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H.R.5638

Economics and Public Finance

CBO Show Your Work Act This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to make available to Congress and the public each fiscal model, policy model, and data preparation routine that the CBO uses to estimate the costs and other fiscal, social, or economic effects of legislation. For each estimate of the costs and other fiscal effects of legislation, the CBO must also disclose, in a manner sufficient to permit replication by individuals not employed by the CBO, the data, programs, models, assumptions, and other details of the computations used to prepare the estimate. For data that may not be disclosed, the CBO must make available to Congress and the public

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``CBO Show Your Work Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE MODELS. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Director''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Publication of Models and Data.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall make available to Members of Congress and make publicly available on the website of the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(1) each fiscal model, policy model, and data preparation routine used by the Congressional Budget Office in estimating the costs and other fiscal, social, or economic effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a); ``(2) any update of a model or routine described in paragraph (1); ``(3) subject to paragraph (4), for each estimate of the costs and other fiscal effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a), the data, programs, models, assumptions, and other details of the computations used by the Congressional Budget Office in preparing the estimate, in a manner sufficient to permit replication by individuals not employed by the Congressional Budget Office; and ``(4) for any data that is required not to be disclosed by the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(A) a complete list of all data variables for such data; ``(B) descriptive statistics for all data variables for such data (including averages, standard deviations, number of observations, and correlations to other variables), to the extent that the descriptive statistics do not violate the rule against disclosure; ``(C) a reference to the statute requiring that the data not be disclosed; and ``(D) information regarding how to contact the individual or entity who has unrestricted access to the data.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

CBO Show Your Work Act

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring.

CBO Show Your Work Act

Rep. Davidson, Warren

R

OH

This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to make available to Congress and the public each fiscal model, policy model, and data preparation routine that the CBO uses to estimate the costs and other fiscal, social, or economic effects of legislation. For each estimate of the costs and other fiscal effects of legislation, the CBO must also disclose, in a manner sufficient to permit replication by individuals not employed by the CBO, the data, programs, models, assumptions, and other details of the computations used to prepare the estimate. For data that may not be disclosed, the CBO must make available to Congress and the public

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``CBO Show Your Work Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE MODELS. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Director''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Publication of Models and Data.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall make available to Members of Congress and make publicly available on the website of the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(1) each fiscal model, policy model, and data preparation routine used by the Congressional Budget Office in estimating the costs and other fiscal, social, or economic effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a); ``(2) any update of a model or routine described in paragraph (1); ``(3) subject to paragraph (4), for each estimate of the costs and other fiscal effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a), the data, programs, models, assumptions, and other details of the computations used by the Congressional Budget Office in preparing the estimate, in a manner sufficient to permit replication by individuals not employed by the Congressional Budget Office; and ``(4) for any data that is required not to be disclosed by the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(A) a complete list of all data variables for such data; ``(B) descriptive statistics for all data variables for such data (including averages, standard deviations, number of observations, and correlations to other variables), to the extent that the descriptive statistics do not violate the rule against disclosure; ``(C) a reference to the statute requiring that the data not be disclosed; and ``(D) information regarding how to contact the individual or entity who has unrestricted access to the data.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``CBO Show Your Work Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE MODELS. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Director''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Publication of Models and Data.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall make available to Members of Congress and make publicly available on the website of the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(1) each fiscal model, policy model, and data preparation routine used by the Congressional Budget Office in estimating the costs and other fiscal, social, or economic effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a); ``(2) any update of a model or routine described in paragraph (1); ``(3) subject to paragraph (4), for each estimate of the costs and other fiscal effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a), the data, programs, models, assumptions, and other details of the computations used by the Congressional Budget Office in preparing the estimate, in a manner sufficient to permit replication by individuals not employed by the Congressional Budget Office; and ``(4) for any data that is required not to be disclosed by the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(A) a complete list of all data variables for such data; ``(B) descriptive statistics for all data variables for such data (including averages, standard deviations, number of observations, and correlations to other variables), to the extent that the descriptive statistics do not violate the rule against disclosure; ``(C) a reference to the statute requiring that the data not be disclosed; and ``(D) information regarding how to contact the individual or entity who has unrestricted access to the data.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``CBO Show Your Work Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE MODELS. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Director''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Publication of Models and Data.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall make available to Members of Congress and make publicly available on the website of the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(1) each fiscal model, policy model, and data preparation routine used by the Congressional Budget Office in estimating the costs and other fiscal, social, or economic effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a); ``(2) any update of a model or routine described in paragraph (1); ``(3) subject to paragraph (4), for each estimate of the costs and other fiscal effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a), the data, programs, models, assumptions, and other details of the computations used by the Congressional Budget Office in preparing the estimate, in a manner sufficient to permit replication by individuals not employed by the Congressional Budget Office; and ``(4) for any data that is required not to be disclosed by the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(A) a complete list of all data variables for such data; ``(B) descriptive statistics for all data variables for such data (including averages, standard deviations, number of observations, and correlations to other variables), to the extent that the descriptive statistics do not violate the rule against disclosure; ``(C) a reference to the statute requiring that the data not be disclosed; and ``(D) information regarding how to contact the individual or entity who has unrestricted access to the data.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``CBO Show Your Work Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE MODELS. (a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 653) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Director'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Director''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Publication of Models and Data.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall make available to Members of Congress and make publicly available on the website of the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(1) each fiscal model, policy model, and data preparation routine used by the Congressional Budget Office in estimating the costs and other fiscal, social, or economic effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a); ``(2) any update of a model or routine described in paragraph (1); ``(3) subject to paragraph (4), for each estimate of the costs and other fiscal effects of legislation, including estimates prepared under subsection (a), the data, programs, models, assumptions, and other details of the computations used by the Congressional Budget Office in preparing the estimate, in a manner sufficient to permit replication by individuals not employed by the Congressional Budget Office; and ``(4) for any data that is required not to be disclosed by the Congressional Budget Office-- ``(A) a complete list of all data variables for such data; ``(B) descriptive statistics for all data variables for such data (including averages, standard deviations, number of observations, and correlations to other variables), to the extent that the descriptive statistics do not violate the rule against disclosure; ``(C) a reference to the statute requiring that the data not be disclosed; and ``(D) information regarding how to contact the individual or entity who has unrestricted access to the data.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring. a) In General.--Section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

CBO Show Your Work Act - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make available to Members of Congress and make publicly available on the Office's website: (1) each fiscal model, policy model, and data preparation routine used by the Office in estimating the costs and other fiscal, social,

H.R.471

Health

Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2021 or the PAUSE Act of 2021 This bill maintains immigration restrictions put in place under public health emergency authorities to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) 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 2021'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2021''. 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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 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. <all>

PAUSE Act of 2021

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 2021 Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID–19 Act of 2021

Rep. Herrell, Yvette

R

NM

This bill maintains immigration restrictions put in place under public health emergency authorities to prevent the introduction of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) 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 2021'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2021''. 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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 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. <all>

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 2021'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2021''. 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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 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. <all>

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 2021'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2021''. 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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 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. <all>

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 2021'' or the ``PAUSE Act of 2021''. 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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 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. <all>

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. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. ( (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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

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. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. ( (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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

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. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. ( (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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

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. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. ( (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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

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. MAINTAINING THE STRINGENCY OF COVID-19 BORDER HEALTH PROVISIONS THROUGH THE END OF THE PANDEMIC. ( (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 Section 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec.

Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry from COVID-19 Act of 2021 or the PAUSE Act of 2019 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

H.R.6812

Commerce

Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program that provides grants to states to assist small businesses in developing their cybersecurity infrastructure.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act''. SEC. 2. CYBERSECURITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 1406). (b) Coordination.--The Administrator shall, in coordination with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, provide to recipients of grants under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program guidance on using such grants to provide businesses with, or to enable businesses to attain, the greatest degree of cybersecurity practicable, including information on cybersecurity best practices. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than 90 days after the end of each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report on the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program, including-- (1) a list of States that have received a grant under the pilot program; (2) whether each such State has submitted a cybersecurity plan under section 2220A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 665g); (3) descriptions of how each such State used such grant, including whether grant funds were provided directly to individual businesses or used to carry out a program of the State providing cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns (as such term is defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)); (4) descriptions of the most pressing cybersecurity needs of small business concerns; and (5) a description of how the Administrator is using the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act to improve the cybersecurity assistance provided to small business concerns under the pilot program. <all>

Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes.

Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act

Rep. Joyce, David P.

R

OH

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program that provides grants to states to assist small businesses in developing their cybersecurity infrastructure.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act''. SEC. 2. CYBERSECURITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 1406). (b) Coordination.--The Administrator shall, in coordination with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, provide to recipients of grants under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program guidance on using such grants to provide businesses with, or to enable businesses to attain, the greatest degree of cybersecurity practicable, including information on cybersecurity best practices. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than 90 days after the end of each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report on the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program, including-- (1) a list of States that have received a grant under the pilot program; (2) whether each such State has submitted a cybersecurity plan under section 2220A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 665g); (3) descriptions of how each such State used such grant, including whether grant funds were provided directly to individual businesses or used to carry out a program of the State providing cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns (as such term is defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)); (4) descriptions of the most pressing cybersecurity needs of small business concerns; and (5) a description of how the Administrator is using the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act to improve the cybersecurity assistance provided to small business concerns under the pilot program. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act''. SEC. 2. CYBERSECURITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 1406). (b) Coordination.--The Administrator shall, in coordination with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, provide to recipients of grants under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program guidance on using such grants to provide businesses with, or to enable businesses to attain, the greatest degree of cybersecurity practicable, including information on cybersecurity best practices. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than 90 days after the end of each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report on the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program, including-- (1) a list of States that have received a grant under the pilot program; (2) whether each such State has submitted a cybersecurity plan under section 2220A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 665g); (3) descriptions of how each such State used such grant, including whether grant funds were provided directly to individual businesses or used to carry out a program of the State providing cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns (as such term is defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)); (4) descriptions of the most pressing cybersecurity needs of small business concerns; and (5) a description of how the Administrator is using the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act to improve the cybersecurity assistance provided to small business concerns under the pilot program. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act''. SEC. 2. CYBERSECURITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 1406). (b) Coordination.--The Administrator shall, in coordination with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, provide to recipients of grants under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program guidance on using such grants to provide businesses with, or to enable businesses to attain, the greatest degree of cybersecurity practicable, including information on cybersecurity best practices. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than 90 days after the end of each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report on the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program, including-- (1) a list of States that have received a grant under the pilot program; (2) whether each such State has submitted a cybersecurity plan under section 2220A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 665g); (3) descriptions of how each such State used such grant, including whether grant funds were provided directly to individual businesses or used to carry out a program of the State providing cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns (as such term is defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)); (4) descriptions of the most pressing cybersecurity needs of small business concerns; and (5) a description of how the Administrator is using the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act to improve the cybersecurity assistance provided to small business concerns under the pilot program. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act''. SEC. 2. CYBERSECURITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat. 1406). (b) Coordination.--The Administrator shall, in coordination with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, provide to recipients of grants under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program guidance on using such grants to provide businesses with, or to enable businesses to attain, the greatest degree of cybersecurity practicable, including information on cybersecurity best practices. (c) Annual Report.--Not later than 90 days after the end of each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report on the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program, including-- (1) a list of States that have received a grant under the pilot program; (2) whether each such State has submitted a cybersecurity plan under section 2220A of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 665g); (3) descriptions of how each such State used such grant, including whether grant funds were provided directly to individual businesses or used to carry out a program of the State providing cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns (as such term is defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)); (4) descriptions of the most pressing cybersecurity needs of small business concerns; and (5) a description of how the Administrator is using the Small Business Development Center Cyber Strategy developed under section 1841(a) of the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act to improve the cybersecurity assistance provided to small business concerns under the pilot program. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

To authorize appropriations for the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration for fiscal years 2023 through 2025, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Small Business Administration $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 to make grants to States under the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program established pursuant to title V of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260; 134 Stat.

Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make grants to states under the Cybersecurity Assessment Pilot Program for FY2023 through 2025. The SBA must provide to recipients of grants guidance on using such grants to provide businesses with, or to enable businesses to attain, the greatest degree of cybersecurity practicable, including information on cybersecurity best

H.R.774

Taxation

Spotlight Act This bill renders null and void final Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations published on May 28, 2020, relating to the reporting requirements of tax-exempt organizations. The bill requires tax-exempt organizations that fall under sections 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., social welfare organizations, labor organizations, business leagues) to disclose the names and addresses of all substantial contributors (persons who contribute more than $5,000 per year to such organizations) on their information returns. The bill also eliminates the authority of the IRS to provide exceptions to the disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations. This provision does not apply to determinations made by the IRS before July 16, 2018.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

Spotlight Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax-exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes.

Spotlight Act

Rep. Price, David E.

D

NC

This bill renders null and void final Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations published on May 28, 2020, relating to the reporting requirements of tax-exempt organizations. The bill requires tax-exempt organizations that fall under sections 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., social welfare organizations, labor organizations, business leagues) to disclose the names and addresses of all substantial contributors (persons who contribute more than $5,000 per year to such organizations) on their information returns. The bill also eliminates the authority of the IRS to provide exceptions to the disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations. This provision does not apply to determinations made by the IRS before July 16, 2018.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

Spotlight Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of tax-exempt organizations regarding the names and addresses of substantial contributors and for other purposes. The bill also requires social welfare organizations and labor organizations and business leagues to include on their annual tax returns: (1)

H.R.2827

Armed Forces and National Security

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act This bill addresses restrictions on benefits for surviving spouses of service members. Specifically, the bill prohibits the termination of the payment of an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan for certain surviving spouses of service members who died while on active duty solely because the surviving spouse remarries. The Department of Defense must resume payment of an annuity to surviving spouses who remarried before the age of 55 and before the enactment of this bill. The remarriage of a surviving spouse of a veteran does not bar the provision of dependency and indemnity compensation, regardless of their age when they remarried. The Department of Veterans Affairs must resume payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses who remarried before the age of 57 prior to the enactment of this bill.

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act''. SEC. 2. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. In the case of a surviving spouse who remarried before reaching age 55 and before the date of the enactment of the Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of the annuity to that surviving spouse for each month after the date of the enactment of that Act.''. SEC. 3. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran.''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (b) Resumption of Payments to Certain Individuals Previously Denied Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.--Beginning on the first day of the first month after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of dependency and indemnity compensation under section 1311 of such title to each living individual who-- (1) is the surviving spouse of a veteran; and (2) remarried before-- (A) reaching age 57; and (B) the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes.

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act

Rep. Waltz, Michael

R

FL

This bill addresses restrictions on benefits for surviving spouses of service members. Specifically, the bill prohibits the termination of the payment of an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan for certain surviving spouses of service members who died while on active duty solely because the surviving spouse remarries. The Department of Defense must resume payment of an annuity to surviving spouses who remarried before the age of 55 and before the enactment of this bill. The remarriage of a surviving spouse of a veteran does not bar the provision of dependency and indemnity compensation, regardless of their age when they remarried. The Department of Veterans Affairs must resume payment of dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses who remarried before the age of 57 prior to the enactment of this bill.

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act''. SEC. 2. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. In the case of a surviving spouse who remarried before reaching age 55 and before the date of the enactment of the Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of the annuity to that surviving spouse for each month after the date of the enactment of that Act.''. SEC. 3. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran.''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (b) Resumption of Payments to Certain Individuals Previously Denied Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.--Beginning on the first day of the first month after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of dependency and indemnity compensation under section 1311 of such title to each living individual who-- (1) is the surviving spouse of a veteran; and (2) remarried before-- (A) reaching age 57; and (B) the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act''. SEC. 2. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. In the case of a surviving spouse who remarried before reaching age 55 and before the date of the enactment of the Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of the annuity to that surviving spouse for each month after the date of the enactment of that Act.''. SEC. 3. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran.''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (b) Resumption of Payments to Certain Individuals Previously Denied Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.--Beginning on the first day of the first month after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of dependency and indemnity compensation under section 1311 of such title to each living individual who-- (1) is the surviving spouse of a veteran; and (2) remarried before-- (A) reaching age 57; and (B) the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act''. SEC. 2. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. In the case of a surviving spouse who remarried before reaching age 55 and before the date of the enactment of the Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of the annuity to that surviving spouse for each month after the date of the enactment of that Act.''. SEC. 3. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran.''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (b) Resumption of Payments to Certain Individuals Previously Denied Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.--Beginning on the first day of the first month after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of dependency and indemnity compensation under section 1311 of such title to each living individual who-- (1) is the surviving spouse of a veteran; and (2) remarried before-- (A) reaching age 57; and (B) the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act''. SEC. 2. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. In the case of a surviving spouse who remarried before reaching age 55 and before the date of the enactment of the Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of the annuity to that surviving spouse for each month after the date of the enactment of that Act.''. SEC. 3. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES WHO REMARRY. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran.''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (b) Resumption of Payments to Certain Individuals Previously Denied Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.--Beginning on the first day of the first month after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall resume payment of dependency and indemnity compensation under section 1311 of such title to each living individual who-- (1) is the surviving spouse of a veteran; and (2) remarried before-- (A) reaching age 57; and (B) the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran. ''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries.

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries.

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran. ''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries.

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran. ''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries.

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran. ''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries.

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. Section 1450(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``An annuity'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an annuity''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(B) The Secretary may not terminate payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1448(d)(1) solely because that surviving spouse remarries. (a) In General.--Section 103(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``The remarriage of a surviving spouse shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1311 of this title to the surviving spouse of a veteran. ''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by striking subparagraph (A) and renumbering subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively. (

Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act - Amends Federal law to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) from terminating payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse solely because that surviving spouse remarries.

S.2284

Transportation and Public Works

Finish the ADHS Act This bill sets aside funding from the Highway Trust Fund for the Appalachian development highway system (a network of highways linking the region to national interstates) and prescribes a method to allocate the funding.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

Finish the ADHS Act

A bill to authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes.

Finish the ADHS Act

Sen. Manchin, Joe, III

D

WV

This bill sets aside funding from the Highway Trust Fund for the Appalachian development highway system (a network of highways linking the region to national interstates) and prescribes a method to allocate the funding.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

Finish the ADHS Act - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2022 through 2026 for the Appalachian development highway system (ADHS) to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for FY2022-FY2026. Requires the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to apportion funds made available under this Act among the states with unfinished AD

H.R.148

Taxation

Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021 This bill allows an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and requires the creation of programs for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. Specifically, an employer may receive a tax credit equal to 40% of a new employee's first-year wages if the employer hires a service member's spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under state law or by the Armed Forces). Currently, a similar tax credit exists for employers who hire certain disadvantaged individuals, including disadvantaged veterans. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard) must implement flexible spending arrangements that permit members of the Armed Forces to use basic pay and compensation to pay on a pretax basis for dependent childcare.

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (b) Qualified Military Spouse.--Section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(16) Qualified military spouse.--The term `qualified military spouse' means the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under State law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2019. SEC. 3. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES. (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat. 2371) and such other considerations as the Secretaries concerned consider appropriate. (c) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' means the following: (1) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to members of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to members of the Coast Guard. <all>

Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families.

Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021

Rep. Norcross, Donald

D

NJ

This bill allows an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and requires the creation of programs for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. Specifically, an employer may receive a tax credit equal to 40% of a new employee's first-year wages if the employer hires a service member's spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under state law or by the Armed Forces). Currently, a similar tax credit exists for employers who hire certain disadvantaged individuals, including disadvantaged veterans. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard) must implement flexible spending arrangements that permit members of the Armed Forces to use basic pay and compensation to pay on a pretax basis for dependent childcare.

