Act or the REACT Act - Amends Federal law to require an executive agency to submit information to any congressional committee upon the request of seven of the members of the House of Representatives and five of the Senate, if the information relates to any matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, and for other purposes. (Currently, an executive

H.R.6087

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Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022 This bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program. Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT. (a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. (c) Regulations.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize rules to carry out the amendments made by this Act. 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 June 7, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers’ compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes.

Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022 Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

Rep. Courtney, Joe

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This bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program. Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT. (a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. (c) Regulations.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize rules to carry out the amendments made by this Act. 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 June 7, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022''. INCLUSION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT. (a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. (c) Regulations.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize rules to carry out the amendments made by this Act. 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 June 7, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT. (a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. (c) Regulations.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize rules to carry out the amendments made by this Act. 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 June 7, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT. (a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. (c) Regulations.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize rules to carry out the amendments made by this Act. 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 June 7, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes. a) Inclusion.--Section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, other eligible providers,'' after ``osteopathic practitioners''; (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraphs (18) and (19); (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (20) and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(21) `other eligible provider' means a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by State law.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 8103(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician'' in each instance; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or other eligible providers'' after ``physicians''; (2) in section 8121(6), by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``physician''; and (3) in section 8123(a)-- (A) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``The employee may have a physician''; and (B) by inserting ``or other eligible provider'' after ``United States and the physician''. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2022 - Amends Federal workers' compensation to: (1) include services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured federal workers, and for other purposes; and (2) require the Secretary of Labor to finalize rules to carry out the amendments made by this Act. (Sec. 3) Directs the

H.R.1799

Commerce

PPP Extension Act of 2021 This bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), through June 30, 2021. Currently, the program is set to expire on March 31, 2021. For the final 30 days of the program (i.e., from June 1 until June 30), the Small Business Administration may only process applications submitted prior to June 1, and it may not accept any new loan applications. The bill excludes the budgetary effects of this bill from PAYGO scorecards under the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and from Senate PAYGO scorecards.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 250]] Public Law 117-6 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Mar. 30, 2021 - [H.R. 1799]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP Extension Act of 2021. 15 USC 631 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 2018.>> is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) <<NOTE: 15 USC 636 note.>> Restriction.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) In General.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). Approved March 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House. Mar. 25, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Mar. 30, Presidential remarks. <all>

PPP Extension Act of 2021

To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

PPP Extension Act of 2021 PPP Extension Act of 2021 PPP Extension Act of 2021

Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn

D

GA

This bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), through June 30, 2021. Currently, the program is set to expire on March 31, 2021. For the final 30 days of the program (i.e., from June 1 until June 30), the Small Business Administration may only process applications submitted prior to June 1, and it may not accept any new loan applications. The bill excludes the budgetary effects of this bill from PAYGO scorecards under the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and from Senate PAYGO scorecards.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 250]] Public Law 117-6 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Mar. 30, 2021 - [H.R. 1799]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP Extension Act of 2021. 15 USC 631 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 2018.>> is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) <<NOTE: 15 USC 636 note.>> Restriction.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) In General.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). Approved March 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House. Mar. 25, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Mar. 30, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 250]] Public Law 117-6 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Mar. 30, 2021 - [H.R. 1799]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP Extension Act of 2021. 15 USC 631 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 2018.>> is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) <<NOTE: 15 USC 636 note.>> Restriction.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) In General.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). Approved March 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House. 25, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Mar. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 250]] Public Law 117-6 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Mar. 30, 2021 - [H.R. 1799]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP Extension Act of 2021. 15 USC 631 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 2018.>> is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) <<NOTE: 15 USC 636 note.>> Restriction.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) In General.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). Approved March 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House. Mar. 25, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Mar. 30, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 250]] Public Law 117-6 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Mar. 30, 2021 - [H.R. 1799]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP Extension Act of 2021. 15 USC 631 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COVERED PERIOD FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 2018.>> is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. (c) <<NOTE: 15 USC 636 note.>> Restriction.--From June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall not accept new lender applications for loans under paragraph (36) or (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. (a) In General.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on either PAYGO scorecard maintained pursuant to section 4(d) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(d)). (b) Senate Paygo Scorecards.--The budgetary effects of this Act shall not be entered on any PAYGO scorecard maintained for purposes of section 4106 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress). Approved March 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House. Mar. 25, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Mar. 30, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. ( b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. ( b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. ( b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. ( b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 7(a)(36)(A)(iii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``March 31, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2021''. ( b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1799: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. b) Funding.--Section 1102(b)(1) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136), as amended by section 323 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260), <<NOTE: 134 Stat. 636(a)) and shall only process such lender applications that have been submitted to the Administrator before June 1, 2021. 167 (2021): Mar. 16, considered and passed House.

PPP Extension Act of 2021 - Amends the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends title VII (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend through June 30, 2021, the period for

H.R.1751

Social Welfare

Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act This bill makes changes to the scope and content of technical assistance provided by the Department of Health and Human Services concerning certain grants that provide low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security 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 ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. SEC. 2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking subparagraph (D); and (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e) and inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance-- ``(A) to assist eligible entities in applying for grants under this section; ``(B) that is tailored to meet the needs of grantees at each stage of the administration of projects for which grants are made under this section; ``(C) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of Indian tribes tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities; ``(D) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of the territories; ``(E) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of eligible entities in carrying out demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this section; and ``(F) to facilitate the exchange of information among eligible entities regarding best practices and promising practices used in the projects. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. The preceding sentence shall not be interpreted to require any such conference to be held in person. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. (b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act

Rep. Kildee, Daniel T.

D

MI

This bill makes changes to the scope and content of technical assistance provided by the Department of Health and Human Services concerning certain grants that provide low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security 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 ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. SEC. 2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking subparagraph (D); and (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e) and inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance-- ``(A) to assist eligible entities in applying for grants under this section; ``(B) that is tailored to meet the needs of grantees at each stage of the administration of projects for which grants are made under this section; ``(C) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of Indian tribes tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities; ``(D) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of the territories; ``(E) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of eligible entities in carrying out demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this section; and ``(F) to facilitate the exchange of information among eligible entities regarding best practices and promising practices used in the projects. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. The preceding sentence shall not be interpreted to require any such conference to be held in person. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. (b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security 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 ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. 2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 1397) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking subparagraph (D); and (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e) and inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance-- ``(A) to assist eligible entities in applying for grants under this section; ``(B) that is tailored to meet the needs of grantees at each stage of the administration of projects for which grants are made under this section; ``(C) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of Indian tribes tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities; ``(D) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of the territories; ``(E) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of eligible entities in carrying out demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this section; and ``(F) to facilitate the exchange of information among eligible entities regarding best practices and promising practices used in the projects. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. The preceding sentence shall not be interpreted to require any such conference to be held in person. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. (b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security 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 ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. SEC. 2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking subparagraph (D); and (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e) and inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance-- ``(A) to assist eligible entities in applying for grants under this section; ``(B) that is tailored to meet the needs of grantees at each stage of the administration of projects for which grants are made under this section; ``(C) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of Indian tribes tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities; ``(D) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of the territories; ``(E) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of eligible entities in carrying out demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this section; and ``(F) to facilitate the exchange of information among eligible entities regarding best practices and promising practices used in the projects. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. The preceding sentence shall not be interpreted to require any such conference to be held in person. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. (b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security 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 ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. SEC. 2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(4), by striking subparagraph (D); and (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e) and inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance-- ``(A) to assist eligible entities in applying for grants under this section; ``(B) that is tailored to meet the needs of grantees at each stage of the administration of projects for which grants are made under this section; ``(C) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of Indian tribes tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities; ``(D) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of the territories; ``(E) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of eligible entities in carrying out demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this section; and ``(F) to facilitate the exchange of information among eligible entities regarding best practices and promising practices used in the projects. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. The preceding sentence shall not be interpreted to require any such conference to be held in person. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. (b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. This Act may be cited as the ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. ( The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. ( The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. This Act may be cited as the ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. ( The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. This Act may be cited as the ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. ( The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. This Act may be cited as the ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. ``(3) Report to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the nature of any technical assistance provided to grantees under this section.''. ( The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021.

To provide for technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. This Act may be cited as the ``Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act''. ``(2) Continuation of peer technical assistance conferences.--The Secretary shall hold peer technical assistance conferences for entities to which a grant is made under this section. b) Funding.--Section 2008(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``, and to carry out subsection (c) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022'' before the period.