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (b) Qualified Military Spouse.--Section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(16) Qualified military spouse.--The term `qualified military spouse' means the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under State law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2019. SEC. 3. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES. (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat. 2371) and such other considerations as the Secretaries concerned consider appropriate. (c) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' means the following: (1) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to members of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to members of the Coast Guard. <all>

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (b) Qualified Military Spouse.--Section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(16) Qualified military spouse.--The term `qualified military spouse' means the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under State law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2019. SEC. 3. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES. (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat. 2371) and such other considerations as the Secretaries concerned consider appropriate. (c) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' means the following: (1) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to members of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to members of the Coast Guard. <all>

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (b) Qualified Military Spouse.--Section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(16) Qualified military spouse.--The term `qualified military spouse' means the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under State law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2019. SEC. 3. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES. (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat. 2371) and such other considerations as the Secretaries concerned consider appropriate. (c) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' means the following: (1) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to members of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to members of the Coast Guard. <all>

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. (a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (b) Qualified Military Spouse.--Section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(16) Qualified military spouse.--The term `qualified military spouse' means the spouse or domestic partner (as recognized under State law or by the Armed Forces) of a member of the Armed Forces.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2019. SEC. 3. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES. (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat. 2371) and such other considerations as the Secretaries concerned consider appropriate. (c) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term ``Secretary concerned'' means the following: (1) The Secretary of Defense, with respect to members of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Air Force. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to members of the Coast Guard. <all>

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. ( (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. ( a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. ( a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. ( (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. ( a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. ( (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. ( a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. ( (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. ( a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. (

To provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. a) In General.--Section 51(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (I); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (J) and inserting ``, or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(K) a qualified military spouse.''. ( (a) FSAs Required.--The Secretary concerned shall establish procedures to implement flexible spending arrangements with respect to basic pay and compensation for members of the Armed Forces for childcare services for dependent children of such members on a pre-tax basis in accordance with the regulations prescribed under sections 106(c) and 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( b) Considerations.--The procedures required by subsection (a) shall take into account the considerations specified in section 663(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.

Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act of 2021 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a work opportunity tax credit for military spouses and to provide for flexible spending arrangements for childcare services for military families. The bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish procedures to implement such arrangements with respect to basic pay and

H.R.4116

Transportation and Public Works

Finish the ADHS Act This bill sets aside funding from the Highway Trust Fund for the Appalachian development highway system (a network of highways linking the region to national interstates) and prescribes a method to allocate the funding.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

Finish the ADHS Act

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes.

Finish the ADHS Act

Rep. Trone, David J.

D

MD

This bill sets aside funding from the Highway Trust Fund for the Appalachian development highway system (a network of highways linking the region to national interstates) and prescribes a method to allocate the funding.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway 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 ``Finish the ADHS Act''. SEC. 2. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM. (a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (b) Apportionment.--The Secretary shall apportion funds made available under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 among the States with unfinished Appalachian development highway system corridors or unconverted ``Advance Construction'' amounts using the readiness apportionment methodology described in the report of the Appalachian Regional Commission entitled ``Appalachian Development Highway System Planned Construction for 2021 to 2030 Report'', or a subsequent revised report, subject to the requirements that-- (1) each such State receives an amount of not less than $20,000,000 for each fiscal year; and (2) a State shall not receive an apportionment that exceeds-- (A) the remaining funds needed to complete the Appalachian development highway corridor or corridors in the State, as identified in the latest available cost to complete estimate for the system prepared by the Appalachian Regional Commission; or (B) 30 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (a) for the fiscal year. (c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended. <all>

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

To authorize appropriations for the Appalachian development highway system, and for other purposes. a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Appalachian development highway system under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code-- (1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. c) Treatment.--Amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if apportioned under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, except that-- (1) the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out with those amounts shall be determined in accordance with section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the amounts-- (A) shall be available to construct highways and access roads under section 14501 of title 40, United States Code; and (B) shall remain available until expended.

Finish the ADHS Act - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2022 through 2026 for the Appalachian development highway system (ADHS) to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for FY2022-FY2026. Requires the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to apportion funds made available under this Act among the states with unfinished AD

S.215

Taxation

Spotlight Act This bill renders null and void final Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations published on May 28, 2020, relating to the reporting requirements of tax-exempt organizations. The bill requires tax-exempt organizations that fall under sections 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., social welfare organizations, labor organizations, business leagues) to disclose the names and addresses of all substantial contributors (persons who contribute more than $5,000 per year to such organizations) on their information returns. The bill also eliminates the authority of the IRS to provide exceptions to the disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations. This provision does not apply to determinations made by the IRS before July 16, 2018.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

Spotlight Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax-exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes.

Spotlight Act

Sen. Tester, Jon

D

MT

This bill renders null and void final Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations published on May 28, 2020, relating to the reporting requirements of tax-exempt organizations. The bill requires tax-exempt organizations that fall under sections 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., social welfare organizations, labor organizations, business leagues) to disclose the names and addresses of all substantial contributors (persons who contribute more than $5,000 per year to such organizations) on their information returns. The bill also eliminates the authority of the IRS to provide exceptions to the disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations. This provision does not apply to determinations made by the IRS before July 16, 2018.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Spotlight Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Repeal of Regulations.--The final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of exempt organizations (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 31959 (May 28, 2020)) shall have no force and effect. (b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. (2) Labor organizations and business leagues.--Section 6033 of such Code is amended by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p) and by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection: ``(o) Additional Requirements for Organizations Described in Subsections (c)(5) and (c)(6) of Section 501.--Every organization which is described in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 501(c) and which is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall include on the return required under subsection (a) the information referred to in subsection (b)(5).''. (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws. ``(ii) Recommendations for other exceptions.--The Secretary may recommend to Congress that Congress relieve any organization required under paragraph (1) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing does not advance a national security, law enforcement, or tax administration purpose.''. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. INCLUSION OF CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION ON ANNUAL RETURNS OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax- exempt organizations to include on annual returns the names and addresses of substantial contributors, and for other purposes. b) Inclusion of Contributor Information.-- (1) Social welfare organizations.--Section 6033(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``(5),'' after ``paragraphs''. ( (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to returns required to be filed for taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( c) Modification to Discretionary Exceptions.--Section 6033(a)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(B) Discretionary exceptions.-- ``(i) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any organization if the Secretary made a determination under this subparagraph before July 16, 2018, that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws.

Spotlight Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the final regulations of the Department of the Treasury relating to guidance under section 6033 regarding the reporting requirements of tax-exempt organizations regarding the names and addresses of substantial contributors and for other purposes. The bill also requires social welfare organizations and labor organizations and business leagues to include on their annual tax returns: (1)

H.R.3823

Taxation

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

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

PISTOL Act

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

PISTOL Act Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act

Rep. Good, Bob

R

VA

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

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to update the definition of rifles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act'' or the ``PISTOL Act''. SEC. 2. UPDATED RIFLE DEFINITION UNDER NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT. Section 5845(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Rifle.--The term `rifle' means a weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger, and shall include any such weapon which may be readily restored to fire a fixed cartridge. For purposes of the preceding sentence, such term shall not include a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment which can be used to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol, even if such brace or attachment can also be placed against the shoulder.''. SEC. 3. UPDATED PISTOL DEFINITION UNDER CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Within 60 days of the date of the enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall amend subpart B of part 479 of subchapter B of chapter II of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations to clarify that a pistol has the following definition: ``Pistol. A concealable weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held by a user, and having (a) a chamber(s) that is an integral part of, or permanently aligned with, a bore(s); and (b) one or more short stocks designed to be gripped by the user with said stocks at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s). The presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments which can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm that otherwise meets this definition from being considered a pistol.'' <all>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act or the PISTOL Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the definition of "rifle" to include any weapon originally designed or redesigned, made or remade, and originally intended by its maker or manufacturer to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesignated to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed cartridge to fire

H.R.9236

Science, Technology, Communications

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to annually publish a list of entities that hold a license or other authorization granted by the FCC and have ties to specified foreign countries. An entity must be listed if China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia (or organizations subject to the jurisdictions of those governments) owns 10% or more of the entity.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M.

R

NY

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to annually publish a list of entities that hold a license or other authorization granted by the FCC and have ties to specified foreign countries. An entity must be listed if China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia (or organizations subject to the jurisdictions of those governments) owns 10% or more of the entity.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish on its website a list of each entity that holds an FCC authorization, license, or other grant of authority and that has certain foreign ownership. The list must include: (1) the People's Republic of China; (2) Russia; (3) Iran; and (4)

H.R.7411

International Affairs

Ostracize China Act of 2022 This bill requires certain actions if the President informs Congress about actions by China that result in (1) threats to Taiwan's security or social or economic system, and (2) any danger to U.S. interests. Specifically, after the President informs Congress, various federal agencies must take all necessary steps to exclude China's representatives from the activities of specified international organizations, including the Group of 20, the Financial Stability Board, and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The President may waive these requirements if doing so is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

Ostracize China Act of 2022

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.

Ostracize China Act of 2022

Rep. Lucas, Frank D.

R

OK

This bill requires certain actions if the President informs Congress about actions by China that result in (1) threats to Taiwan's security or social or economic system, and (2) any danger to U.S. interests. Specifically, after the President informs Congress, various federal agencies must take all necessary steps to exclude China's representatives from the activities of specified international organizations, including the Group of 20, the Financial Stability Board, and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The President may waive these requirements if doing so is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ostracize China Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN BANKING ORGANIZATIONS UPON NOTICE OF CERTAIN THREATS OR DANGER. (a) In General.--Not later than 10 days after the date that the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (as appropriate) shall take all necessary steps to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1) The Group of Twenty. (2) The Bank for International Settlements. (3) The Financial Stability Board. (4) The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6) The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 5) The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. ( b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (

To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. 2) The Bank for International Settlements. ( (b) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of subsection (a) upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate-- (1) that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. ( c) Sunset.--This Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of-- (1) 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) 30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.

Ostracize China Act of 2022 - Directs the President, within 10 days after the date that the President informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to U.S. interests arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People's Republic of China (PRC), to take all necessary steps to exclude representatives

H.R.348

Government Operations and Politics

Wear Your Mask Act This bill requires each federal agency to take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask inside a federal facility under its jurisdiction if the individual is within six feet of another individual to minimize the transmission of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Each agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. The bill terminates such requirements when the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases determines, and publishes in the Federal Register a notification, that the requirement to wear a mask is no longer necessary to prevent such transmission.

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wear Your Mask Act''. SEC. 2. MASKS REQUIRED IN FEDERAL FACILITIES. (a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. (b) Enforcement.--A Federal agency may remove or deny service to an individual who fails to wear a mask in accordance with subsection (a). (c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. (d) Funding.--A Federal agency shall use funds otherwise appropriated to such agency to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Capitol buildings.--The term ``Capitol Buildings'' has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Face mask.--The term ``face mask'' means a mask covering both the nose and mouth that reasonably can be expected to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (f) Termination.--The requirements of this section shall cease to have effect on the date on which the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases determines, and publishes in the Federal Register a notification of such determination, that the requirement to wear a mask is no longer necessary to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2. <all>

Wear Your Mask Act

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes.

Wear Your Mask Act

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R.

D

TX

This bill requires each federal agency to take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask inside a federal facility under its jurisdiction if the individual is within six feet of another individual to minimize the transmission of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Each agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. The bill terminates such requirements when the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases determines, and publishes in the Federal Register a notification, that the requirement to wear a mask is no longer necessary to prevent such transmission.

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wear Your Mask Act''. SEC. 2. MASKS REQUIRED IN FEDERAL FACILITIES. (a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. (b) Enforcement.--A Federal agency may remove or deny service to an individual who fails to wear a mask in accordance with subsection (a). (c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. (d) Funding.--A Federal agency shall use funds otherwise appropriated to such agency to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Capitol buildings.--The term ``Capitol Buildings'' has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Face mask.--The term ``face mask'' means a mask covering both the nose and mouth that reasonably can be expected to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (f) Termination.--The requirements of this section shall cease to have effect on the date on which the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases determines, and publishes in the Federal Register a notification of such determination, that the requirement to wear a mask is no longer necessary to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2. <all>

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wear Your Mask Act''. SEC. 2. MASKS REQUIRED IN FEDERAL FACILITIES. (a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. (b) Enforcement.--A Federal agency may remove or deny service to an individual who fails to wear a mask in accordance with subsection (a). (c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. (d) Funding.--A Federal agency shall use funds otherwise appropriated to such agency to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Capitol buildings.--The term ``Capitol Buildings'' has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Face mask.--The term ``face mask'' means a mask covering both the nose and mouth that reasonably can be expected to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (f) Termination.--The requirements of this section shall cease to have effect on the date on which the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases determines, and publishes in the Federal Register a notification of such determination, that the requirement to wear a mask is no longer necessary to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2. <all>

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wear Your Mask Act''. SEC. 2. MASKS REQUIRED IN FEDERAL FACILITIES. (a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. (b) Enforcement.--A Federal agency may remove or deny service to an individual who fails to wear a mask in accordance with subsection (a). (c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. (d) Funding.--A Federal agency shall use funds otherwise appropriated to such agency to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Capitol buildings.--The term ``Capitol Buildings'' has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Face mask.--The term ``face mask'' means a mask covering both the nose and mouth that reasonably can be expected to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (f) Termination.--The requirements of this section shall cease to have effect on the date on which the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases determines, and publishes in the Federal Register a notification of such determination, that the requirement to wear a mask is no longer necessary to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2. <all>

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Wear Your Mask Act''. SEC. 2. MASKS REQUIRED IN FEDERAL FACILITIES. (a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. (b) Enforcement.--A Federal agency may remove or deny service to an individual who fails to wear a mask in accordance with subsection (a). (c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. (d) Funding.--A Federal agency shall use funds otherwise appropriated to such agency to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Capitol buildings.--The term ``Capitol Buildings'' has the meaning given such term in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Face mask.--The term ``face mask'' means a mask covering both the nose and mouth that reasonably can be expected to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (f) Termination.--The requirements of this section shall cease to have effect on the date on which the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases determines, and publishes in the Federal Register a notification of such determination, that the requirement to wear a mask is no longer necessary to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2. <all>

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. ( (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. ( 4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. ( 3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. ( 3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. ( (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. ( 4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. ( 3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. ( (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. ( 4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. ( 3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. ( (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. ( 4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. c) Provision of Masks.--Each Federal agency shall make face masks available at each entrance to a Federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence. ( 3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. (

To require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes. a) Masks Required.--Each Federal agency shall take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is-- (1) inside a Federal facility under the jurisdiction of such agency; and (2) within 6 feet of another individual. ( (3) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of title 40, United States Code, except that with respect to Capitol Buildings, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be treated as the relevant Federal agency. ( 4) Federal facility.--The term ``Federal facility'' means-- (A) a building or any part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government for use by a Federal agency; and (B) the Capitol Buildings or any part thereof. (

Wear Your Mask Act - Requires each Federal agency to take action to ensure that an individual is required to wear a face mask if such individual is: (1) inside a Federal facility under the agency's jurisdiction; and (2) within six feet of another individual. Requires each agency to make face masks available at each entrance to a federal facility at which such agency maintains a presence.

H.R.6754

International Affairs

Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act or the RETURN Act This bill prohibits the U.S. government from charging U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents for their evacuation related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Specifically, the Department of State must waive repayment for travel expenses incurred on behalf of such an individual as part of the evacuation from Ukraine. Similarly, no federal employee may solicit or accept funds from such an individual as a condition of using government-provided transportation to repatriate the individual to the United States. No traveler may be denied State Department-sponsored air travel related to such an evacuation due to a failure to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19.

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to 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 ``Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act'' or the ``RETURN Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON SOLICITATION OF REIMBURSEMENT. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2671), during the period of evacuation related to a Russian invasion of Ukraine and withdrawal of United States Department of State personnel from Ukraine-- (1) the Secretary of State shall waive any repayment of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States; (2) any promissory note or other obligation to repay an emergency repatriation loan signed by a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States to reimburse the Department of State for travel expenses described in paragraph (1) shall be null and void; and (3) no Federal official or employee may solicit or accept any amount from any individual who is a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, whether in the form of a reimbursement or as any other condition of using transportation provided by the United States, to repatriate such individual to the United States. (b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

RETURN Act

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes.

RETURN Act Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act

Rep. Barr, Andy

R

KY

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from charging U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents for their evacuation related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Specifically, the Department of State must waive repayment for travel expenses incurred on behalf of such an individual as part of the evacuation from Ukraine. Similarly, no federal employee may solicit or accept funds from such an individual as a condition of using government-provided transportation to repatriate the individual to the United States. No traveler may be denied State Department-sponsored air travel related to such an evacuation due to a failure to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19.

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to 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 ``Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act'' or the ``RETURN Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON SOLICITATION OF REIMBURSEMENT. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2671), during the period of evacuation related to a Russian invasion of Ukraine and withdrawal of United States Department of State personnel from Ukraine-- (1) the Secretary of State shall waive any repayment of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States; (2) any promissory note or other obligation to repay an emergency repatriation loan signed by a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States to reimburse the Department of State for travel expenses described in paragraph (1) shall be null and void; and (3) no Federal official or employee may solicit or accept any amount from any individual who is a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, whether in the form of a reimbursement or as any other condition of using transportation provided by the United States, to repatriate such individual to the United States. (b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to 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 ``Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act'' or the ``RETURN Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON SOLICITATION OF REIMBURSEMENT. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2671), during the period of evacuation related to a Russian invasion of Ukraine and withdrawal of United States Department of State personnel from Ukraine-- (1) the Secretary of State shall waive any repayment of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States; (2) any promissory note or other obligation to repay an emergency repatriation loan signed by a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States to reimburse the Department of State for travel expenses described in paragraph (1) shall be null and void; and (3) no Federal official or employee may solicit or accept any amount from any individual who is a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, whether in the form of a reimbursement or as any other condition of using transportation provided by the United States, to repatriate such individual to the United States. (b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to 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 ``Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act'' or the ``RETURN Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON SOLICITATION OF REIMBURSEMENT. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2671), during the period of evacuation related to a Russian invasion of Ukraine and withdrawal of United States Department of State personnel from Ukraine-- (1) the Secretary of State shall waive any repayment of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States; (2) any promissory note or other obligation to repay an emergency repatriation loan signed by a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States to reimburse the Department of State for travel expenses described in paragraph (1) shall be null and void; and (3) no Federal official or employee may solicit or accept any amount from any individual who is a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, whether in the form of a reimbursement or as any other condition of using transportation provided by the United States, to repatriate such individual to the United States. (b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to 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 ``Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act'' or the ``RETURN Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON SOLICITATION OF REIMBURSEMENT. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2671), during the period of evacuation related to a Russian invasion of Ukraine and withdrawal of United States Department of State personnel from Ukraine-- (1) the Secretary of State shall waive any repayment of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States; (2) any promissory note or other obligation to repay an emergency repatriation loan signed by a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States to reimburse the Department of State for travel expenses described in paragraph (1) shall be null and void; and (3) no Federal official or employee may solicit or accept any amount from any individual who is a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, whether in the form of a reimbursement or as any other condition of using transportation provided by the United States, to repatriate such individual to the United States. (b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (

To prohibit the solicitation of reimbursement of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any United States citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) of section 4 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. b) Prohibition of Denial of Travel.--No traveler on any Department of State-sponsored air travel pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied a flight if such traveler is unable to abide by the requirements the Amended Order: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the United States, published on December 2, 2021. (c) Termination.--This Act shall terminate on the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Russians Engaged in Threating Ukraine Refuge Now Act or the RETURN Act - Requires the Secretary of State to waive any repayment of any travel expenses incurred by the Department of State on behalf of any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident evacuated from Ukraine and repatriated to the United States during the period of evacuation related to a Russian invasion of Ukraine and withdrawal of U

H.R.6938

Labor and Employment

Job Protection Act This bill reduces from 12 months to 90 days the employment period required for employees (including federal employees) to become eligible for family and medical leave. Additionally, the bill makes the family and medical leave requirements applicable to all employers (currently, the requirements apply to employers with 50 or more employees).

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Job Protection Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. (a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``does not include--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``does not include any Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code (as added by title II of this Act).''; (3) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (4) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). (b) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 6381(1)(B), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''; and (B) in section 6382(d)(2)(E), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (3) Congressional employees.--Section 202(a)(2)(B) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYERS SUBJECT TO LEAVE REQUIREMENTS. Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''. <all>

Job Protection Act

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes.

Job Protection Act

Rep. Underwood, Lauren

D

IL

This bill reduces from 12 months to 90 days the employment period required for employees (including federal employees) to become eligible for family and medical leave. Additionally, the bill makes the family and medical leave requirements applicable to all employers (currently, the requirements apply to employers with 50 or more employees).

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Job Protection Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. (a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``does not include--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``does not include any Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code (as added by title II of this Act).''; (3) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (4) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). (b) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 6381(1)(B), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''; and (B) in section 6382(d)(2)(E), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (3) Congressional employees.--Section 202(a)(2)(B) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYERS SUBJECT TO LEAVE REQUIREMENTS. Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''. <all>

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Job Protection Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. (a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``does not include--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``does not include any Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code (as added by title II of this Act).''; (3) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (4) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). (b) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 6381(1)(B), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''; and (B) in section 6382(d)(2)(E), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (3) Congressional employees.--Section 202(a)(2)(B) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYERS SUBJECT TO LEAVE REQUIREMENTS. Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''. <all>

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Job Protection Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. (a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``does not include--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``does not include any Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code (as added by title II of this Act).''; (3) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (4) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). (b) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 6381(1)(B), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''; and (B) in section 6382(d)(2)(E), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (3) Congressional employees.--Section 202(a)(2)(B) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYERS SUBJECT TO LEAVE REQUIREMENTS. Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''. <all>

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Job Protection Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. (a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``does not include--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``does not include any Federal officer or employee covered under subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code (as added by title II of this Act).''; (3) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D); and (4) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (C). (b) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 6381(1)(B), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''; and (B) in section 6382(d)(2)(E), by striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. (3) Congressional employees.--Section 202(a)(2)(B) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1312(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYERS SUBJECT TO LEAVE REQUIREMENTS. Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''. <all>

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102. ''; ( (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. ( Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''.