Technical Assistance for Health Grants Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide technical assistance under the health profession opportunity grant program to assist eligible entities in applying for grants under the program. Requires the Secretary to provide such assistance: (1) to assist grantees at each stage of the administration of

H.R.954

Science, Technology, Communications

Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on federal funding made available to entities located in China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party for research in the five years prior to enactment of this bill. Not later than 120 days after the enactment of this bill, the GAO shall brief Congress on the data that is available with respect to federal funding made available to such entities for research.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on Federal funding made available to covered entities for research during the study period. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include, to the extent practicable with respect to the study period, an assessment of-- (1) the total amount of Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; (2) the total number and types of covered entities to whom such funding was made available; (3) the requirements relating to the awarding, tracking, and monitoring of such funding; (4) any other data available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; and (5) other matters the Comptroller General determines appropriate. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. (d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means an entity-- (A) located in the People's Republic of China; or (B) majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M.

R

NY

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on federal funding made available to entities located in China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party for research in the five years prior to enactment of this bill. Not later than 120 days after the enactment of this bill, the GAO shall brief Congress on the data that is available with respect to federal funding made available to such entities for research.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on Federal funding made available to covered entities for research during the study period. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include, to the extent practicable with respect to the study period, an assessment of-- (1) the total amount of Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; (2) the total number and types of covered entities to whom such funding was made available; (3) the requirements relating to the awarding, tracking, and monitoring of such funding; (4) any other data available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; and (5) other matters the Comptroller General determines appropriate. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. (d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means an entity-- (A) located in the People's Republic of China; or (B) majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on Federal funding made available to covered entities for research during the study period. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include, to the extent practicable with respect to the study period, an assessment of-- (1) the total amount of Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; (2) the total number and types of covered entities to whom such funding was made available; (3) the requirements relating to the awarding, tracking, and monitoring of such funding; (4) any other data available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; and (5) other matters the Comptroller General determines appropriate. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. (d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means an entity-- (A) located in the People's Republic of China; or (B) majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on Federal funding made available to covered entities for research during the study period. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include, to the extent practicable with respect to the study period, an assessment of-- (1) the total amount of Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; (2) the total number and types of covered entities to whom such funding was made available; (3) the requirements relating to the awarding, tracking, and monitoring of such funding; (4) any other data available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; and (5) other matters the Comptroller General determines appropriate. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. (d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means an entity-- (A) located in the People's Republic of China; or (B) majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY AND REPORT. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on Federal funding made available to covered entities for research during the study period. (b) Matters To Be Included.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include, to the extent practicable with respect to the study period, an assessment of-- (1) the total amount of Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; (2) the total number and types of covered entities to whom such funding was made available; (3) the requirements relating to the awarding, tracking, and monitoring of such funding; (4) any other data available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research; and (5) other matters the Comptroller General determines appropriate. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. (d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means an entity-- (A) located in the People's Republic of China; or (B) majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. ( 2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). ( (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). ( (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. ( 2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). ( (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. ( 2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). ( (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. ( 2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. d) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a). ( (2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (c) Briefing on Available Data.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the data that is available with respect to Federal funding made available to covered entities for research. ( 2) Study period.--The term ``study period'' means the 5- year period ending on the date of enactment of this Act.

Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act - Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to specified congressional committees on certain Federal funding made available to entities located in the People's Republic of China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. Requires the Comptor General to report to Congress on the findings of the study. Requires such report to include an assessment of: (1) the

H.R.6857

Taxation

Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 or FARM Act of 2022 This bill makes solar and wind electricity ineligible for certain renewable energy tax credits if the electricity was generated by facilities that a public utility placed on agricultural land.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022'' or ``FARM Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. ``(B) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 48(a)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``subsection (e) and'' after ``provided in''. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. ``(ii) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

FARM Act of 2022

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes.

FARM Act of 2022 Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022

Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P.

R

WI

This bill makes solar and wind electricity ineligible for certain renewable energy tax credits if the electricity was generated by facilities that a public utility placed on agricultural land.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022'' or ``FARM Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. ``(B) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 48(a)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``subsection (e) and'' after ``provided in''. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. ``(ii) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022'' or ``FARM Act of 2022''. SEC. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. ``(B) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 48(a)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``subsection (e) and'' after ``provided in''. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(ii) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022'' or ``FARM Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. ``(B) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 48(a)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``subsection (e) and'' after ``provided in''. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. ``(ii) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022'' or ``FARM Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. (a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. ``(B) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 48(a)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``subsection (e) and'' after ``provided in''. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. ``(ii) Public utility.--The term `public utility' has the meaning given the term in section 136(c)(2).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. ( ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. ( ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. ( ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. ( ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. RESTRICTION ON TAX CREDITS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND. ( ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the energy credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. a) Solar Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Denial of Credit With Respect to Certain Solar Energy Property on Agricultural Land.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to equipment described in subsection (a)(3)(A)(i) that is placed in service by a public utility on agricultural land. (b) Wind Property.--Section 45(e)(6) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(6) Denial of credit with respect to certain energy property on agricultural land.-- ``(A) In general.--The credit determined under subsection (a) shall not apply to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 by a public utility on agricultural land. ``(B) Definitions.--For the purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) Agricultural land.--The term `agricultural land' has the meaning given the term `eligible land' in section 1240A of the Food Security Act of 1985.

Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2022 or the FARM ACT of 2022 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the energy tax credit shall not apply to certain types of energy production on agricultural land, and for other purposes. (Currently, the credit applies to electricity produced by a solar energy facility or wind facility placed in service after the date of enactment of this

H.R.7468

Armed Forces and National Security

Security of the Economy, Climate, and other U.S. interests with Recent and Existing Food alternatives Act or the SECURE Food Act This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins (e.g., proteins produced from plants or fungi) on the long-term national security interests of the United States.

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Security of the Economy, Climate, and other U.S. interests with Recent and Existing Food alternatives Act'' or the ``SECURE Food Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON THE EFFECTS OF INCREASED PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS TO NATIONAL SECURITY. (a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A detailed description of how the increased production and consumption of alternative proteins affect-- (A) biosecurity, food security, climate security, and water security; (B) the environment, including with respect to reduced land use and reduced deforestation; (C) public health, including with respect to pandemic risk reduction, air and water pollution reduction, and antibiotic usage reduction; and (D) the economy, including with respect to job creation and new markets for agricultural products of the United States. (2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. (c) Form.--The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Alternative proteins.--The term ``alternative proteins'' means food proteins produced from plants, fungi, or animal cell cultivation that share sensory characteristics with conventional animal proteins. (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). <all>

SECURE Food Act

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States.

SECURE Food Act Security of the Economy, Climate, and other U.S. interests with Recent and Existing Food alternatives Act

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja

D

IL

This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins (e.g., proteins produced from plants or fungi) on the long-term national security interests of the United States.

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Security of the Economy, Climate, and other U.S. interests with Recent and Existing Food alternatives Act'' or the ``SECURE Food Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON THE EFFECTS OF INCREASED PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS TO NATIONAL SECURITY. (a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A detailed description of how the increased production and consumption of alternative proteins affect-- (A) biosecurity, food security, climate security, and water security; (B) the environment, including with respect to reduced land use and reduced deforestation; (C) public health, including with respect to pandemic risk reduction, air and water pollution reduction, and antibiotic usage reduction; and (D) the economy, including with respect to job creation and new markets for agricultural products of the United States. (2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. (c) Form.--The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Alternative proteins.--The term ``alternative proteins'' means food proteins produced from plants, fungi, or animal cell cultivation that share sensory characteristics with conventional animal proteins. (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). <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 ``Security of the Economy, Climate, and other U.S. interests with Recent and Existing Food alternatives Act'' or the ``SECURE Food Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON THE EFFECTS OF INCREASED PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS TO NATIONAL SECURITY. (a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A detailed description of how the increased production and consumption of alternative proteins affect-- (A) biosecurity, food security, climate security, and water security; (B) the environment, including with respect to reduced land use and reduced deforestation; (C) public health, including with respect to pandemic risk reduction, air and water pollution reduction, and antibiotic usage reduction; and (D) the economy, including with respect to job creation and new markets for agricultural products of the United States. (2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. (c) Form.--The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Alternative proteins.--The term ``alternative proteins'' means food proteins produced from plants, fungi, or animal cell cultivation that share sensory characteristics with conventional animal proteins. (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Security of the Economy, Climate, and other U.S. interests with Recent and Existing Food alternatives Act'' or the ``SECURE Food Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON THE EFFECTS OF INCREASED PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS TO NATIONAL SECURITY. (a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A detailed description of how the increased production and consumption of alternative proteins affect-- (A) biosecurity, food security, climate security, and water security; (B) the environment, including with respect to reduced land use and reduced deforestation; (C) public health, including with respect to pandemic risk reduction, air and water pollution reduction, and antibiotic usage reduction; and (D) the economy, including with respect to job creation and new markets for agricultural products of the United States. (2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. (c) Form.--The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Alternative proteins.--The term ``alternative proteins'' means food proteins produced from plants, fungi, or animal cell cultivation that share sensory characteristics with conventional animal proteins. (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). <all>