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. ( a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. ( a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102. ''; ( (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. ( Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''.

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. ( a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102. ''; ( (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. ( Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''.

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. ( a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102. ''; ( (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. ( Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''.

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. EXPANSION OF EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. ( a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102.''; (

To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 101(2) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2611(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``employed--'' and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting ``employed for at least 90 days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 102. ''; ( (2) Presidential employees.--Section 412(a)(2)(B) of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking ``12 months and for at least 1,250 hours of employment during the previous 12 months'' and inserting ``90 days''. ( Section 101(4)(A)(i) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2611(4)(A)(i)) is amended by striking ``50 or more employees'' and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting ``1 or more employees''.

Job Protection Act - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to expand the period of leave for federal employees, congressional employees, and employers subject to leave requirements. Amends Federal civil service law to extend the period for leave for Federal employees to 90 days.Amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to extend such leave to federal employees and congressional employees.

H.R.7921

Labor and Employment

Trauma Informed Practices for Workforce Development Act This bill requires local workforce development boards to develop an action plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trauma Informed Practices for Workforce Development Act''. SEC. 2. ACTION PLAN FOR ONE-STOP DELIVERY SYSTEM TO MEET NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. (a) State Workforce Development Boards.--Section 101(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I)) is amended-- (1) in item (aa), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(cc) shall include a representative of the State mental health agency; and''. (b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (c) Local Plan.--Section 108(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (21) and (22) as paragraphs (22) and (23), respectively; and (2) by adding after paragraph (20) the following: ``(21) an action plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system, including one-stop operators and the one-stop partners, to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, with at least three action steps, including providing staff training and support to implement trauma-informed approaches, mental health first aid techniques, and other approaches that are informed by recommendations (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the task force established under section 7132 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115-271) and, if not available, by best practices (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Center for Trauma-Informed Care;''. <all>

Trauma Informed Practices for Workforce Development Act

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes.

Trauma Informed Practices for Workforce Development Act

Rep. Newman, Marie

D

IL

This bill requires local workforce development boards to develop an action plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trauma Informed Practices for Workforce Development Act''. SEC. 2. ACTION PLAN FOR ONE-STOP DELIVERY SYSTEM TO MEET NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. (a) State Workforce Development Boards.--Section 101(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I)) is amended-- (1) in item (aa), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(cc) shall include a representative of the State mental health agency; and''. (b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (c) Local Plan.--Section 108(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (21) and (22) as paragraphs (22) and (23), respectively; and (2) by adding after paragraph (20) the following: ``(21) an action plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system, including one-stop operators and the one-stop partners, to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, with at least three action steps, including providing staff training and support to implement trauma-informed approaches, mental health first aid techniques, and other approaches that are informed by recommendations (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the task force established under section 7132 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115-271) and, if not available, by best practices (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Center for Trauma-Informed Care;''. <all>

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trauma Informed Practices for Workforce Development Act''. SEC. 2. ACTION PLAN FOR ONE-STOP DELIVERY SYSTEM TO MEET NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. (a) State Workforce Development Boards.--Section 101(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I)) is amended-- (1) in item (aa), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(cc) shall include a representative of the State mental health agency; and''. (b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (c) Local Plan.--Section 108(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (21) and (22) as paragraphs (22) and (23), respectively; and (2) by adding after paragraph (20) the following: ``(21) an action plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system, including one-stop operators and the one-stop partners, to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, with at least three action steps, including providing staff training and support to implement trauma-informed approaches, mental health first aid techniques, and other approaches that are informed by recommendations (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the task force established under section 7132 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115-271) and, if not available, by best practices (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Center for Trauma-Informed Care;''. <all>

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trauma Informed Practices for Workforce Development Act''. SEC. 2. ACTION PLAN FOR ONE-STOP DELIVERY SYSTEM TO MEET NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. (a) State Workforce Development Boards.--Section 101(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I)) is amended-- (1) in item (aa), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(cc) shall include a representative of the State mental health agency; and''. (b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (c) Local Plan.--Section 108(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (21) and (22) as paragraphs (22) and (23), respectively; and (2) by adding after paragraph (20) the following: ``(21) an action plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system, including one-stop operators and the one-stop partners, to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, with at least three action steps, including providing staff training and support to implement trauma-informed approaches, mental health first aid techniques, and other approaches that are informed by recommendations (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the task force established under section 7132 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115-271) and, if not available, by best practices (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Center for Trauma-Informed Care;''. <all>

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Trauma Informed Practices for Workforce Development Act''. SEC. 2. ACTION PLAN FOR ONE-STOP DELIVERY SYSTEM TO MEET NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. (a) State Workforce Development Boards.--Section 101(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111(b)(1)(C)(iii)(I)) is amended-- (1) in item (aa), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(cc) shall include a representative of the State mental health agency; and''. (b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (c) Local Plan.--Section 108(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123(b)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (21) and (22) as paragraphs (22) and (23), respectively; and (2) by adding after paragraph (20) the following: ``(21) an action plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system, including one-stop operators and the one-stop partners, to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, with at least three action steps, including providing staff training and support to implement trauma-informed approaches, mental health first aid techniques, and other approaches that are informed by recommendations (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the task force established under section 7132 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115-271) and, if not available, by best practices (determined relevant by the Secretary of Labor) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Center for Trauma-Informed Care;''. <all>

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. b) Local Workforce Development Boards.--Section 107(b)(2)(D)(iv) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)(D)(iv)) is amended by inserting ``mental health,'' after ``housing,''. (

Trauma Informed Practices for Workforce Development Act - Amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require an action plan in each local plan for entities within the one-stop delivery system to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance use disorder, and for other purposes. Requires such plan to include a representative of the state mental health agency

H.R.3866

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021 This bill requires the United States to oppose, absent specified conditions, any increase in the weight of Chinese currency (i.e., the renminbi) in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights. Special Drawing Rights are a currency support tool available to members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must instruct certain U.S. officials at the IMF to oppose any such increase unless Treasury has certified that (1) China is in compliance with all general obligations of members of the IMF, (2) China has not been found to have manipulated its currency in the preceding 12 months, and (3) China is implementing policies and practices necessary to ensure that the renminbi is freely usable.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights, unless the Secretary of the Treasury has submitted to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a written report which includes a certification that-- (1) the People's Republic of China is in compliance with all its obligations under Article VIII of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund; (2) in the preceding 12 months, there has not been a report submitted under section 3005 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 or section 701 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 in which the People's Republic of China has been found to have manipulated its currency; (3) the People's Republic of China has instituted and is implementing the policies and practices necessary to ensure that the renminbi is freely usable (within the meaning of Article XXX(f) of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund); and (4) the People's Republic of China adheres to the rules and principles of the Paris Club and the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits. SEC. 3. SUNSET. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes.

Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021

Rep. Davidson, Warren

R

OH

This bill requires the United States to oppose, absent specified conditions, any increase in the weight of Chinese currency (i.e., the renminbi) in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights. Special Drawing Rights are a currency support tool available to members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must instruct certain U.S. officials at the IMF to oppose any such increase unless Treasury has certified that (1) China is in compliance with all general obligations of members of the IMF, (2) China has not been found to have manipulated its currency in the preceding 12 months, and (3) China is implementing policies and practices necessary to ensure that the renminbi is freely usable.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights, unless the Secretary of the Treasury has submitted to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a written report which includes a certification that-- (1) the People's Republic of China is in compliance with all its obligations under Article VIII of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund; (2) in the preceding 12 months, there has not been a report submitted under section 3005 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 or section 701 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 in which the People's Republic of China has been found to have manipulated its currency; (3) the People's Republic of China has instituted and is implementing the policies and practices necessary to ensure that the renminbi is freely usable (within the meaning of Article XXX(f) of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund); and (4) the People's Republic of China adheres to the rules and principles of the Paris Club and the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits. SEC. 3. SUNSET. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights, unless the Secretary of the Treasury has submitted to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a written report which includes a certification that-- (1) the People's Republic of China is in compliance with all its obligations under Article VIII of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund; (2) in the preceding 12 months, there has not been a report submitted under section 3005 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 or section 701 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 in which the People's Republic of China has been found to have manipulated its currency; (3) the People's Republic of China has instituted and is implementing the policies and practices necessary to ensure that the renminbi is freely usable (within the meaning of Article XXX(f) of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund); and (4) the People's Republic of China adheres to the rules and principles of the Paris Club and the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits. SEC. 3. SUNSET. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights, unless the Secretary of the Treasury has submitted to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a written report which includes a certification that-- (1) the People's Republic of China is in compliance with all its obligations under Article VIII of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund; (2) in the preceding 12 months, there has not been a report submitted under section 3005 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 or section 701 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 in which the People's Republic of China has been found to have manipulated its currency; (3) the People's Republic of China has instituted and is implementing the policies and practices necessary to ensure that the renminbi is freely usable (within the meaning of Article XXX(f) of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund); and (4) the People's Republic of China adheres to the rules and principles of the Paris Club and the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits. SEC. 3. SUNSET. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights, unless the Secretary of the Treasury has submitted to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a written report which includes a certification that-- (1) the People's Republic of China is in compliance with all its obligations under Article VIII of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund; (2) in the preceding 12 months, there has not been a report submitted under section 3005 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 or section 701 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 in which the People's Republic of China has been found to have manipulated its currency; (3) the People's Republic of China has instituted and is implementing the policies and practices necessary to ensure that the renminbi is freely usable (within the meaning of Article XXX(f) of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund); and (4) the People's Republic of China adheres to the rules and principles of the Paris Club and the OECD Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits. SEC. 3. SUNSET. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.

To require the United States Governor of, and the United States Executive Director at, the International Monetary Fund to oppose an increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the Special Drawing Rights basket of the Fund, and for other purposes. OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT OF THE CHINESE RENMINBI IN THE SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS BASKET OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. Section 2 shall have no force or effect beginning 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Governor of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the IMF Executive Director to oppose any increase in the weight of the Chinese renminbi in the basket of currencies used to determine the value of IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) unless the Treasury has submitted to Congress a

S.1302

Social Welfare

Social Security Fairness Act This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security survivors' benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2021.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. <all>

Social Security Fairness Act

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Social Security Fairness Act

Sen. Brown, Sherrod

D

OH

This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security survivors' benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own. The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2021.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. <all>

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. <all>

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. <all>

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Social Security Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. (a) In General.--Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2)) is amended by striking ``subsections (k)(5) and (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q),'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISIONS. (a) In General.--Section 215 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402) are each amended by striking ``section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B)'' in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting ``paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f)''. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2021. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3. <all>

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. REPEAL OF GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET PROVISION. ( 4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``subsection (k)(5), subsection (q)'' and inserting ``subsection (q)''. 415) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). ( Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.

Social Security Fairness Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. (Currently, the OASDI program provides for the reduction of OASD benefits to beneficiaries under age 65.) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal: (1) the

H.R.5436

Health

Gun Suicide Prevention Act This bill prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling firearms unless the firearm includes a label with the toll-free telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gun Suicide Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. LABELING REQUIREMENT. (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (b) National Suicide Prevention Hotline Label.--A firearm meets the requirements of this subsection if a clear and conspicuous label is attached to the firearm or appears on any packaging of the firearm and on any descriptive material included with the firearm that-- (1) is written in both English and Spanish; (2) in English, reads ``IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT'' followed by the toll-free phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, maintained by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use under section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of the prohibition in subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (d) Retailer Defined.--In this section, the term ``retailer'' includes a dealer, as such term is definition in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code. (e) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Gun Suicide Prevention Act

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Gun Suicide Prevention Act

Rep. Brownley, Julia

D

CA

This bill prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling firearms unless the firearm includes a label with the toll-free telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gun Suicide Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. LABELING REQUIREMENT. (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (b) National Suicide Prevention Hotline Label.--A firearm meets the requirements of this subsection if a clear and conspicuous label is attached to the firearm or appears on any packaging of the firearm and on any descriptive material included with the firearm that-- (1) is written in both English and Spanish; (2) in English, reads ``IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT'' followed by the toll-free phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, maintained by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use under section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of the prohibition in subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (d) Retailer Defined.--In this section, the term ``retailer'' includes a dealer, as such term is definition in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code. (e) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gun Suicide Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. LABELING REQUIREMENT. (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (b) National Suicide Prevention Hotline Label.--A firearm meets the requirements of this subsection if a clear and conspicuous label is attached to the firearm or appears on any packaging of the firearm and on any descriptive material included with the firearm that-- (1) is written in both English and Spanish; (2) in English, reads ``IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT'' followed by the toll-free phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, maintained by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use under section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of the prohibition in subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (d) Retailer Defined.--In this section, the term ``retailer'' includes a dealer, as such term is definition in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code. (e) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gun Suicide Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. LABELING REQUIREMENT. (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (b) National Suicide Prevention Hotline Label.--A firearm meets the requirements of this subsection if a clear and conspicuous label is attached to the firearm or appears on any packaging of the firearm and on any descriptive material included with the firearm that-- (1) is written in both English and Spanish; (2) in English, reads ``IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT'' followed by the toll-free phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, maintained by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use under section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of the prohibition in subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (d) Retailer Defined.--In this section, the term ``retailer'' includes a dealer, as such term is definition in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code. (e) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Gun Suicide Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. LABELING REQUIREMENT. (a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (b) National Suicide Prevention Hotline Label.--A firearm meets the requirements of this subsection if a clear and conspicuous label is attached to the firearm or appears on any packaging of the firearm and on any descriptive material included with the firearm that-- (1) is written in both English and Spanish; (2) in English, reads ``IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT'' followed by the toll-free phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, maintained by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use under section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of the prohibition in subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (d) Retailer Defined.--In this section, the term ``retailer'' includes a dealer, as such term is definition in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code. (e) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). ( 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. ( Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). ( 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. ( Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). ( 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. ( Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). ( 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. ( Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). (

To prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. a) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding the exclusion of firearms from the definition of consumer product in section 3(a)(5)(E) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)(E)), it shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or retailer to sell or offer for sale any firearm that does not meet the requirements of subsection (b). ( 290bb-36c), or any successor to such toll-free number; and (3) contains a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark that appears immediately before the words ``IF YOU'' on the label. ( Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 20 and 21 of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2069; 2070). (

Gun Suicide Prevention Act - Prohibits a manufacturer or retailer from selling or offering for sale a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Requires a firearm to meet the requirements of this Act if it: (1) is written in both English and Spanish; (2) in English, reads "IF YOU OR SOME

H.R.3760

Commerce

Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program to make forgivable loans to certain small businesses that are impacted by border closures due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible small businesses must (1) have experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50% during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 compared with the same period in the previous year; and (2) show that the closure of the U.S.-Canada border directly resulted in a reduction in gross receipts or restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of such businesses. The maximum loan amount shall be equal to 75% of the business's FY2019 revenue, and the SBA shall forgive 100% of the value of such loan, less the amount the borrower received from (1) any other loan forgiveness program, or (2) any emergency advance under the economic impact disaster loan program.

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR COVERED BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to covered businesses that had gross receipts during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 that demonstrate a greater than 50 percent reduction from the gross receipts of the entity during the same quarter in 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a covered business under subsection (a) less the amount the covered business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes.

Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act

Rep. DelBene, Suzan K.

D

WA

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program to make forgivable loans to certain small businesses that are impacted by border closures due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible small businesses must (1) have experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50% during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 compared with the same period in the previous year; and (2) show that the closure of the U.S.-Canada border directly resulted in a reduction in gross receipts or restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of such businesses. The maximum loan amount shall be equal to 75% of the business's FY2019 revenue, and the SBA shall forgive 100% of the value of such loan, less the amount the borrower received from (1) any other loan forgiveness program, or (2) any emergency advance under the economic impact disaster loan program.

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR COVERED BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to covered businesses that had gross receipts during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 that demonstrate a greater than 50 percent reduction from the gross receipts of the entity during the same quarter in 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a covered business under subsection (a) less the amount the covered business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR COVERED BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to covered businesses that had gross receipts during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 that demonstrate a greater than 50 percent reduction from the gross receipts of the entity during the same quarter in 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a covered business under subsection (a) less the amount the covered business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR COVERED BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to covered businesses that had gross receipts during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 that demonstrate a greater than 50 percent reduction from the gross receipts of the entity during the same quarter in 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a covered business under subsection (a) less the amount the covered business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR COVERED BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to covered businesses that had gross receipts during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 that demonstrate a greater than 50 percent reduction from the gross receipts of the entity during the same quarter in 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a covered business under subsection (a) less the amount the covered business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. 2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. ( c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. 2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. ( c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. 2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. ( c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. 2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. ( c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the United States and Canadian border, and for other purposes. 2) Covered business.--The term ``covered business'' means a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632))-- (A) located in the contiguous United States; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a covered business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border-- (A) directly resulted in a reduction in the gross receipts of the covered business; or (B) restricted the ability of customers to access the location of the covered business. ( c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the covered business for fiscal year 2019. (

Point Roberts Small Business Fairness Act This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a forgivable loan program for certain businesses located near the U.S. and Canadian borders. The SBA must make such loans available to businesses that had gross receipts during the second, third, or fourth quarter of 2020 that demonstrate a greater than 50% reduction from the gross receipts of

H.R.1623

Government Operations and Politics

Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2021 This bill modifies procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). At least 60 days before the expiration of a pay decision, the USPS must propose to the supervisors' organization any changes in pay policies, pay schedules, or fringe benefit programs for members of such organization. Not later than 60 days after the USPS agrees to a collective bargaining agreement that affects the pay or benefits of supervisors or managers who are members of the supervisors' organization, the USPS shall provide a proposal regarding such matters to the organization. The bill makes binding the decision of the fact-finding panel appointed by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in the event of an impasse between the USPS and a supervisors' organization over proposed changes in pay and benefits.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NEGOTIATION OF PAY AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS FOR POSTAL SERVICE SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. ``(3) The Postal Service and the supervisors' organization shall strive to resolve any differences concerning the proposal described in paragraph (1) or (2) under the procedures provided for, or adopted under, subsection (d).''. (b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs. Such final determination shall be binding upon the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization.''. <all>

Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2021

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.

Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2021

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E.

D

VA

This bill modifies procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). At least 60 days before the expiration of a pay decision, the USPS must propose to the supervisors' organization any changes in pay policies, pay schedules, or fringe benefit programs for members of such organization. Not later than 60 days after the USPS agrees to a collective bargaining agreement that affects the pay or benefits of supervisors or managers who are members of the supervisors' organization, the USPS shall provide a proposal regarding such matters to the organization. The bill makes binding the decision of the fact-finding panel appointed by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in the event of an impasse between the USPS and a supervisors' organization over proposed changes in pay and benefits.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NEGOTIATION OF PAY AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS FOR POSTAL SERVICE SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. ``(3) The Postal Service and the supervisors' organization shall strive to resolve any differences concerning the proposal described in paragraph (1) or (2) under the procedures provided for, or adopted under, subsection (d).''. (b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs. Such final determination shall be binding upon the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization.''. <all>

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NEGOTIATION OF PAY AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS FOR POSTAL SERVICE SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. ``(3) The Postal Service and the supervisors' organization shall strive to resolve any differences concerning the proposal described in paragraph (1) or (2) under the procedures provided for, or adopted under, subsection (d).''. (b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs. Such final determination shall be binding upon the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization.''. <all>

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NEGOTIATION OF PAY AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS FOR POSTAL SERVICE SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. ``(3) The Postal Service and the supervisors' organization shall strive to resolve any differences concerning the proposal described in paragraph (1) or (2) under the procedures provided for, or adopted under, subsection (d).''. (b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs. Such final determination shall be binding upon the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization.''. <all>

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NEGOTIATION OF PAY AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS FOR POSTAL SERVICE SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. ``(3) The Postal Service and the supervisors' organization shall strive to resolve any differences concerning the proposal described in paragraph (1) or (2) under the procedures provided for, or adopted under, subsection (d).''. (b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs. Such final determination shall be binding upon the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization.''. <all>

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 1004 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(e)(1) Not later than 60 days before the date on which a Postal Service pay decision under this section regarding pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs is scheduled to expire, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization for a covered period. ``(2) Not later than 60 days after the date an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and a bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 that affects any matter (including the supervisory differential) concerning supervisor and manager pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs, the Postal Service shall provide a written proposal regarding the matters so affected to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs covering members of the supervisors' organization. b) Modification of Dispute Resolution.--Paragraph (5) of section 1004(f) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(5) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation and considered input from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization pursuant to paragraph (4), the panel shall issue its final determination for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs.

Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act of 2021 - Amends Federal law to modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel of the United States Postal Service (USPS) and for other purposes. Requires the Postal Service to: (1) provide a written proposal to the supervisors' organization for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit

S.J.Res.62

Public Lands and Natural Resources

This joint resolution approves of a location of a commemorative work to honor the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Specifically, the approved location is within Area I, as depicted on the map titled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, and dated June 24, 2003.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Whereas section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, provides that the location of a commemorative work in Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003 (referred to in this preamble as ``Area I''), shall be deemed to be authorized only if a recommendation for the location is approved by law not later than 150 calendar days after the date on which Congress is notified of the recommendation; Whereas the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 116-253) authorized the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause (referred to in this preamble as the ``memorial''); and Whereas the Secretary of the Interior has notified Congress of the determination of the Secretary of the Interior that the memorial should be located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the location of a commemorative work to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause within Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003, is approved. <all>

A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L.

D

MD

This joint resolution approves of a location of a commemorative work to honor the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Specifically, the approved location is within Area I, as depicted on the map titled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs, and dated June 24, 2003.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Whereas section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, provides that the location of a commemorative work in Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003 (referred to in this preamble as ``Area I''), shall be deemed to be authorized only if a recommendation for the location is approved by law not later than 150 calendar days after the date on which Congress is notified of the recommendation; Whereas the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 116-253) authorized the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause (referred to in this preamble as the ``memorial''); and Whereas the Secretary of the Interior has notified Congress of the determination of the Secretary of the Interior that the memorial should be located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the location of a commemorative work to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause within Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003, is approved. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Whereas section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, provides that the location of a commemorative work in Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003 (referred to in this preamble as ``Area I''), shall be deemed to be authorized only if a recommendation for the location is approved by law not later than 150 calendar days after the date on which Congress is notified of the recommendation; Whereas the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 116-253) authorized the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause (referred to in this preamble as the ``memorial''); and Whereas the Secretary of the Interior has notified Congress of the determination of the Secretary of the Interior that the memorial should be located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the location of a commemorative work to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause within Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003, is approved. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Whereas section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, provides that the location of a commemorative work in Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003 (referred to in this preamble as ``Area I''), shall be deemed to be authorized only if a recommendation for the location is approved by law not later than 150 calendar days after the date on which Congress is notified of the recommendation; Whereas the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 116-253) authorized the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause (referred to in this preamble as the ``memorial''); and Whereas the Secretary of the Interior has notified Congress of the determination of the Secretary of the Interior that the memorial should be located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the location of a commemorative work to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause within Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003, is approved. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. Whereas section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, provides that the location of a commemorative work in Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003 (referred to in this preamble as ``Area I''), shall be deemed to be authorized only if a recommendation for the location is approved by law not later than 150 calendar days after the date on which Congress is notified of the recommendation; Whereas the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 116-253) authorized the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause (referred to in this preamble as the ``memorial''); and Whereas the Secretary of the Interior has notified Congress of the determination of the Secretary of the Interior that the memorial should be located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the location of a commemorative work to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause within Area I, as depicted on the map entitled ``Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs'', numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003, is approved. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman, and Mr. Van Hollen) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

Authorizes the location of a commemorative work to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause within Area I of the District of Columbia and its environs, as depicted on the map entitled "Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs" dated June 24, 2003. Authorizes

H.R.1903

Education

Rural Education Investment Act This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to annually determine the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies (LEAs) located in rural areas. ED must then reserve at least an equal percentage of Teacher Quality Partnership grants for partnerships with such LEAs.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Education Investment Act''. SEC. 2. PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RURAL TEACHING RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. (a) Definition.--Section 200 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (16) through (23) as paragraphs (17) through (24), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following new paragraph: ``(16) Local educational agency located in a rural area.-- The term `local educational agency located in a rural area' means a local educational agency that meets the eligibility requirements for funding under-- ``(A) the Small, Rural School Achievement Program under section 5211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; or ``(B) the Rural and Low-Income School Program under section 5221(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. (b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''. <all>

Rural Education Investment Act

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes.

Rural Education Investment Act

Rep. Bost, Mike

R

IL

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to annually determine the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies (LEAs) located in rural areas. ED must then reserve at least an equal percentage of Teacher Quality Partnership grants for partnerships with such LEAs.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Education Investment Act''. SEC. 2. PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RURAL TEACHING RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. (a) Definition.--Section 200 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (16) through (23) as paragraphs (17) through (24), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following new paragraph: ``(16) Local educational agency located in a rural area.-- The term `local educational agency located in a rural area' means a local educational agency that meets the eligibility requirements for funding under-- ``(A) the Small, Rural School Achievement Program under section 5211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; or ``(B) the Rural and Low-Income School Program under section 5221(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. (b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''. <all>

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Education Investment Act''. SEC. 2. PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RURAL TEACHING RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. (a) Definition.--Section 200 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (16) through (23) as paragraphs (17) through (24), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following new paragraph: ``(16) Local educational agency located in a rural area.-- The term `local educational agency located in a rural area' means a local educational agency that meets the eligibility requirements for funding under-- ``(A) the Small, Rural School Achievement Program under section 5211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; or ``(B) the Rural and Low-Income School Program under section 5221(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. (b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''. <all>

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Education Investment Act''. SEC. 2. PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RURAL TEACHING RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. (a) Definition.--Section 200 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (16) through (23) as paragraphs (17) through (24), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following new paragraph: ``(16) Local educational agency located in a rural area.-- The term `local educational agency located in a rural area' means a local educational agency that meets the eligibility requirements for funding under-- ``(A) the Small, Rural School Achievement Program under section 5211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; or ``(B) the Rural and Low-Income School Program under section 5221(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. (b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''. <all>

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Rural Education Investment Act''. SEC. 2. PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RURAL TEACHING RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. (a) Definition.--Section 200 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (16) through (23) as paragraphs (17) through (24), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following new paragraph: ``(16) Local educational agency located in a rural area.-- The term `local educational agency located in a rural area' means a local educational agency that meets the eligibility requirements for funding under-- ``(A) the Small, Rural School Achievement Program under section 5211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; or ``(B) the Rural and Low-Income School Program under section 5221(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.''. (b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''. <all>

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

To amend title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. b) Grant Awards.--Section 202(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1022a(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Selection of grantees.-- ``(A) Percentage of rural local educational agencies.--Before the start of each award year, the Secretary shall determine, based on the number of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational agencies, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by local educational agencies located in rural areas. ``(B) Grant reservation for rural local educational agencies.--Beginning with the first award year that begins after the date of enactment of the `Rural Education Investment Act', the Secretary shall ensure that, of the total amount awarded for grants under this subsection for an award year, the percentage of such total amount that is awarded to eligible partnerships that are in partnership with a local educational agency located in a rural area shall not be less than the percentage determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) for such award year.''.

Rural Education Investment Act - Amends title II (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to partnership grants for the establishment of rural teaching residency programs, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Education to determine, before the start of each award year, the percentage of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are served by all local educational

S.2544

Finance and Financial Sector

Ryan Frascone Memorial Student Loan Relief Act of 2021 This bill retroactively applies certain borrower protections related to cosigners of private student loans. Specifically, all private student loan agreements must (1) prohibit creditors from declaring a default or accelerating the debt of a private student loan on the sole basis of the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner to such a loan, and (2) require loan holders to release a cosigner from any obligation upon the death of the student borrower. Under current law, these protections apply only to private student loan agreements entered into on or after November 20, 2018. Additionally, the Department of the Treasury must establish a program to purchase and retire such private student loans from loan holders suffering financial injury as a result of this bill.

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ryan Frascone Memorial Student Loan Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT. (a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in section 601 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174). (b) Treasury Loan Purchase Program.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``cosigner'' and ``private education loan'' have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in section 140 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1650). (2) Establishment of purchase program.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall purchase and retire outstanding private education loans-- (A) where the borrower on such loan is deceased; (B) where there remains a cosigner on the loan; (C) that were entered into before the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174); and (D) only upon an application from a holder of such loan pursuant to paragraph (3) that demonstrates the holder has suffered financial injury as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a). (3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection. <all>

Ryan Frascone Memorial Student Loan Relief Act of 2021

A bill to adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes.

Ryan Frascone Memorial Student Loan Relief Act of 2021

Sen. Smith, Tina

D

MN

This bill retroactively applies certain borrower protections related to cosigners of private student loans. Specifically, all private student loan agreements must (1) prohibit creditors from declaring a default or accelerating the debt of a private student loan on the sole basis of the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner to such a loan, and (2) require loan holders to release a cosigner from any obligation upon the death of the student borrower. Under current law, these protections apply only to private student loan agreements entered into on or after November 20, 2018. Additionally, the Department of the Treasury must establish a program to purchase and retire such private student loans from loan holders suffering financial injury as a result of this bill.

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ryan Frascone Memorial Student Loan Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT. (a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in section 601 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174). (b) Treasury Loan Purchase Program.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``cosigner'' and ``private education loan'' have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in section 140 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1650). (2) Establishment of purchase program.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall purchase and retire outstanding private education loans-- (A) where the borrower on such loan is deceased; (B) where there remains a cosigner on the loan; (C) that were entered into before the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174); and (D) only upon an application from a holder of such loan pursuant to paragraph (3) that demonstrates the holder has suffered financial injury as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a). (3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection. <all>

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ryan Frascone Memorial Student Loan Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT. (a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in section 601 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174). (b) Treasury Loan Purchase Program.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``cosigner'' and ``private education loan'' have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in section 140 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1650). (2) Establishment of purchase program.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall purchase and retire outstanding private education loans-- (A) where the borrower on such loan is deceased; (B) where there remains a cosigner on the loan; (C) that were entered into before the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174); and (D) only upon an application from a holder of such loan pursuant to paragraph (3) that demonstrates the holder has suffered financial injury as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a). (3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection. <all>

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ryan Frascone Memorial Student Loan Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT. (a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in section 601 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174). (b) Treasury Loan Purchase Program.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``cosigner'' and ``private education loan'' have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in section 140 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1650). (2) Establishment of purchase program.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall purchase and retire outstanding private education loans-- (A) where the borrower on such loan is deceased; (B) where there remains a cosigner on the loan; (C) that were entered into before the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174); and (D) only upon an application from a holder of such loan pursuant to paragraph (3) that demonstrates the holder has suffered financial injury as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a). (3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection. <all>

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ryan Frascone Memorial Student Loan Relief Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT. (a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in section 601 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174). (b) Treasury Loan Purchase Program.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``cosigner'' and ``private education loan'' have the meanings given those terms, respectively, in section 140 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1650). (2) Establishment of purchase program.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall purchase and retire outstanding private education loans-- (A) where the borrower on such loan is deceased; (B) where there remains a cosigner on the loan; (C) that were entered into before the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 115-174); and (D) only upon an application from a holder of such loan pursuant to paragraph (3) that demonstrates the holder has suffered financial injury as a result of the amendment made by subsection (a). (3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection. <all>

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. ( 3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection.

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. ( 3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection.

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. ( 3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection.

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. ( 3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection.

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. (

To adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) Applicability.--Section 601(b) of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.''. ( 3) Application.--The holder of a loan described under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of the Treasury to have the Secretary purchase and retire such loan by submitting an application in the form and manner that the Secretary may require. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $5,000,000 to carry out this subsection.

Ryan Frascone Memorial Student Loan Relief Act of 2021 - Amends the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to adjust the applicability of certain amendments to the Truth in Lending Act to private education loan agreements entered into before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a

H.R.7743

Labor and Employment

Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act This bill increases by a factor of 10 the revenue thresholds for businesses subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE OF DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN LABOR DISPUTES. (a) In General.--Section 14(c) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 164(c)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) In establishing by rule any dollar threshold with respect to a class or category of employers for the purposes of declining to assert jurisdiction over certain labor disputes involving such class or category of employers, the Board shall establish such dollar threshold at an amount-- ``(A) for calendar year 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category as of the day prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph, multiplied by ``(ii) ten; and ``(B) for any calendar year after 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category for calendar year 2022 (after the date of enactment of this paragraph), multiplied by ``(ii) the quotient obtained by dividing-- ``(I) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index (as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for such calendar year after 2022; by ``(II) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index for calendar year 2022.''. (b) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section. <all>

Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes.

Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act

Rep. Good, Bob

R

VA

This bill increases by a factor of 10 the revenue thresholds for businesses subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE OF DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN LABOR DISPUTES. (a) In General.--Section 14(c) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 164(c)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) In establishing by rule any dollar threshold with respect to a class or category of employers for the purposes of declining to assert jurisdiction over certain labor disputes involving such class or category of employers, the Board shall establish such dollar threshold at an amount-- ``(A) for calendar year 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category as of the day prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph, multiplied by ``(ii) ten; and ``(B) for any calendar year after 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category for calendar year 2022 (after the date of enactment of this paragraph), multiplied by ``(ii) the quotient obtained by dividing-- ``(I) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index (as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for such calendar year after 2022; by ``(II) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index for calendar year 2022.''. (b) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section. <all>

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE OF DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN LABOR DISPUTES. (a) In General.--Section 14(c) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 164(c)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) In establishing by rule any dollar threshold with respect to a class or category of employers for the purposes of declining to assert jurisdiction over certain labor disputes involving such class or category of employers, the Board shall establish such dollar threshold at an amount-- ``(A) for calendar year 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category as of the day prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph, multiplied by ``(ii) ten; and ``(B) for any calendar year after 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category for calendar year 2022 (after the date of enactment of this paragraph), multiplied by ``(ii) the quotient obtained by dividing-- ``(I) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index (as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for such calendar year after 2022; by ``(II) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index for calendar year 2022.''. (b) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section. <all>

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE OF DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN LABOR DISPUTES. (a) In General.--Section 14(c) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 164(c)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) In establishing by rule any dollar threshold with respect to a class or category of employers for the purposes of declining to assert jurisdiction over certain labor disputes involving such class or category of employers, the Board shall establish such dollar threshold at an amount-- ``(A) for calendar year 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category as of the day prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph, multiplied by ``(ii) ten; and ``(B) for any calendar year after 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category for calendar year 2022 (after the date of enactment of this paragraph), multiplied by ``(ii) the quotient obtained by dividing-- ``(I) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index (as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for such calendar year after 2022; by ``(II) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index for calendar year 2022.''. (b) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section. <all>

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASE OF DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN LABOR DISPUTES. (a) In General.--Section 14(c) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 164(c)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) In establishing by rule any dollar threshold with respect to a class or category of employers for the purposes of declining to assert jurisdiction over certain labor disputes involving such class or category of employers, the Board shall establish such dollar threshold at an amount-- ``(A) for calendar year 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category as of the day prior to the date of enactment of this paragraph, multiplied by ``(ii) ten; and ``(B) for any calendar year after 2022, equal to the product of-- ``(i) the dollar threshold applicable to such class or category for calendar year 2022 (after the date of enactment of this paragraph), multiplied by ``(ii) the quotient obtained by dividing-- ``(I) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index (as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for such calendar year after 2022; by ``(II) the Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index for calendar year 2022.''. (b) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section. <all>

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and 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) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and 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) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and 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) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and 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) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction over certain labor disputes, and 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) Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall prepare and publish an index reflecting expenditures for personal consumption by Americans on a per capita basis for each year, beginning calendar year 2023, and such index shall be known as the ``Personal Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Index''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any decision of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the assertion of its jurisdiction over a labor dispute made after the date of enactment of this section.

Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to adjust the dollar thresholds for National Labor Rights Board (NLRB) jurisdiction over certain labor disputes and for other purposes. The NLRB shall establish by rule any dollar threshold with respect to a class or category of employers for the purposes of declining to assert jurisdiction over labor disputes involving such employers. The bill

S.5218

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022 This bill specifies that damages in certain civil rights lawsuits may include all types of compensatory damages, including for emotional harm.

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to remedy and deter violations of rights guaranteed under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by safeguarding the availability of damages for emotional harm in actions alleging violations of these laws; and (2) to invoke the sweep of congressional authority, including the power to enforce the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and to set the terms on which Congress disburses Federal money under the Spending Clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution, in order to remedy and deter discrimination on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, age, and sex that people face every day. SEC. 3. CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986. Subsection (b) shall take effect with respect to violations for which a court has not rendered a final decision on the date of enactment of the Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022.''. <all>

Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022

A bill to amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies.

Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022

Sen. Murray, Patty

D

WA

This bill specifies that damages in certain civil rights lawsuits may include all types of compensatory damages, including for emotional harm.

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to remedy and deter violations of rights guaranteed under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by safeguarding the availability of damages for emotional harm in actions alleging violations of these laws; and (2) to invoke the sweep of congressional authority, including the power to enforce the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and to set the terms on which Congress disburses Federal money under the Spending Clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution, in order to remedy and deter discrimination on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, age, and sex that people face every day. SEC. 3. CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986. Subsection (b) shall take effect with respect to violations for which a court has not rendered a final decision on the date of enactment of the Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022.''. <all>

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to remedy and deter violations of rights guaranteed under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by safeguarding the availability of damages for emotional harm in actions alleging violations of these laws; and (2) to invoke the sweep of congressional authority, including the power to enforce the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and to set the terms on which Congress disburses Federal money under the Spending Clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution, in order to remedy and deter discrimination on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, age, and sex that people face every day. SEC. 3. CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986. Subsection (b) shall take effect with respect to violations for which a court has not rendered a final decision on the date of enactment of the Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022.''. <all>

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to remedy and deter violations of rights guaranteed under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by safeguarding the availability of damages for emotional harm in actions alleging violations of these laws; and (2) to invoke the sweep of congressional authority, including the power to enforce the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and to set the terms on which Congress disburses Federal money under the Spending Clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution, in order to remedy and deter discrimination on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, age, and sex that people face every day. SEC. 3. CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986. Subsection (b) shall take effect with respect to violations for which a court has not rendered a final decision on the date of enactment of the Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022.''. <all>

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to remedy and deter violations of rights guaranteed under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by safeguarding the availability of damages for emotional harm in actions alleging violations of these laws; and (2) to invoke the sweep of congressional authority, including the power to enforce the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and to set the terms on which Congress disburses Federal money under the Spending Clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution, in order to remedy and deter discrimination on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, age, and sex that people face every day. SEC. 3. CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986. Subsection (b) shall take effect with respect to violations for which a court has not rendered a final decision on the date of enactment of the Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022.''. <all>

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm. ''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986.

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.'';

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.'';

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm. ''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986.

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.'';

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm. ''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986.

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.'';

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm. ''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986.

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm.'';

To amend the civil rights remedies equalization provision of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to clarify civil rights remedies. Section 1003 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-7) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Compensatory Damages.--Remedies at law available for a violation of a section or other provision referred to in subsection (a)(1), in a suit against any entity, private or public, including a State, shall include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm. ''; and (3) by amending subsection (c), as amended by paragraph (1), to read as follows: ``(c) Effective Date.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to violations that occur in whole or in part after October 21, 1986.

Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022 This bill amends the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 to revise the civil rights remedies equalization provision to include all types of compensatory damages, including damages for emotional harm. The bill also revises the definition of "reasonable attorney fees" to include attorney's fees, attorney's expenses, and other costs. It amends title IV

H.R.1015

Water Resources Development

Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act This bill makes permanent, and otherwise revises, the Bureau of Reclamation's grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects. Specifically, the bill removes priority under the program for projects in areas that, in the preceding four-year period, have been (1) identified as experiencing severe, extreme, or exceptional drought; or (2) designated as a disaster area by a state. Additionally, the bill increases through FY2025 the authorization of appropriations for the program and otherwise revises provisions related to program funding.

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Recycling Investment and Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FUNDING OF WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECTS. (a) Competitive Grant Program for the Funding of Water Recycling and Reuse Projects.--Section 1602(f) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(B) Projects that are likely to increase the water management flexibility and reduce impacts on environmental resources from projects operated by Federal and State agencies. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. ``(D) Projects with multiple stakeholders. ``(E) Projects that provide multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, eco-system benefits, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1602(g) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. (c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''. <all>

Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes.

Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act

Rep. Napolitano, Grace F.

D

CA

This bill makes permanent, and otherwise revises, the Bureau of Reclamation's grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects. Specifically, the bill removes priority under the program for projects in areas that, in the preceding four-year period, have been (1) identified as experiencing severe, extreme, or exceptional drought; or (2) designated as a disaster area by a state. Additionally, the bill increases through FY2025 the authorization of appropriations for the program and otherwise revises provisions related to program funding.

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Recycling Investment and Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FUNDING OF WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECTS. (a) Competitive Grant Program for the Funding of Water Recycling and Reuse Projects.--Section 1602(f) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(B) Projects that are likely to increase the water management flexibility and reduce impacts on environmental resources from projects operated by Federal and State agencies. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. ``(D) Projects with multiple stakeholders. ``(E) Projects that provide multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, eco-system benefits, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1602(g) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. (c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''. <all>

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Recycling Investment and Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FUNDING OF WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECTS. (a) Competitive Grant Program for the Funding of Water Recycling and Reuse Projects.--Section 1602(f) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(B) Projects that are likely to increase the water management flexibility and reduce impacts on environmental resources from projects operated by Federal and State agencies. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. ``(D) Projects with multiple stakeholders. ``(E) Projects that provide multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, eco-system benefits, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1602(g) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. (c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''. <all>

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Recycling Investment and Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FUNDING OF WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECTS. (a) Competitive Grant Program for the Funding of Water Recycling and Reuse Projects.--Section 1602(f) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(B) Projects that are likely to increase the water management flexibility and reduce impacts on environmental resources from projects operated by Federal and State agencies. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. ``(D) Projects with multiple stakeholders. ``(E) Projects that provide multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, eco-system benefits, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1602(g) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. (c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''. <all>

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Recycling Investment and Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FUNDING OF WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECTS. (a) Competitive Grant Program for the Funding of Water Recycling and Reuse Projects.--Section 1602(f) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(B) Projects that are likely to increase the water management flexibility and reduce impacts on environmental resources from projects operated by Federal and State agencies. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. ``(D) Projects with multiple stakeholders. ``(E) Projects that provide multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, eco-system benefits, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements.''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 1602(g) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (title XVI of Public Law 102-575; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. (c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''. <all>

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. ( c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''.

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''.

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. ( c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''.

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. ( c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''.

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. ( c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. d) Limitation on Funding.--Section 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h- 13(d)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000 (October 1996 prices)'' and inserting ``$30,000,000 (January 2019 prices)''.

To establish a grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: ``(2) Priority.--When funding projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: ``(A) Projects that are likely to provide a more reliable water supply for States and local governments. ``(C) Projects that are regional in nature. is amended-- (1) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000 through fiscal year 2025''; and (2) by striking ``if enacted appropriations legislation designates funding to them by name,''. ( c) Duration.--Section 4013 of the WIIN Act (43 U.S.C. 390b(2)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) section 4009(c).''. (

Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act This bill amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to direct the Department of the Interior to establish a competitive grant program for the funding of water recycling and reuse projects, and for other purposes. When funding projects, the Department shall give funding priority to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: (1)

H.R.7227

Armed Forces and National Security

Information on Federal Resources for Military Servicemembers Act or the INFORMS Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create fact sheets for veterans and survivors of deceased veterans to compare VA benefits and compensation, certain monthly insurance benefits under the Social Security Act, and supplemental security income for the aged, blind, and disabled under the Social Security Act. The fact sheets must be updated at least annually. The VA must provide copies of such fact sheets whenever (1) an individual makes an initial claim for a benefit or compensation or a claim to increase a benefit or compensation; or (2) the VA notifies the individual it has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI 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 ``Information on Federal Resources for Military Servicemembers Act'' or the ``INFORMS Act''. SEC. 2. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. (a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.); and (3) supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (2) Filing requirements. (3) How to apply. (4) Sources of additional information or assistance in applications. (c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (d) Annual Updates.--The Secretary shall update a fact sheet created under subsection (a), to reflect amendments to laws described in such subsection, not less than once annually. <all>

INFORMS Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act.

INFORMS Act Information on Federal Resources for Military Servicemembers Act

Rep. Takano, Mark

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create fact sheets for veterans and survivors of deceased veterans to compare VA benefits and compensation, certain monthly insurance benefits under the Social Security Act, and supplemental security income for the aged, blind, and disabled under the Social Security Act. The fact sheets must be updated at least annually. The VA must provide copies of such fact sheets whenever (1) an individual makes an initial claim for a benefit or compensation or a claim to increase a benefit or compensation; or (2) the VA notifies the individual it has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI 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 ``Information on Federal Resources for Military Servicemembers Act'' or the ``INFORMS Act''. SEC. 2. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. (a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.); and (3) supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (2) Filing requirements. (3) How to apply. (4) Sources of additional information or assistance in applications. (c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (d) Annual Updates.--The Secretary shall update a fact sheet created under subsection (a), to reflect amendments to laws described in such subsection, not less than once annually. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI 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 ``Information on Federal Resources for Military Servicemembers Act'' or the ``INFORMS Act''. SEC. 2. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. (a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.); and (3) supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (2) Filing requirements. (3) How to apply. (4) Sources of additional information or assistance in applications. (c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (d) Annual Updates.--The Secretary shall update a fact sheet created under subsection (a), to reflect amendments to laws described in such subsection, not less than once annually. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI 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 ``Information on Federal Resources for Military Servicemembers Act'' or the ``INFORMS Act''. SEC. 2. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. (a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.); and (3) supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (2) Filing requirements. (3) How to apply. (4) Sources of additional information or assistance in applications. (c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (d) Annual Updates.--The Secretary shall update a fact sheet created under subsection (a), to reflect amendments to laws described in such subsection, not less than once annually. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI 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 ``Information on Federal Resources for Military Servicemembers Act'' or the ``INFORMS Act''. SEC. 2. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. (a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.); and (3) supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.). (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (2) Filing requirements. (3) How to apply. (4) Sources of additional information or assistance in applications. (c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (d) Annual Updates.--The Secretary shall update a fact sheet created under subsection (a), to reflect amendments to laws described in such subsection, not less than once annually. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. ); (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. ( c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. ( b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. ( b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. ); (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. ( c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. ( b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. ); (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. ( c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. ( b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. ); (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. ( c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. FACT SHEETS REGARDING VA AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION. ( b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, for veterans and for survivors of veterans, that compare benefits and compensation, to such individuals under laws administered by the Secretary, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the Social Security Act. a) Establishment.--Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and stakeholders (including veterans service organizations), shall create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compares, for such individuals-- (1) benefits and compensation (including a pension) under laws administered by the Secretary; (2) monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq. ); (b) Elements.--A fact sheet created under subsection (a) shall include, with respect to such benefits and compensation, monthly insurance benefits, and supplemental security income, the following: (1) Differences in eligibility requirements. ( c) Provision.--Not later than three months after creating a fact sheet under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide a copy thereof to an individual whenever the Secretary-- (1) receives from such individual-- (A) an initial claim for a benefit or compensation; or (B) a claim for an increase to a benefit or compensation; or (2) notifies such individual that the Secretary has denied a claim for, or decreased the amount of, a benefit or compensation. (

Information on Federal Resources for Military Servicemembers Act or the INFORMS Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create fact sheets, one for veterans and one for survivors of deceased veterans, that compare benefits and compensation to such individuals under VA laws, to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, and to supplemental security income under title XVI of the

H.R.8709

Immigration

Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize immigration enforcement actions relating to certain groups of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), including those who (1) were apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020, (2) have been convicted or charged with any criminal offense,  (3) are deportable or removable on grounds related to crime or security, or (4) have abused any public benefits program.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ALIENS. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (2) Aliens who are subject to expedited removal under section 235 of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1225). (3) Aliens who are deportable under paragraph (2) or (4) of section 237(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2), (4)). (4) Aliens who are otherwise inadmissible under such section 212 or deportable under such section 237, and who-- (A) have been convicted of any criminal offense; (B) have been charged with any criminal offense, which charges are pending; (C) have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense (except an offense under section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. (5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020. <all>

Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes.

Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act

Rep. Nehls, Troy E.

R

TX

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize immigration enforcement actions relating to certain groups of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), including those who (1) were apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020, (2) have been convicted or charged with any criminal offense, (3) are deportable or removable on grounds related to crime or security, or (4) have abused any public benefits program.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ALIENS. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (2) Aliens who are subject to expedited removal under section 235 of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1225). (3) Aliens who are deportable under paragraph (2) or (4) of section 237(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2), (4)). (4) Aliens who are otherwise inadmissible under such section 212 or deportable under such section 237, and who-- (A) have been convicted of any criminal offense; (B) have been charged with any criminal offense, which charges are pending; (C) have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense (except an offense under section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. (5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ALIENS. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (2) Aliens who are subject to expedited removal under section 235 of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1225). (3) Aliens who are deportable under paragraph (2) or (4) of section 237(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2), (4)). (4) Aliens who are otherwise inadmissible under such section 212 or deportable under such section 237, and who-- (A) have been convicted of any criminal offense; (B) have been charged with any criminal offense, which charges are pending; (C) have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense (except an offense under section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. (5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ALIENS. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (2) Aliens who are subject to expedited removal under section 235 of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1225). (3) Aliens who are deportable under paragraph (2) or (4) of section 237(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2), (4)). (4) Aliens who are otherwise inadmissible under such section 212 or deportable under such section 237, and who-- (A) have been convicted of any criminal offense; (B) have been charged with any criminal offense, which charges are pending; (C) have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense (except an offense under section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. (5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITIZING REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ALIENS. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (2) Aliens who are subject to expedited removal under section 235 of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1225). (3) Aliens who are deportable under paragraph (2) or (4) of section 237(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2), (4)). (4) Aliens who are otherwise inadmissible under such section 212 or deportable under such section 237, and who-- (A) have been convicted of any criminal offense; (B) have been charged with any criminal offense, which charges are pending; (C) have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense (except an offense under section 275(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. (5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). ( 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. ( 5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). ( 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. ( 5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). ( 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. ( 5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). ( 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. ( 5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes. In executing faithfully the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to the following aliens: (1) Aliens who are inadmissible under paragraph (2), (3), or (6)(C) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (3), (6)(C)). ( 1325(a))); (D) have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (E) have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (F) are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (G) in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. ( 5) Aliens who are threats to border security, including aliens who-- (A) are apprehended while attempting to unlawfully enter the United States along a border of the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival); or (B) are apprehended in the United States after entering unlawfully after November 1, 2020.

Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize immigration enforcement actions with respect to certain aliens who are inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) or who are deportable under the Deportation Act (DTA). DHS must prioritize immigration removal actions with regard to aliens who: (1) have

H.R.1303

Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021 This bill makes it a crime to knowingly possess a pill press mold with the intent to manufacture a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II of the Controlled Substances Act. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of not more than 20 years and a fine.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes.

Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021

Rep. Kustoff, David

R

TN

This bill makes it a crime to knowingly possess a pill press mold with the intent to manufacture a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II of the Controlled Substances Act. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term of not more than 20 years and a fine.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PILL PRESS MOLDS. (a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (b) Sentencing Guidelines.--Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels above the offense level otherwise applicable for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant is found, in connection with such violation of section 401(a), to be in violation of section 401(i) of the Controlled Substances Act, as added by subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code.

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--Section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Offense Regarding Unlawful Possession of Pill Press Molds.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever, with intent to manufacture in violation of this title a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, or other form for distribution, knowingly possesses a pill press mold, shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years and fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code. ``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term `pill press mold' means any punch, die, plate, stone, or other object designed to print, imprint, or reproduce on a controlled substance (or the container or labeling thereof) the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, created, distributed, or dispensed such product, thereby rendering it a counterfeit substance.''. (

Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act of 2021 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes. (Currently, the penalty for knowingly possessing such a mold is up to 20 years in prison

S.2905

Armed Forces and National Security

University Cybersecurity Consortia Improvement Act of 2021 This bill provides that a consortium of universities, instead of one or more consortia, must be established by the Department of Defense (DOD) to advise DOD on specified cybersecurity matters.

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``University Cybersecurity Consortia Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES TO ADVISE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON CYBERSECURITY MATTERS. (a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``or consortia''; (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``or consortia''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; (C) in paragraph (2), as redesignated by subparagraph (B)-- (i) in the matter before subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``Each administrative'' and inserting ``The administrative''; and (II) by striking ``a consortium'' and inserting ``the consortium''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for the term specified by the Secretary under paragraph (1)''; (D) by amending paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), to read as follows: ``(3) Executive committee.--The Secretary, in consultation with the administrative chair, may form an executive committee for the consortium that is comprised of representatives of the Federal Government to assist the chair with the management and functions of the consortium.''; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''. <all>

University Cybersecurity Consortia Improvement Act of 2021

A bill to improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes.

University Cybersecurity Consortia Improvement Act of 2021

Sen. Rounds, Mike

R

SD

This bill provides that a consortium of universities, instead of one or more consortia, must be established by the Department of Defense (DOD) to advise DOD on specified cybersecurity matters.

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``University Cybersecurity Consortia Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES TO ADVISE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON CYBERSECURITY MATTERS. (a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``or consortia''; (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``or consortia''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; (C) in paragraph (2), as redesignated by subparagraph (B)-- (i) in the matter before subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``Each administrative'' and inserting ``The administrative''; and (II) by striking ``a consortium'' and inserting ``the consortium''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for the term specified by the Secretary under paragraph (1)''; (D) by amending paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), to read as follows: ``(3) Executive committee.--The Secretary, in consultation with the administrative chair, may form an executive committee for the consortium that is comprised of representatives of the Federal Government to assist the chair with the management and functions of the consortium.''; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''. <all>

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``University Cybersecurity Consortia Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES TO ADVISE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON CYBERSECURITY MATTERS. (a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``or consortia''; (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``or consortia''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; (C) in paragraph (2), as redesignated by subparagraph (B)-- (i) in the matter before subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``Each administrative'' and inserting ``The administrative''; and (II) by striking ``a consortium'' and inserting ``the consortium''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for the term specified by the Secretary under paragraph (1)''; (D) by amending paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), to read as follows: ``(3) Executive committee.--The Secretary, in consultation with the administrative chair, may form an executive committee for the consortium that is comprised of representatives of the Federal Government to assist the chair with the management and functions of the consortium.''; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''. <all>

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``University Cybersecurity Consortia Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES TO ADVISE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON CYBERSECURITY MATTERS. (a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``or consortia''; (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``or consortia''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; (C) in paragraph (2), as redesignated by subparagraph (B)-- (i) in the matter before subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``Each administrative'' and inserting ``The administrative''; and (II) by striking ``a consortium'' and inserting ``the consortium''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for the term specified by the Secretary under paragraph (1)''; (D) by amending paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), to read as follows: ``(3) Executive committee.--The Secretary, in consultation with the administrative chair, may form an executive committee for the consortium that is comprised of representatives of the Federal Government to assist the chair with the management and functions of the consortium.''; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''. <all>

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``University Cybersecurity Consortia Improvement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES TO ADVISE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON CYBERSECURITY MATTERS. (a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``or consortia''; (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``or consortia''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; (C) in paragraph (2), as redesignated by subparagraph (B)-- (i) in the matter before subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``Each administrative'' and inserting ``The administrative''; and (II) by striking ``a consortium'' and inserting ``the consortium''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for the term specified by the Secretary under paragraph (1)''; (D) by amending paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), to read as follows: ``(3) Executive committee.--The Secretary, in consultation with the administrative chair, may form an executive committee for the consortium that is comprised of representatives of the Federal Government to assist the chair with the management and functions of the consortium.''; and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''. <all>

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''.

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''.

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''.

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''.

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. (

To improve requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 1659 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 391 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking ``one or more consortia'' and inserting ``a consortium''; and (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) Designation of administrative chair.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the administrative chair of the consortium established under subsection (a).''. and (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: ``(d) Consultation.--The Secretary shall meet with such members of the consortium as the Secretary considers appropriate, not less frequently than twice each year or at such periodicity as is agreed to by the Secretary and the consortium.''.

University Cybersecurity Consortia Improvement Act of 2021 This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to revise requirements relating to establishment of a consortium of universities to advise the Department of Defense (DOD) on cybersecurity matters, and for other purposes. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to designate National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace to function as the consortium

S.26

Health

Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act This bill authorizes the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, subject to certain limitations, to waive matching funds requirements applicable to certain grants for reducing substance use among youth. Before waiving these requirements, the program must determine that a grantee is unable to raise funds because of the COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Currently, the Office of National Drug Control Policy administers this program, and community coalitions that receive the grants must match a specified percentage of the federal award amount with nonfederal funds, including in-kind contributions.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support 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 ``Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF FEDERAL FUND LIMITATION FOR THE DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 1532(b)), the Administrator may, notwithstanding such paragraphs, provide to the eligible coalition the grant or renewal grant, as applicable, for that fiscal year in an amount-- (1) with respect to an initial grant or renewal grant described under paragraph (1)(A) or (3)(A) of such section, that exceeds the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; (2) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(i) of such section, that exceeds 125 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; and (3) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(ii) of such section, that exceeds 150 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year. (b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement. <all>

Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act

A bill to provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program.

Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act

Sen. Portman, Rob

R

OH

This bill authorizes the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, subject to certain limitations, to waive matching funds requirements applicable to certain grants for reducing substance use among youth. Before waiving these requirements, the program must determine that a grantee is unable to raise funds because of the COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Currently, the Office of National Drug Control Policy administers this program, and community coalitions that receive the grants must match a specified percentage of the federal award amount with nonfederal funds, including in-kind contributions.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support 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 ``Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF FEDERAL FUND LIMITATION FOR THE DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 1532(b)), the Administrator may, notwithstanding such paragraphs, provide to the eligible coalition the grant or renewal grant, as applicable, for that fiscal year in an amount-- (1) with respect to an initial grant or renewal grant described under paragraph (1)(A) or (3)(A) of such section, that exceeds the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; (2) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(i) of such section, that exceeds 125 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; and (3) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(ii) of such section, that exceeds 150 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year. (b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement. <all>

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support 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 ``Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF FEDERAL FUND LIMITATION FOR THE DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 1532(b)), the Administrator may, notwithstanding such paragraphs, provide to the eligible coalition the grant or renewal grant, as applicable, for that fiscal year in an amount-- (1) with respect to an initial grant or renewal grant described under paragraph (1)(A) or (3)(A) of such section, that exceeds the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; (2) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(i) of such section, that exceeds 125 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; and (3) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(ii) of such section, that exceeds 150 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year. (b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement. <all>

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support 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 ``Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF FEDERAL FUND LIMITATION FOR THE DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 1532(b)), the Administrator may, notwithstanding such paragraphs, provide to the eligible coalition the grant or renewal grant, as applicable, for that fiscal year in an amount-- (1) with respect to an initial grant or renewal grant described under paragraph (1)(A) or (3)(A) of such section, that exceeds the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; (2) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(i) of such section, that exceeds 125 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; and (3) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(ii) of such section, that exceeds 150 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year. (b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement. <all>

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support 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 ``Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF FEDERAL FUND LIMITATION FOR THE DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 1532(b)), the Administrator may, notwithstanding such paragraphs, provide to the eligible coalition the grant or renewal grant, as applicable, for that fiscal year in an amount-- (1) with respect to an initial grant or renewal grant described under paragraph (1)(A) or (3)(A) of such section, that exceeds the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; (2) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(i) of such section, that exceeds 125 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year; and (3) with respect to a renewal grant described under paragraph (3)(D)(ii) of such section, that exceeds 150 percent of the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the eligible coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year. (b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement. <all>

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), if the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the amount of non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, agreed to be raised by the coalition for a fiscal year under an agreement entered into with the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 1032(b) of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. b) Limitation.--The Administrator may not provide a grant or renewal grant to an eligible coalition in an amount exceeding the amount of funds initially agreed to be provided by the Administrator under the applicable agreement.

Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the Drug-Free Community Support Program to waive the federal fund limitation for the Drug Free Communities Support Program if the Administrator determines that, as a result of the public health emergency declared pursuant to the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) as a consequence of COVID-19, an eligible coalition is unable to raise the

H.R.5330

Crime and Law Enforcement

National Treasures Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside items associated with the founding fathers of the United States. Content warning is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents; disparaging the documents; assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors; or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. Founding father means any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or was granted a charter for one of the original 13 colonies of the United States.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents 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 ``National Treasures Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION CONTENT WARNINGS. (a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(A) Content warnings may not be displayed as part of the exhibition of any qualifying documents in any public display operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. ``(B) Content warnings may not be displayed on the website of the National Archives and Records Administration nor on any other website operated by the agency. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies. ``(C) `Qualifying document' is defined as any document, text, manuscript, book, letter, pamphlet, government document, artifact, article of clothing, costume, or item written in whole or in part, once belonging to, or associated with in public display, a Founding Father of the United States.''. <all>

National Treasures Act of 2021

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States.

National Treasures Act of 2021

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan

R

TX

This bill prohibits the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside items associated with the founding fathers of the United States. Content warning is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents; disparaging the documents; assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors; or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. Founding father means any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or was granted a charter for one of the original 13 colonies of the United States.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents 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 ``National Treasures Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION CONTENT WARNINGS. (a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(A) Content warnings may not be displayed as part of the exhibition of any qualifying documents in any public display operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. ``(B) Content warnings may not be displayed on the website of the National Archives and Records Administration nor on any other website operated by the agency. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies. ``(C) `Qualifying document' is defined as any document, text, manuscript, book, letter, pamphlet, government document, artifact, article of clothing, costume, or item written in whole or in part, once belonging to, or associated with in public display, a Founding Father of the United States.''. <all>

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents 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 ``National Treasures Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION CONTENT WARNINGS. (a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(A) Content warnings may not be displayed as part of the exhibition of any qualifying documents in any public display operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. ``(B) Content warnings may not be displayed on the website of the National Archives and Records Administration nor on any other website operated by the agency. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies. ``(C) `Qualifying document' is defined as any document, text, manuscript, book, letter, pamphlet, government document, artifact, article of clothing, costume, or item written in whole or in part, once belonging to, or associated with in public display, a Founding Father of the United States.''. <all>

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents 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 ``National Treasures Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION CONTENT WARNINGS. (a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(A) Content warnings may not be displayed as part of the exhibition of any qualifying documents in any public display operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. ``(B) Content warnings may not be displayed on the website of the National Archives and Records Administration nor on any other website operated by the agency. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies. ``(C) `Qualifying document' is defined as any document, text, manuscript, book, letter, pamphlet, government document, artifact, article of clothing, costume, or item written in whole or in part, once belonging to, or associated with in public display, a Founding Father of the United States.''. <all>

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents 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 ``National Treasures Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION CONTENT WARNINGS. (a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(A) Content warnings may not be displayed as part of the exhibition of any qualifying documents in any public display operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. ``(B) Content warnings may not be displayed on the website of the National Archives and Records Administration nor on any other website operated by the agency. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies. ``(C) `Qualifying document' is defined as any document, text, manuscript, book, letter, pamphlet, government document, artifact, article of clothing, costume, or item written in whole or in part, once belonging to, or associated with in public display, a Founding Father of the United States.''. <all>

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(C) The National Archives and Records Administration is prohibited from making any changes to the Archives' Rotunda or other spaces under its jurisdiction that display documents or artifacts to the public except insofar as changes are necessary for maintenance, routine operations, or repairs.

To amend title 44 of the United States Code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. a) Chapter 21 of title 44 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end of section 2109 the following: ``(1) The National Archives and Records Administration may not attach to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the United States any content warning. ``(2) Definitions.-- ``(A) `Content warning' is defined as any message preceding or attached to the document labeling it as dangerous, harmful, anachronistic, or any other terms implying harm associated with the documents, disparaging the documents, assuming malicious intent on the part of the authors, or discouraging potential readers from reading the documents. ``(B) `Founding Father of the United States' is defined as any individual who signed the Declaration of Independence, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, attended the Second Continental Congress, attended the Constitutional Convention, or an individual granted a charter for one of the original thirteen colonies.

National Treasures Act of 2021 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) from including content warnings alongside founding documents of the United States. (Sec. 2) Prohibits the NARA from: (1) attaching to or associate with any document drafted in whole or in part by a Founding Father of the U.S.

S.1489

Foreign Trade and International Finance

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021 This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those programs, and (3) provide a means for keeping the USTR and Congress informed about problems and deficiencies in those programs and operations.

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USTR Inspector General Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States provides that Congress has the sole power to regulate international trade. (2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. (3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (4) Section 141(c)(1)(F) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(c)(1)(F)) states that the United States Trade Representative shall ``report directly to the President and the Congress regarding, and be responsible to the President and the Congress for the administration of, trade agreements programs''. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (b) Appointment of Inspector General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall appoint an individual to serve as the Inspector General of the Office for the United States Trade Representative in accordance with section 3(a) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). <all>

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes.

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

Sen. Menendez, Robert

D

NJ

This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those programs, and (3) provide a means for keeping the USTR and Congress informed about problems and deficiencies in those programs and operations.

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USTR Inspector General Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States provides that Congress has the sole power to regulate international trade. (2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. (3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (4) Section 141(c)(1)(F) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(c)(1)(F)) states that the United States Trade Representative shall ``report directly to the President and the Congress regarding, and be responsible to the President and the Congress for the administration of, trade agreements programs''. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (b) Appointment of Inspector General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall appoint an individual to serve as the Inspector General of the Office for the United States Trade Representative in accordance with section 3(a) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). <all>

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USTR Inspector General Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States provides that Congress has the sole power to regulate international trade. (2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. (3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (4) Section 141(c)(1)(F) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(c)(1)(F)) states that the United States Trade Representative shall ``report directly to the President and the Congress regarding, and be responsible to the President and the Congress for the administration of, trade agreements programs''. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (b) Appointment of Inspector General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall appoint an individual to serve as the Inspector General of the Office for the United States Trade Representative in accordance with section 3(a) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). <all>

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USTR Inspector General Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States provides that Congress has the sole power to regulate international trade. (2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. (3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (4) Section 141(c)(1)(F) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(c)(1)(F)) states that the United States Trade Representative shall ``report directly to the President and the Congress regarding, and be responsible to the President and the Congress for the administration of, trade agreements programs''. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (b) Appointment of Inspector General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall appoint an individual to serve as the Inspector General of the Office for the United States Trade Representative in accordance with section 3(a) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). <all>

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``USTR Inspector General Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States provides that Congress has the sole power to regulate international trade. (2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. (3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (4) Section 141(c)(1)(F) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(c)(1)(F)) states that the United States Trade Representative shall ``report directly to the President and the Congress regarding, and be responsible to the President and the Congress for the administration of, trade agreements programs''. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (b) Appointment of Inspector General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall appoint an individual to serve as the Inspector General of the Office for the United States Trade Representative in accordance with section 3(a) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). <all>

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( 3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( 3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( 3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( 3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( 3) The United States Trade Representative has primary responsibility for administering a variety of trade statutes and for monitoring the implementation and enforcement of trade agreements. (

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes. 2) Congress established the Office of the United States Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President under section 141 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) with the primary responsibility for developing, and coordinating implementation of, the international trade policy of the United States. ( (a) Definitions.--Section 12 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office;'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; or the United States Trade Representative;'' and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or the National Reconnaissance Office,'' and inserting ``the National Reconnaissance Office, or the Office of the United States Trade Representative,''. (

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021 This bill amends the Inspector General (IG) Act of 1978 to require the President to appoint an individual to serve as the Inspector of the Office for the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The IG must report to Congress on the effectiveness of trade agreements and the implementation of trade laws. The IG shall report to the Congress on: (1)

H.R.2602

Labor and Employment

Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act This bill delays by 18 months the effective date of an increase in the federal minimum wage with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the economy of the territory and estimate the proportion of employees in the territory directly affected by an increase in the minimum wage.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act''. SEC. 2. WAGE AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''. SEC. 3. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Education and Labor Committee of the House of Representatives, the Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that, with respect to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands-- (1) assesses the status and structure of the economy (including employment, earnings and wages, and key industries); and (2) for each year during the 10-year period beginning with 2021 in which an increase will take effect in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection a(1) or g(1) of section 6, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, estimates the proportion of employees who will be directly affected by each such wage increase taking effect for such year, disaggregated by industry and occupation. <all>

Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.

Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act

Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho

D

MP

This bill delays by 18 months the effective date of an increase in the federal minimum wage with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the economy of the territory and estimate the proportion of employees in the territory directly affected by an increase in the minimum wage.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act''. SEC. 2. WAGE AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''. SEC. 3. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Education and Labor Committee of the House of Representatives, the Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that, with respect to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands-- (1) assesses the status and structure of the economy (including employment, earnings and wages, and key industries); and (2) for each year during the 10-year period beginning with 2021 in which an increase will take effect in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection a(1) or g(1) of section 6, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, estimates the proportion of employees who will be directly affected by each such wage increase taking effect for such year, disaggregated by industry and occupation. <all>

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act''. SEC. 2. WAGE AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''. SEC. 3. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Education and Labor Committee of the House of Representatives, the Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that, with respect to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands-- (1) assesses the status and structure of the economy (including employment, earnings and wages, and key industries); and (2) for each year during the 10-year period beginning with 2021 in which an increase will take effect in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection a(1) or g(1) of section 6, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, estimates the proportion of employees who will be directly affected by each such wage increase taking effect for such year, disaggregated by industry and occupation. <all>

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act''. SEC. 2. WAGE AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''. SEC. 3. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Education and Labor Committee of the House of Representatives, the Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that, with respect to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands-- (1) assesses the status and structure of the economy (including employment, earnings and wages, and key industries); and (2) for each year during the 10-year period beginning with 2021 in which an increase will take effect in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection a(1) or g(1) of section 6, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, estimates the proportion of employees who will be directly affected by each such wage increase taking effect for such year, disaggregated by industry and occupation. <all>

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act''. SEC. 2. WAGE AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''. SEC. 3. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Education and Labor Committee of the House of Representatives, the Natural Resources Committee of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that, with respect to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands-- (1) assesses the status and structure of the economy (including employment, earnings and wages, and key industries); and (2) for each year during the 10-year period beginning with 2021 in which an increase will take effect in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection a(1) or g(1) of section 6, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, estimates the proportion of employees who will be directly affected by each such wage increase taking effect for such year, disaggregated by industry and occupation. <all>

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. Section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) In the case of any provision of law enacted during the 10- year period beginning with 2021 that provides for an increase in the minimum wage rate set forth under subsection (a)(1) or (g)(1) of this section, section 3(m)(2)(A)(i), or section 14(c)(1)(A), such increase shall be applied with respect to employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands beginning on the date that is 18 months later than the date on which such provision of law otherwise takes effect.''.

Northern Mariana Islands Wage and Economic Stability Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for wage and economic stabilization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the status and structure of the economy and the proportion of employees who will be directly affected by each

H.R.2579

Immigration

Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2021 or the EXIT Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take various actions to facilitate the search for and remediation of unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land. Specifically, DHS may waive federal, state, or local environmental permits and reviews as necessary to search for or remediate such tunnels. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts with two or more sources to facilitate such border tunnel activities. (Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time.)

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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 ``Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2021'' or the ``EXIT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL BORDER CROSSING TUNNEL SEARCH AND REMEDIATION. (a) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall have the authority to waive all requirements relating to Federal, State, or local environmental permits and reviews such Secretary, in such Secretary's sole discretion, determines necessary to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels under subsection (a)(3). Any such decision by the Secretary shall be effective upon being published in the Federal Register.''. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. (2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''. <all>

EXIT Act of 2021

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States, and for other purposes.

EXIT Act of 2021 Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2021

Rep. Hartzler, Vicky

R

MO

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take various actions to facilitate the search for and remediation of unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land. Specifically, DHS may waive federal, state, or local environmental permits and reviews as necessary to search for or remediate such tunnels. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts with two or more sources to facilitate such border tunnel activities. (Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time.)

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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 ``Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2021'' or the ``EXIT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL BORDER CROSSING TUNNEL SEARCH AND REMEDIATION. (a) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall have the authority to waive all requirements relating to Federal, State, or local environmental permits and reviews such Secretary, in such Secretary's sole discretion, determines necessary to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels under subsection (a)(3). Any such decision by the Secretary shall be effective upon being published in the Federal Register.''. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. (2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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 ``Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2021'' or the ``EXIT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL BORDER CROSSING TUNNEL SEARCH AND REMEDIATION. (a) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall have the authority to waive all requirements relating to Federal, State, or local environmental permits and reviews such Secretary, in such Secretary's sole discretion, determines necessary to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels under subsection (a)(3). Any such decision by the Secretary shall be effective upon being published in the Federal Register.''. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. (2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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 ``Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2021'' or the ``EXIT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL BORDER CROSSING TUNNEL SEARCH AND REMEDIATION. (a) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall have the authority to waive all requirements relating to Federal, State, or local environmental permits and reviews such Secretary, in such Secretary's sole discretion, determines necessary to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels under subsection (a)(3). Any such decision by the Secretary shall be effective upon being published in the Federal Register.''. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. (2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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 ``Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2021'' or the ``EXIT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. UNLAWFUL BORDER CROSSING TUNNEL SEARCH AND REMEDIATION. (a) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Waiver Authority of Certain Environmental Requirements Regarding Tunnel Actions on Private Land.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall have the authority to waive all requirements relating to Federal, State, or local environmental permits and reviews such Secretary, in such Secretary's sole discretion, determines necessary to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels under subsection (a)(3). Any such decision by the Secretary shall be effective upon being published in the Federal Register.''. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. (2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. ( 2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States, and for other purposes. c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States, and for other purposes. c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. ( 2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States, and for other purposes. c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. ( 2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States, and for other purposes. c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. ( 2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into the United States, and for other purposes. c) Clarification Regarding Actions on Private Land.--Paragraph (3) of section 287(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(a)) is amended by inserting ``, including to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels,'' after ``patrolling the border''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive certain environmental requirements to permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to search for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into 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. (b) Contract Authority.-- (1) In general.--To search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels in accordance with section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are authorized to enter into indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. ( 2) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract'' means a contract that is entered into by the head of a Federal agency with two or more sources pursuant to the same solicitation. (

Eradicate Crossing of Illegal Tunnels Act of 2021 or the EXIT Act OF 2021 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to waive all requirements relating to federal, state, or local environmental permits and reviews necessary to search for and remediate unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent the illegal entry of aliens into

H.R.8291

Transportation and Public Works

Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at the five largest passenger rails stations by annual ridership and a representative sample of eight other-sized passenger rail stations. The report must contain (1) an analysis of the effectiveness of counterterrorism measures implemented in each passenger rail station to include prevention systems; (2) a description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis; (3) recommendations for passenger rail station owners and operators, and state and local transportation entities to improve counterterrorism measures; and (4) proposals for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON IMPROVING COUNTERTERRORISM SECURITY AT PASSENGER RAIL STATIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, passenger rail station owners and operators, State and local transportation entities, and other agencies or stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the 5 largest passenger rail stations by annual ridership and a representative sample of 8 other-sized passenger rail stations that contains the following: (1) An analysis of the effectiveness of counterterrorism measures implemented in each passenger rail station to include prevention systems, including-- (A) surveillance systems, including cameras, and physical law enforcement presence; (B) response systems including-- (i) evacuation systems to allow passengers and workers to egress the stations, mezzanines, and rail cars; (ii) fire safety measures, including ventilation and fire suppression systems; and (iii) public alert systems; and (C) recovery systems, including coordination with State and Federal agencies. (2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for passenger rail station owners and operators, and State and local transportation entities to improve counterterrorism measures outlined in paragraph (1). (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. <all>

Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes.

Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act

Rep. Torres, Ritchie

D

NY

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at the five largest passenger rails stations by annual ridership and a representative sample of eight other-sized passenger rail stations. The report must contain (1) an analysis of the effectiveness of counterterrorism measures implemented in each passenger rail station to include prevention systems; (2) a description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis; (3) recommendations for passenger rail station owners and operators, and state and local transportation entities to improve counterterrorism measures; and (4) proposals for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON IMPROVING COUNTERTERRORISM SECURITY AT PASSENGER RAIL STATIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, passenger rail station owners and operators, State and local transportation entities, and other agencies or stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the 5 largest passenger rail stations by annual ridership and a representative sample of 8 other-sized passenger rail stations that contains the following: (1) An analysis of the effectiveness of counterterrorism measures implemented in each passenger rail station to include prevention systems, including-- (A) surveillance systems, including cameras, and physical law enforcement presence; (B) response systems including-- (i) evacuation systems to allow passengers and workers to egress the stations, mezzanines, and rail cars; (ii) fire safety measures, including ventilation and fire suppression systems; and (iii) public alert systems; and (C) recovery systems, including coordination with State and Federal agencies. (2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for passenger rail station owners and operators, and State and local transportation entities to improve counterterrorism measures outlined in paragraph (1). (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON IMPROVING COUNTERTERRORISM SECURITY AT PASSENGER RAIL STATIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, passenger rail station owners and operators, State and local transportation entities, and other agencies or stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the 5 largest passenger rail stations by annual ridership and a representative sample of 8 other-sized passenger rail stations that contains the following: (1) An analysis of the effectiveness of counterterrorism measures implemented in each passenger rail station to include prevention systems, including-- (A) surveillance systems, including cameras, and physical law enforcement presence; (B) response systems including-- (i) evacuation systems to allow passengers and workers to egress the stations, mezzanines, and rail cars; (ii) fire safety measures, including ventilation and fire suppression systems; and (iii) public alert systems; and (C) recovery systems, including coordination with State and Federal agencies. (2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for passenger rail station owners and operators, and State and local transportation entities to improve counterterrorism measures outlined in paragraph (1). (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON IMPROVING COUNTERTERRORISM SECURITY AT PASSENGER RAIL STATIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, passenger rail station owners and operators, State and local transportation entities, and other agencies or stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the 5 largest passenger rail stations by annual ridership and a representative sample of 8 other-sized passenger rail stations that contains the following: (1) An analysis of the effectiveness of counterterrorism measures implemented in each passenger rail station to include prevention systems, including-- (A) surveillance systems, including cameras, and physical law enforcement presence; (B) response systems including-- (i) evacuation systems to allow passengers and workers to egress the stations, mezzanines, and rail cars; (ii) fire safety measures, including ventilation and fire suppression systems; and (iii) public alert systems; and (C) recovery systems, including coordination with State and Federal agencies. (2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for passenger rail station owners and operators, and State and local transportation entities to improve counterterrorism measures outlined in paragraph (1). (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON IMPROVING COUNTERTERRORISM SECURITY AT PASSENGER RAIL STATIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, passenger rail station owners and operators, State and local transportation entities, and other agencies or stakeholders as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the 5 largest passenger rail stations by annual ridership and a representative sample of 8 other-sized passenger rail stations that contains the following: (1) An analysis of the effectiveness of counterterrorism measures implemented in each passenger rail station to include prevention systems, including-- (A) surveillance systems, including cameras, and physical law enforcement presence; (B) response systems including-- (i) evacuation systems to allow passengers and workers to egress the stations, mezzanines, and rail cars; (ii) fire safety measures, including ventilation and fire suppression systems; and (iii) public alert systems; and (C) recovery systems, including coordination with State and Federal agencies. (2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for passenger rail station owners and operators, and State and local transportation entities to improve counterterrorism measures outlined in paragraph (1). (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. 2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. 2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. 2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. 2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act''. 2) A description of any actions directed as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph (1). ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures. (b) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.

Passenger Rail Station Security Report Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress on counterterrorism security at certain passenger rail stations and for other purposes. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in consultation with the Secretary and other federal agencies or stakeholders, to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the five largest passenger

H.R.8037

Education

Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and expands the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Under this program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes grants to eligible nonprofit organizations (tax-exempt organizations and those determined to be at risk of a terrorist attack) for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks. In particular, the bill makes elementary, secondary, private, and religious schools eligible for grants under the program.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN DHS SECURITY GRANTS. (a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and school'' after ``nonprofit''; (2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and to elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools'' before ``for target hardening''; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ``, including magnetometers'' before the period; (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$75 million for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024'' and inserting ``$500,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``$50 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``$25 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) $250,150,000 is authorized for elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools, to be derived initially from the unobligated balances of all amounts made available to such schools to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus.''; and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. 2009. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''. <all>

Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes.

Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act

Rep. Issa, Darrell E.

R

CA

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and expands the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Under this program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes grants to eligible nonprofit organizations (tax-exempt organizations and those determined to be at risk of a terrorist attack) for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks. In particular, the bill makes elementary, secondary, private, and religious schools eligible for grants under the program.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN DHS SECURITY GRANTS. (a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and school'' after ``nonprofit''; (2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and to elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools'' before ``for target hardening''; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ``, including magnetometers'' before the period; (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$75 million for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024'' and inserting ``$500,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``$50 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``$25 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) $250,150,000 is authorized for elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools, to be derived initially from the unobligated balances of all amounts made available to such schools to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus.''; and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. 2009. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''. <all>

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN DHS SECURITY GRANTS. (a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and school'' after ``nonprofit''; (2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and to elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools'' before ``for target hardening''; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ``, including magnetometers'' before the period; (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$75 million for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024'' and inserting ``$500,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``$50 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``$25 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) $250,150,000 is authorized for elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools, to be derived initially from the unobligated balances of all amounts made available to such schools to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus.''; and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. 2009. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''. <all>

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN DHS SECURITY GRANTS. (a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and school'' after ``nonprofit''; (2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and to elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools'' before ``for target hardening''; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ``, including magnetometers'' before the period; (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$75 million for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024'' and inserting ``$500,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``$50 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``$25 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) $250,150,000 is authorized for elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools, to be derived initially from the unobligated balances of all amounts made available to such schools to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus.''; and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. 2009. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''. <all>

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN DHS SECURITY GRANTS. (a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and school'' after ``nonprofit''; (2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and to elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools'' before ``for target hardening''; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ``, including magnetometers'' before the period; (4) in subsection (f)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$75 million for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024'' and inserting ``$500,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``$50 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``$25 million'' and inserting ``$125,075,000''; and (II) by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) $250,150,000 is authorized for elementary schools, secondary schools, private schools, and religious schools, to be derived initially from the unobligated balances of all amounts made available to such schools to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus.''; and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. 2009. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''. <all>

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2009 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. and (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Definition.--In this section, the terms `elementary school' and `secondary school' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by amending the item relating to section 2009 to read as follows: ``Sec. Nonprofit and school security grant program.''.

Nonprofit and School Security Grant Program Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide eligibility to elementary and secondary schools for certain security grants for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends title XIX (Student Assistance) of the Social Security Act to authorize appropriations for such grants for FY2020-

H.J.Res.34

Environmental Protection

This joint resolution nullifies the Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency on September 14, 2020. The rule finalized amendments to new source performance standards under the Clean Air Act for the oil and natural gas sector, such as an amendment that removed limitations on methane emissions from such sector.

Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Lamb, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Casten, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Cooper, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Kuster, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Norton, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Sires, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Welch, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Lowenthal, and Ms. Lee of California) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 17, 2021 Additional sponsors: Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Porter, Mr. Perlmutter, and Mrs. Dingell June 17, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 57018 (September 14, 2020)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".

Rep. DeGette, Diana

D

CO

This joint resolution nullifies the Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency on September 14, 2020. The rule finalized amendments to new source performance standards under the Clean Air Act for the oil and natural gas sector, such as an amendment that removed limitations on methane emissions from such sector.

Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Lamb, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Casten, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Cooper, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Kuster, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Norton, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Sires, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Welch, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Lowenthal, and Ms. Lee of California) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 17, 2021 Additional sponsors: Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Porter, Mr. Perlmutter, and Mrs. Dingell June 17, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 57018 (September 14, 2020)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Lamb, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Casten, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Cooper, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Kuster, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Norton, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Sires, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Welch, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Lowenthal, and Ms. Lee of California) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 17, 2021 Additional sponsors: Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Porter, Mr. Perlmutter, and Mrs. Dingell June 17, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 57018 (September 14, 2020)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Lamb, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Casten, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Cooper, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Kuster, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Norton, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Sires, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Welch, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Lowenthal, and Ms. Lee of California) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 17, 2021 Additional sponsors: Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Porter, Mr. Perlmutter, and Mrs. Dingell June 17, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 57018 (September 14, 2020)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Lamb, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Casten, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Cooper, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Kuster, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Norton, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Sires, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Welch, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Lowenthal, and Ms. Lee of California) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 17, 2021 Additional sponsors: Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Porter, Mr. Perlmutter, and Mrs. Dingell June 17, 2021 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. Reg. 57018 (September 14, 2020)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Union Calendar No. 45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 34 [Report No. 117-64] _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________

45 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 117-64] Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review'' (published at 85 Fed. June 17, 2021 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to submit to Congress a final rule establishing a process for the review of the oil and natural gas sector's emissions of greenhouse gases. Directs the President to report to Congress on the progress of the review process. Authorizes the President, acting by this Act, to

S.4086

Commerce

Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act This bill permits an employer to use a retirement plan's assets for incidental expenses that are solely for the benefit of the plan's participants and their beneficiaries.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Retirement plan sponsors engage advisors to assist in administering their retirement plans. Such advisors and other service providers are paid via monthly or annual retainers to advise on plan administration or the investment fund lineup. Such retainers are charged to the retirement plan. (2) Other, incidental expenses incurred related to plan design, may not be charged to the plan because they are deemed settlor functions. For example, if a plan sponsor were to inquire about a beneficial plan design feature, such as automatic enrollment and reenrollment or automatic escalation, the advisor or other service provider would bill the employer a separate amount that could not be charged back to the plan. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design. SEC. 3. FACILITATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFICIAL PLAN FEATURES. (a) Plan Assets.--Section 403(c)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1103(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the period. (b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon. <all>

Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act

A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features.

Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act

Sen. Rosen, Jacky

D

NV

This bill permits an employer to use a retirement plan's assets for incidental expenses that are solely for the benefit of the plan's participants and their beneficiaries.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Retirement plan sponsors engage advisors to assist in administering their retirement plans. Such advisors and other service providers are paid via monthly or annual retainers to advise on plan administration or the investment fund lineup. Such retainers are charged to the retirement plan. (2) Other, incidental expenses incurred related to plan design, may not be charged to the plan because they are deemed settlor functions. For example, if a plan sponsor were to inquire about a beneficial plan design feature, such as automatic enrollment and reenrollment or automatic escalation, the advisor or other service provider would bill the employer a separate amount that could not be charged back to the plan. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design. SEC. 3. FACILITATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFICIAL PLAN FEATURES. (a) Plan Assets.--Section 403(c)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1103(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the period. (b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Retirement plan sponsors engage advisors to assist in administering their retirement plans. Such advisors and other service providers are paid via monthly or annual retainers to advise on plan administration or the investment fund lineup. Such retainers are charged to the retirement plan. (2) Other, incidental expenses incurred related to plan design, may not be charged to the plan because they are deemed settlor functions. For example, if a plan sponsor were to inquire about a beneficial plan design feature, such as automatic enrollment and reenrollment or automatic escalation, the advisor or other service provider would bill the employer a separate amount that could not be charged back to the plan. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design. SEC. 3. FACILITATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFICIAL PLAN FEATURES. (a) Plan Assets.--Section 403(c)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1103(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the period. (b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Retirement plan sponsors engage advisors to assist in administering their retirement plans. Such advisors and other service providers are paid via monthly or annual retainers to advise on plan administration or the investment fund lineup. Such retainers are charged to the retirement plan. (2) Other, incidental expenses incurred related to plan design, may not be charged to the plan because they are deemed settlor functions. For example, if a plan sponsor were to inquire about a beneficial plan design feature, such as automatic enrollment and reenrollment or automatic escalation, the advisor or other service provider would bill the employer a separate amount that could not be charged back to the plan. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design. SEC. 3. FACILITATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFICIAL PLAN FEATURES. (a) Plan Assets.--Section 403(c)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1103(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the period. (b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Retirement plan sponsors engage advisors to assist in administering their retirement plans. Such advisors and other service providers are paid via monthly or annual retainers to advise on plan administration or the investment fund lineup. Such retainers are charged to the retirement plan. (2) Other, incidental expenses incurred related to plan design, may not be charged to the plan because they are deemed settlor functions. For example, if a plan sponsor were to inquire about a beneficial plan design feature, such as automatic enrollment and reenrollment or automatic escalation, the advisor or other service provider would bill the employer a separate amount that could not be charged back to the plan. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design. SEC. 3. FACILITATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFICIAL PLAN FEATURES. (a) Plan Assets.--Section 403(c)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1103(c)(1)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the period. (b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon. <all>

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. 3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. 3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. 3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. 3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. 3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. Small employers need additional resources to improve their retirement plan design.

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to better enable plan sponsors to implement beneficial plan features. Because these inquires result in additional costs, many employers--especially small employers--choose to forego these incidental plan design features, even when they might generate tremendous benefits for their employees. (3) According to the 2021 Plan Sponsor Council of America's Annual Survey of Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans, only 30.5 percent of employers with fewer than 50 workers have an automatic enrollment feature in their retirement plan, compared to over 77 percent of employers with more than 1,000 workers. b) Fiduciary Standard of Care.--Section 404(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting ``(including incidental expenses solely for the benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries)'' before the semicolon.

Increasing Small Business Retirement Choices Act This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the fiduciary standard of care for retirement plan advisors; and (2) allow employers to opt out of certain benefits if they are not in the best interest of their employees. The bill also amends ER

H.R.198

International Affairs

Baseball Diplomacy Act This bill waives various embargo and immigration restrictions in order to allow Cuban nationals to enter the United States to play organized professional baseball. U.S. embargo authority may not regulate or prohibit various transactions by or on behalf of a Cuban national entering to play baseball, nor may the individual be prohibited from returning to Cuba with the earnings made from playing professional baseball. The President's authority to bar an alien whose entry is deemed to be detrimental to U.S. interests may not be used to deny a visa to a Cuban national entering to play baseball. An individual entering to play baseball may obtain a visa to remain in the United States only for the duration of the baseball season. The visa need not be renewed for reentry into the United States during the term of a contract between the individual and the team for which the individual played in the preceding season.

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Baseball Diplomacy Act''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. (a) Restriction on Embargo Authority.--The authorities of section 620(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, those authorities under section 5(b) of the Trading with the Enemy Act that were being exercised with respect to Cuba on July 1, 1977, as a result of a national emergency declared before that date, and are being exercised on the date of the enactment of this Act, and the authorities of section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act may not be exercised to regulate or prohibit-- (1) those transactions permitted under section 515.571 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, by or on behalf of a Cuban national who enters the United States from Cuba on a visa issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball; and (2) a Cuban national described in paragraph (1) from returning to Cuba with the earnings made in playing organized professional baseball. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. SEC. 3. DURATION OF VISA. A visa described in section 2(a)(1)-- (1) shall permit the alien to whom the visa is issued to remain in the United States only for the duration of the baseball season; and (2) need not be renewed for subsequent entries into the United States for the duration of a valid contract entered into between the alien and the professional baseball team with which the alien played in the preceding baseball season. <all>

Baseball Diplomacy Act

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball.

Baseball Diplomacy Act

Rep. Cohen, Steve

D

TN

This bill waives various embargo and immigration restrictions in order to allow Cuban nationals to enter the United States to play organized professional baseball. U.S. embargo authority may not regulate or prohibit various transactions by or on behalf of a Cuban national entering to play baseball, nor may the individual be prohibited from returning to Cuba with the earnings made from playing professional baseball. The President's authority to bar an alien whose entry is deemed to be detrimental to U.S. interests may not be used to deny a visa to a Cuban national entering to play baseball. An individual entering to play baseball may obtain a visa to remain in the United States only for the duration of the baseball season. The visa need not be renewed for reentry into the United States during the term of a contract between the individual and the team for which the individual played in the preceding season.

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Baseball Diplomacy Act''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. (a) Restriction on Embargo Authority.--The authorities of section 620(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, those authorities under section 5(b) of the Trading with the Enemy Act that were being exercised with respect to Cuba on July 1, 1977, as a result of a national emergency declared before that date, and are being exercised on the date of the enactment of this Act, and the authorities of section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act may not be exercised to regulate or prohibit-- (1) those transactions permitted under section 515.571 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, by or on behalf of a Cuban national who enters the United States from Cuba on a visa issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball; and (2) a Cuban national described in paragraph (1) from returning to Cuba with the earnings made in playing organized professional baseball. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. SEC. 3. DURATION OF VISA. A visa described in section 2(a)(1)-- (1) shall permit the alien to whom the visa is issued to remain in the United States only for the duration of the baseball season; and (2) need not be renewed for subsequent entries into the United States for the duration of a valid contract entered into between the alien and the professional baseball team with which the alien played in the preceding baseball season. <all>

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Baseball Diplomacy Act''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. (a) Restriction on Embargo Authority.--The authorities of section 620(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, those authorities under section 5(b) of the Trading with the Enemy Act that were being exercised with respect to Cuba on July 1, 1977, as a result of a national emergency declared before that date, and are being exercised on the date of the enactment of this Act, and the authorities of section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act may not be exercised to regulate or prohibit-- (1) those transactions permitted under section 515.571 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, by or on behalf of a Cuban national who enters the United States from Cuba on a visa issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball; and (2) a Cuban national described in paragraph (1) from returning to Cuba with the earnings made in playing organized professional baseball. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. SEC. 3. DURATION OF VISA. A visa described in section 2(a)(1)-- (1) shall permit the alien to whom the visa is issued to remain in the United States only for the duration of the baseball season; and (2) need not be renewed for subsequent entries into the United States for the duration of a valid contract entered into between the alien and the professional baseball team with which the alien played in the preceding baseball season. <all>

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Baseball Diplomacy Act''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. (a) Restriction on Embargo Authority.--The authorities of section 620(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, those authorities under section 5(b) of the Trading with the Enemy Act that were being exercised with respect to Cuba on July 1, 1977, as a result of a national emergency declared before that date, and are being exercised on the date of the enactment of this Act, and the authorities of section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act may not be exercised to regulate or prohibit-- (1) those transactions permitted under section 515.571 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, by or on behalf of a Cuban national who enters the United States from Cuba on a visa issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball; and (2) a Cuban national described in paragraph (1) from returning to Cuba with the earnings made in playing organized professional baseball. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. SEC. 3. DURATION OF VISA. A visa described in section 2(a)(1)-- (1) shall permit the alien to whom the visa is issued to remain in the United States only for the duration of the baseball season; and (2) need not be renewed for subsequent entries into the United States for the duration of a valid contract entered into between the alien and the professional baseball team with which the alien played in the preceding baseball season. <all>

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Baseball Diplomacy Act''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. (a) Restriction on Embargo Authority.--The authorities of section 620(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, those authorities under section 5(b) of the Trading with the Enemy Act that were being exercised with respect to Cuba on July 1, 1977, as a result of a national emergency declared before that date, and are being exercised on the date of the enactment of this Act, and the authorities of section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act may not be exercised to regulate or prohibit-- (1) those transactions permitted under section 515.571 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, by or on behalf of a Cuban national who enters the United States from Cuba on a visa issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball; and (2) a Cuban national described in paragraph (1) from returning to Cuba with the earnings made in playing organized professional baseball. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996. SEC. 3. DURATION OF VISA. A visa described in section 2(a)(1)-- (1) shall permit the alien to whom the visa is issued to remain in the United States only for the duration of the baseball season; and (2) need not be renewed for subsequent entries into the United States for the duration of a valid contract entered into between the alien and the professional baseball team with which the alien played in the preceding baseball season. <all>

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. ( c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996.

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. ( c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996.

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. ( c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996.

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. ( c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996.

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. (

To waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Restriction on Immigration Authority.--The authority contained in section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act may not be used to deny a visa described in subsection (a)(1) to a Cuban national for the purpose of playing organized professional baseball. ( c) Inapplicability of Other Restrictions.--This section applies notwithstanding section 102(h) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996.

Baseball Diplomacy Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain prohibitions with respect to nationals of Cuba coming to the United States to play organized professional baseball. Prohibits the authorities of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the Trading with the Enemy Act, and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act from being exercised to regulate or prohibit: (1) transactions by

H.R.6146

Taxation

Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021 This bill allows a tax credit for investment in stranded gas infrastructure equal to 30% of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028. The term qualified infrastructure means a gas pipeline, a gas compressor station, a container used for gas storage, or equipment to store gas underground.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas.

Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021

Rep. Burgess, Michael C.

R

TX

This bill allows a tax credit for investment in stranded gas infrastructure equal to 30% of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028. The term qualified infrastructure means a gas pipeline, a gas compressor station, a container used for gas storage, or equipment to store gas underground.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. (Sec. 2) This bill establishes a 30% business tax credit for the production of electricity from gas stranded by a natural gas pipeline, compressor station,

H.R.5213

Crime and Law Enforcement

Justice Involved Veterans Support Act This bill directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to improve documentation of whether inmates of state prisons and local jails are veterans.

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans.

Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

Rep. Crow, Jason

D

CO

This bill directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to improve documentation of whether inmates of state prisons and local jails are veterans.

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Justice Involved Veterans Support Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Approximately 181,000 veterans are incarcerated in the United States. (2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. (3) Such veterans may be at a greater risk for suicide. (4) Veterans released from incarceration have specialized needs and face different issues relating to reentry into society. SEC. 3. PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION OF INCARCERATED VETERANS. (a) Establishment.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot program to provide grants and technical assistance to State prisons and local jails to improve documentation of whether inmates of such institutions are veterans. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. (2) To assist veterans affairs offices of States in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by such offices. (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``veterans treatment court'' and ``veterans diversion program'' mean a State or local court that is participating in the veterans treatment court program (as defined in section 2991(i)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; 34 U.S.C. 10651(i)(1)). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( 3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. (

To direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. 2) More than half of all veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffer from a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder. ( b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program are the following: (1) To assist the Secretary in providing benefits to incarcerated veterans under laws administered by the Secretary. ( (3) To increase the number of veterans involved in the criminal justice system whose cases are diverted to veterans treatment courts. ( c) Priority.--In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Attorney General shall give priority to State prisons and local jails located in-- (1) States that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita; (2) States with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty; and (3) jurisdictions that contain a veterans treatment court or veterans diversion program. (

Justice Involved Veterans Support Act - Directs the Attorney General to establish a pilot program to help state prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans. (Sec. 3) Directs such pilot program, in selecting grant recipients, to give priority to states that contain the greatest populations of veterans per capita, states with the highest rates of veterans living in poverty, and jurisdictions that contain

H.R.7963

Energy

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to acquire additional petroleum products (up to a specified limit) for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when the price of petroleum falls below a designated threshold.

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. (2) Such fixed-price bid process is not a traditional mechanism used by oil traders. SEC. 3. REPLENISHING THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. (a) In General.--Subject to the provisions of section 160 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6240) and the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Energy shall acquire, by purchase, exchange, or otherwise, a minimum of 3,600,000 barrels of petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve per month during the period that-- (1) begins on the date that is the first day of the month following the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the West Texas Intermediate spot price per barrel has been $90 or less for a period of 100 consecutive days; and (2) ends on the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve stores at least 710,000,000 barrels of petroleum products. (b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). <all>

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act

Rep. Estes, Ron

R

KS

This bill requires the Department of Energy to acquire additional petroleum products (up to a specified limit) for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when the price of petroleum falls below a designated threshold.

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. (2) Such fixed-price bid process is not a traditional mechanism used by oil traders. SEC. 3. REPLENISHING THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. (a) In General.--Subject to the provisions of section 160 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6240) and the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Energy shall acquire, by purchase, exchange, or otherwise, a minimum of 3,600,000 barrels of petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve per month during the period that-- (1) begins on the date that is the first day of the month following the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the West Texas Intermediate spot price per barrel has been $90 or less for a period of 100 consecutive days; and (2) ends on the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve stores at least 710,000,000 barrels of petroleum products. (b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). <all>

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. (2) Such fixed-price bid process is not a traditional mechanism used by oil traders. SEC. 3. REPLENISHING THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. (a) In General.--Subject to the provisions of section 160 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6240) and the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Energy shall acquire, by purchase, exchange, or otherwise, a minimum of 3,600,000 barrels of petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve per month during the period that-- (1) begins on the date that is the first day of the month following the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the West Texas Intermediate spot price per barrel has been $90 or less for a period of 100 consecutive days; and (2) ends on the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve stores at least 710,000,000 barrels of petroleum products. (b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). <all>

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. (2) Such fixed-price bid process is not a traditional mechanism used by oil traders. SEC. 3. REPLENISHING THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. (a) In General.--Subject to the provisions of section 160 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6240) and the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Energy shall acquire, by purchase, exchange, or otherwise, a minimum of 3,600,000 barrels of petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve per month during the period that-- (1) begins on the date that is the first day of the month following the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the West Texas Intermediate spot price per barrel has been $90 or less for a period of 100 consecutive days; and (2) ends on the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve stores at least 710,000,000 barrels of petroleum products. (b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). <all>

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. (2) Such fixed-price bid process is not a traditional mechanism used by oil traders. SEC. 3. REPLENISHING THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. (a) In General.--Subject to the provisions of section 160 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6240) and the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Energy shall acquire, by purchase, exchange, or otherwise, a minimum of 3,600,000 barrels of petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve per month during the period that-- (1) begins on the date that is the first day of the month following the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the West Texas Intermediate spot price per barrel has been $90 or less for a period of 100 consecutive days; and (2) ends on the date that the Secretary of Energy determines is the first date after the date of enactment of this Act that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve stores at least 710,000,000 barrels of petroleum products. (b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). <all>

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. ( b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. ( c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.).