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Security of the Economy, Climate, and other U.S. interests with Recent and Existing Food alternatives Act'' or the ``SECURE Food Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON THE EFFECTS OF INCREASED PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS TO NATIONAL SECURITY. (a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A detailed description of how the increased production and consumption of alternative proteins affect-- (A) biosecurity, food security, climate security, and water security; (B) the environment, including with respect to reduced land use and reduced deforestation; (C) public health, including with respect to pandemic risk reduction, air and water pollution reduction, and antibiotic usage reduction; and (D) the economy, including with respect to job creation and new markets for agricultural products of the United States. (2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. (c) Form.--The report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Alternative proteins.--The term ``alternative proteins'' means food proteins produced from plants, fungi, or animal cell cultivation that share sensory characteristics with conventional animal proteins. (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003). <all>

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( 2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( 2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( 2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( 2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( (2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. a) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government that the Director determines appropriate, shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. 2) A detailed explanation of whether, and to what extent, progress in the production and consumption of alternative proteins made by foreign countries constitutes a competitive threat to the economic interests of the United States. ( 2) Congressional intelligence committees.--The term ``congressional intelligence committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).

Security of the Economy, Climate, and other U.S. interests with Recent and Existing Food alternatives Act or the SECURE Food Act - Directs the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the effects of increased production and consumption of alternative proteins on the long-term national security interests of the United States. Requires the report to include: (1)

S.4753

Education

Raising Expectations with Child Opportunity Vouchers for Educational Recovery Act or the RECOVER Act This bill directs local educational agencies to use certain federal COVID-19 relief funds to address student learning loss by distributing direct financial assistance (i.e., Child Opportunity Scholarships) to the parent or guardian of an eligible student for certain qualified educational expenses (e.g., educational materials, tutoring, or private school tuition). Eligible student refers to a child who is a member of a household with an income that is not more than 300% of the federal poverty level.

To allow the use of unspent educational funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to address pandemic learning loss through Child Opportunity Scholarships. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Raising Expectations with Child Opportunity Vouchers for Educational Recovery Act'' or the ``RECOVER Act''. SEC. 2. USE OF UNOBLIGATED AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS FOR CHILD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS. Section 2001 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (20 U.S.C. 3401 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (e)(1)-- (A) by striking ``through the implementation of'' and inserting ``through-- ``(A) the implementation of''; (B) in subparagraph (A), as designated by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A), as designated by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the following: ``(B) the distribution of Child Opportunity Scholarships; and''; (2) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) may use any remaining amounts to distribute Child Opportunity Scholarships.''; and (3) in subsection (h)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (4) and (6), respectively; (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) the term `Child Opportunity Scholarship' means direct financial assistance to the parent or guardian of an eligible student for a qualified educational expense in an amount reasonably commensurate to the negative educational impact intended to be addressed; ``(3) the term `eligible student' means a child who is a member of a household with an income which is not greater than 300 percent of the Federal poverty level;''; (C) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; and (D) by inserting after paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following: ``(5) the term `qualified educational expense' includes tutoring or educational classes outside the home, curriculum and curricular materials, books or instructional materials, technological education materials, online educational materials, private school tuition, testing fees, diagnostic tools, and educational therapies for students with disabilities; and''. <all>

RECOVER Act