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. ( b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. ( c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.).

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. ( b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. ( c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.).

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. ( b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. ( c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.).

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. (

To replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) On May 5, 2022, the Department of Energy announced ``a long-term replenishment plan'' for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under which the Department ``intends to begin a rule- making proceeding to consider broadening DOE's buyback regulations to allow for a competitive, fixed-price bid process as an alternative to the index-pricing that is traditionally used''. ( b) Use of Index-Based Pricing.--In purchasing petroleum products pursuant to this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall use an index-based bidding process. ( c) Treatment as Additional Acquisitions.--Any acquisition of petroleum products made pursuant to this Act shall be in addition to (and not in lieu of) acquisitions of petroleum products the Secretary of Energy would otherwise make pursuant to part B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.).

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to acquire, by purchase, exchange, or otherwise, a minimum of 3 million barrels of petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve per month during the period that: (1) begins on the first day of the month following the date that the Secretary determines is the first date after the

S.4637

Immigration

Asylum Integrity Act This bill establishes under statute a framework for determining whether an asylum seeker has filed a frivolous application. Under this bill, an asylum application shall be considered frivolous if the application was knowingly filed and (1) includes a fabricated material element, (2) is premised on false or fabricated evidence, (3) was filed without regard to the merits of the claims, or (4) is clearly foreclosed by law. (Currently, regulations provide for a similar, but not identical, framework for asylum applications filed on or after January 11, 2021.)

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Integrity Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO FRIVOLOUS ASYLUM APPLICATIONS. Section 208(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``the Secretary of Homeland Security or'' before ``the Attorney General''; and (2) by amending paragraph (6)-- (A) by striking ``If the Attorney General determines that an alien has knowingly'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines that an alien has''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Determination.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of this paragraph, a frivolous application is an application for asylum that the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines-- ``(I) has been made knowingly by the applicant; and ``(II)(aa) includes a fabricated material element; ``(bb) is premised on false or fabricated evidence; ``(cc) was filed without regard to the merits of the claim; or ``(dd) is clearly foreclosed by applicable law. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''. <all>

Asylum Integrity Act

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term "frivolous application" with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes.

Asylum Integrity Act

Sen. Tillis, Thomas

R

NC

This bill establishes under statute a framework for determining whether an asylum seeker has filed a frivolous application. Under this bill, an asylum application shall be considered frivolous if the application was knowingly filed and (1) includes a fabricated material element, (2) is premised on false or fabricated evidence, (3) was filed without regard to the merits of the claims, or (4) is clearly foreclosed by law. (Currently, regulations provide for a similar, but not identical, framework for asylum applications filed on or after January 11, 2021.)

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Integrity Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO FRIVOLOUS ASYLUM APPLICATIONS. Section 208(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``the Secretary of Homeland Security or'' before ``the Attorney General''; and (2) by amending paragraph (6)-- (A) by striking ``If the Attorney General determines that an alien has knowingly'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines that an alien has''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Determination.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of this paragraph, a frivolous application is an application for asylum that the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines-- ``(I) has been made knowingly by the applicant; and ``(II)(aa) includes a fabricated material element; ``(bb) is premised on false or fabricated evidence; ``(cc) was filed without regard to the merits of the claim; or ``(dd) is clearly foreclosed by applicable law. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Integrity Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO FRIVOLOUS ASYLUM APPLICATIONS. Section 208(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``the Secretary of Homeland Security or'' before ``the Attorney General''; and (2) by amending paragraph (6)-- (A) by striking ``If the Attorney General determines that an alien has knowingly'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines that an alien has''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Determination.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of this paragraph, a frivolous application is an application for asylum that the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines-- ``(I) has been made knowingly by the applicant; and ``(II)(aa) includes a fabricated material element; ``(bb) is premised on false or fabricated evidence; ``(cc) was filed without regard to the merits of the claim; or ``(dd) is clearly foreclosed by applicable law. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Integrity Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO FRIVOLOUS ASYLUM APPLICATIONS. Section 208(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``the Secretary of Homeland Security or'' before ``the Attorney General''; and (2) by amending paragraph (6)-- (A) by striking ``If the Attorney General determines that an alien has knowingly'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines that an alien has''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Determination.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of this paragraph, a frivolous application is an application for asylum that the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines-- ``(I) has been made knowingly by the applicant; and ``(II)(aa) includes a fabricated material element; ``(bb) is premised on false or fabricated evidence; ``(cc) was filed without regard to the merits of the claim; or ``(dd) is clearly foreclosed by applicable law. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Integrity Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO FRIVOLOUS ASYLUM APPLICATIONS. Section 208(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``the Secretary of Homeland Security or'' before ``the Attorney General''; and (2) by amending paragraph (6)-- (A) by striking ``If the Attorney General determines that an alien has knowingly'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines that an alien has''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Determination.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of this paragraph, a frivolous application is an application for asylum that the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General determines-- ``(I) has been made knowingly by the applicant; and ``(II)(aa) includes a fabricated material element; ``(bb) is premised on false or fabricated evidence; ``(cc) was filed without regard to the merits of the claim; or ``(dd) is clearly foreclosed by applicable law. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''. <all>

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term ``frivolous application'' with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(ii) Effect of finding.--For purposes of this section, a finding that an alien has filed a frivolous asylum application shall not preclude the alien from seeking withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) of protection pursuant to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(iii) Findings by asylum officers.--In adjudicating an affirmative asylum application, if an asylum officer determines that the application is described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i), the asylum officer may-- ``(I) make a finding that the application is a frivolous application; and ``(II)(aa) in the case of an applicant who is not in lawful status, refer the application to an immigration judge; or ``(bb) in the case of an applicant who is in lawful status, deny the application.''.

Asylum Integrity Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the meaning of the term "frivolous application" with respect to asylum claims, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends such Act to provide that a frivolous application is an application for asylum that: (1) has been made knowingly by the applicant; and (2) includes a

H.R.7634

Health

Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022 This bill prohibits all federal health care programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and federally-funded state health care programs (e.g., Medicaid) from using prices that are based on quality-adjusted life years (i.e., measures that discount the value of a life based on disability) to determine relevant thresholds for coverage, reimbursements, or incentive programs.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING THE USE OF QUALITY-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS AND SIMILAR MEASURES IN COVERAGE AND PAYMENT DETERMINATIONS UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' and inserting the following: ``under any Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B, except that such term shall include the health program established under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. <all>

Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs.

Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022

Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy

R

WA

This bill prohibits all federal health care programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and federally-funded state health care programs (e.g., Medicaid) from using prices that are based on quality-adjusted life years (i.e., measures that discount the value of a life based on disability) to determine relevant thresholds for coverage, reimbursements, or incentive programs.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING THE USE OF QUALITY-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS AND SIMILAR MEASURES IN COVERAGE AND PAYMENT DETERMINATIONS UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' and inserting the following: ``under any Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B, except that such term shall include the health program established under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. <all>

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING THE USE OF QUALITY-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS AND SIMILAR MEASURES IN COVERAGE AND PAYMENT DETERMINATIONS UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' and inserting the following: ``under any Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B, except that such term shall include the health program established under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. <all>

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING THE USE OF QUALITY-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS AND SIMILAR MEASURES IN COVERAGE AND PAYMENT DETERMINATIONS UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' and inserting the following: ``under any Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B, except that such term shall include the health program established under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. <all>

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING THE USE OF QUALITY-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS AND SIMILAR MEASURES IN COVERAGE AND PAYMENT DETERMINATIONS UNDER FEDERAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' and inserting the following: ``under any Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B, except that such term shall include the health program established under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code).''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. <all>

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. ( 2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. ( 2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. ( 2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. ( 2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Medicaid.--Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. (

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. a) In General.--Section 1182(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320e-1(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary shall not'' and inserting ``A Federal agency or State may not''; (2) by inserting ``, including by using a price developed by any entity or government that is based on such an adjusted life year (or such a similar measure) or using averages or other pricing metrics that directly or indirectly take into account such prices,'' after ``(or such a similar measure)''; and (3) by striking ``under title XVIII.'' 1396a(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (86), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (87)(D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (87) the following new paragraph: ``(88) provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''. ( 2) CHIP.--Section 2102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Prohibition on the Use of Quality-Adjusted Life Years and Similar Measures.--A State child health plan shall provide for compliance with the requirements of section 1182(e) (relating to prohibiting the use of certain measures in coverage determinations, reimbursement, and incentive programs).''.

Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2022 - Amends title XI (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under federal health care programs. Amends titles XIX and XIXE (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (CHIP) to require a state child health

H.R.1716

Health

COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act This bill requires the National Institute of Mental Health to support mental health research activities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The institute must coordinate these activities with other components of the National Institutes of Health.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH ON THE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--Research under subsection (a) may include-- (1) research on the mental health impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on health care providers, including-- (A) traumatic stress; (B) psychological distress; and (C) psychiatric disorders; and (2) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 stressors on mental health over time; (3) research to strengthen the mental health response to SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, including adapting to and maintaining or providing additional services for new or increasing mental health needs; (4) research on the reach, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of digital mental health interventions; (5) research on the effectiveness of strategies for implementation and delivery of evidence-based mental health interventions and services for underserved populations; (6) research on suicide prevention; and (7) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on the mental health of children and adolescents. (c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended. <all>

COVID–19 Mental Health Research Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Mental Health Research Act

Rep. Tonko, Paul

D

NY

This bill requires the National Institute of Mental Health to support mental health research activities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The institute must coordinate these activities with other components of the National Institutes of Health.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH ON THE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--Research under subsection (a) may include-- (1) research on the mental health impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on health care providers, including-- (A) traumatic stress; (B) psychological distress; and (C) psychiatric disorders; and (2) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 stressors on mental health over time; (3) research to strengthen the mental health response to SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, including adapting to and maintaining or providing additional services for new or increasing mental health needs; (4) research on the reach, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of digital mental health interventions; (5) research on the effectiveness of strategies for implementation and delivery of evidence-based mental health interventions and services for underserved populations; (6) research on suicide prevention; and (7) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on the mental health of children and adolescents. (c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH ON THE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--Research under subsection (a) may include-- (1) research on the mental health impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on health care providers, including-- (A) traumatic stress; (B) psychological distress; and (C) psychiatric disorders; and (2) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 stressors on mental health over time; (3) research to strengthen the mental health response to SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, including adapting to and maintaining or providing additional services for new or increasing mental health needs; (4) research on the reach, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of digital mental health interventions; (5) research on the effectiveness of strategies for implementation and delivery of evidence-based mental health interventions and services for underserved populations; (6) research on suicide prevention; and (7) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on the mental health of children and adolescents. (c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH ON THE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--Research under subsection (a) may include-- (1) research on the mental health impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on health care providers, including-- (A) traumatic stress; (B) psychological distress; and (C) psychiatric disorders; and (2) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 stressors on mental health over time; (3) research to strengthen the mental health response to SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, including adapting to and maintaining or providing additional services for new or increasing mental health needs; (4) research on the reach, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of digital mental health interventions; (5) research on the effectiveness of strategies for implementation and delivery of evidence-based mental health interventions and services for underserved populations; (6) research on suicide prevention; and (7) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on the mental health of children and adolescents. (c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH ON THE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF COVID-19. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (b) Use of Funds.--Research under subsection (a) may include-- (1) research on the mental health impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on health care providers, including-- (A) traumatic stress; (B) psychological distress; and (C) psychiatric disorders; and (2) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 stressors on mental health over time; (3) research to strengthen the mental health response to SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, including adapting to and maintaining or providing additional services for new or increasing mental health needs; (4) research on the reach, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of digital mental health interventions; (5) research on the effectiveness of strategies for implementation and delivery of evidence-based mental health interventions and services for underserved populations; (6) research on suicide prevention; and (7) research on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 on the mental health of children and adolescents. (c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. (

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. c) Research Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with similar activities conducted by national research institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health to the extent that such institutes and centers have responsibilities that are related to the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.

COVID-19 Mental Health Research Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-20, and for other purposes. (Currently, the NIH is conducting research on SARS and the

H.R.7113

Government Operations and Politics

Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022 or the TSP Act of 2022 This bill limits the investments of funds under the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Specifically, it prohibits TSP funds, including funds that are accessible through the TSP mutual fund window, from investing in any entity that is based in Russia. The bill also prohibits funds that are accessible through the TSP mutual fund window from investing in any subsidiary of such an entity.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

TSP Act of 2022

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

TSP Act of 2022 Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022

Rep. Budd, Ted

R

NC

This bill limits the investments of funds under the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Specifically, it prohibits TSP funds, including funds that are accessible through the TSP mutual fund window, from investing in any entity that is based in Russia. The bill also prohibits funds that are accessible through the TSP mutual fund window from investing in any subsidiary of such an entity.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022'' or the ``TSP Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ANY TSP FUND INVESTING IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (b) Divestiture of Assets.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board established under section 8472(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall-- (1) review whether any sums in the Thrift Savings Fund are invested in violation of subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section; (2) if any sums are invested in the manner described in paragraph (1), divest those sums in a manner that is consistent with the legal and fiduciary duties provided under chapter 84 of that title, or any other applicable provision of law; and (3) reinvest any sums divested under paragraph (2) in investments that do not violate subsection (i) of section 8438 of that title, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8438 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no fund established or overseen by the Board may include an investment in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation.''. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT OF TSP FUNDS IN ENTITIES BASED IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THROUGH THE TSP MUTUAL FUND WINDOW. Section 8438(b)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) A mutual fund accessible through a mutual fund window authorized under this paragraph may not include an investment in any security of-- ``(i) an entity based in the Russian Federation; or ``(ii) any subsidiary that is owned or operated by an entity described in clause (i).''.

Terminating Securities from Putin Act of 2022 or the TSP Act of 2021 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit sums in the Thrift Savings Fund (TSP) from being invested in any security of an entity based in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. The bill directs the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRSIB) to: (1) review

S.J.Res.42

Economics and Public Finance

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in population and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and revenues derived from borrowing are excluded. Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit for up to one year by declaring an emergency with a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. The requirements take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures are permitted to exceed the limit by specified amounts during each of the first nine years that the requirements are in effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 42 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2022 Mr. Braun introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. ``Section 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 4. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior year's expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second year, seven-eighths in the third year, six-sevenths in the fourth year, five-sixths in the fifth year, four-fifths in the sixth year, three-fourths in the seventh year, two- thirds in the eighth year, and one-half in the ninth year.''. <all>

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Sen. Braun, Mike

R

IN

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in population and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and revenues derived from borrowing are excluded. Congress may authorize specific expenditures in excess of the limit for up to one year by declaring an emergency with a roll call vote of two-thirds of each chamber. The requirements take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures are permitted to exceed the limit by specified amounts during each of the first nine years that the requirements are in effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 42 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2022 Mr. Braun introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. ``Section 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 4. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior year's expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second year, seven-eighths in the third year, six-sevenths in the fourth year, five-sixths in the fifth year, four-fifths in the sixth year, three-fourths in the seventh year, two- thirds in the eighth year, and one-half in the ninth year.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 42 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2022 Mr. Braun introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. ``Section 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 4. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior year's expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second year, seven-eighths in the third year, six-sevenths in the fourth year, five-sixths in the fifth year, four-fifths in the sixth year, three-fourths in the seventh year, two- thirds in the eighth year, and one-half in the ninth year.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 42 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2022 Mr. Braun introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. ``Section 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 4. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior year's expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second year, seven-eighths in the third year, six-sevenths in the fourth year, five-sixths in the fifth year, four-fifths in the sixth year, three-fourths in the seventh year, two- thirds in the eighth year, and one-half in the ninth year.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 42 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2022 Mr. Braun introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual revenue collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. ``Section 2. Congress may by a roll call vote of two-thirds of each House declare an emergency and provide by law for specific expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. ``Section 3. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 4. This article shall take effect in the first year beginning at least 90 days following ratification, except that expenditures may exceed the limit in section 1 by the following portion of the prior year's expenditures exceeding that limit (excepting emergency expenditures provided for by section 2): nine-tenths in the first year, eight-ninths in the second year, seven-eighths in the third year, six-sevenths in the fourth year, five-sixths in the fifth year, four-fifths in the sixth year, three-fourths in the seventh year, two- thirds in the eighth year, and one-half in the ninth year.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. Total expenditures shall include all expenditures of the United States except those for payment of debt, and revenue shall include all revenue of the United States except that derived from borrowing. The declaration shall specify reasons for the emergency designation and may authorize expenditures in excess of the limit in section 1 for up to one year. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Amends the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution when ratified by three-fourths of the legislatures of the several States. _______________________________________________________________________ Proposes a balanced Budget Amendment to the United States (Sec. 42) This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require total expenditures for a

H.R.761

Social Welfare

Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act or the MAPSA Act This bill excludes a spouse's income and resources when determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disregards marital status when calculating the SSI benefit amount, for an adult who has a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability. SSI is a federal income supplement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs.

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS. (a) Eligibility for Benefits.--Section 1611(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, each individual who has attained 18 years of age, who is diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability, whose income, other than income excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), is at not more than the rate in effect for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection, and whose resources, other than resources excluded pursuant to section 1613(a), are not more than the applicable amount in effect for purposes of paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, shall be an eligible individual for purposes of this title.''. (b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''. <all>

MAPSA Act

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage.

MAPSA Act Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act

Rep. Katko, John

R

NY

This bill excludes a spouse's income and resources when determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disregards marital status when calculating the SSI benefit amount, for an adult who has a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability. SSI is a federal income supplement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs.

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS. (a) Eligibility for Benefits.--Section 1611(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, each individual who has attained 18 years of age, who is diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability, whose income, other than income excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), is at not more than the rate in effect for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection, and whose resources, other than resources excluded pursuant to section 1613(a), are not more than the applicable amount in effect for purposes of paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, shall be an eligible individual for purposes of this title.''. (b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''. <all>

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS. (a) Eligibility for Benefits.--Section 1611(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, each individual who has attained 18 years of age, who is diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability, whose income, other than income excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), is at not more than the rate in effect for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection, and whose resources, other than resources excluded pursuant to section 1613(a), are not more than the applicable amount in effect for purposes of paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, shall be an eligible individual for purposes of this title.''. (b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''. <all>

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS. (a) Eligibility for Benefits.--Section 1611(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, each individual who has attained 18 years of age, who is diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability, whose income, other than income excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), is at not more than the rate in effect for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection, and whose resources, other than resources excluded pursuant to section 1613(a), are not more than the applicable amount in effect for purposes of paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, shall be an eligible individual for purposes of this title.''. (b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''. <all>

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS. (a) Eligibility for Benefits.--Section 1611(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, each individual who has attained 18 years of age, who is diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability, whose income, other than income excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), is at not more than the rate in effect for purposes of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection, and whose resources, other than resources excluded pursuant to section 1613(a), are not more than the applicable amount in effect for purposes of paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, shall be an eligible individual for purposes of this title.''. (b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''. <all>

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. ( c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''.

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. ( c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''.

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. ( c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''.

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. ( c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''.

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. b) Amount of Benefit.--Section 1611(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. (

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. This Act may be cited as the ``Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act'' or the ``MAPSA Act''. 1382(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the benefit under this title for an individual described in subsection (a)(4) of this section, whether or not the individual has an eligible spouse, shall be payable at the rate in effect for purposes of such paragraph (1), reduced by the amount of income, not excluded pursuant to section 1612(b), of the individual.''. ( c) Income and Resource Deeming Rules.--Section 1614(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, for purposes of determining eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits for an individual described in section 1611(a)(4) who is married, the income and resources of the individual is deemed to not include any income or resources of the spouse.''.

Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act or the MAPSA Act - Amends title XVI (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage. (Currently, such benefits are reduced by the amount of income, not excluded

H.R.1029

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Free Veterans from Fees Act This bill waives the application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Free Veterans from Fees Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE FOR VETERANS' SPECIAL EVENTS. (a) Waiver.--The application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs shall be waived. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) District of columbia and its environs.--The term ``the District of Columbia and its environs'' has the meaning given that term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code. (2) Gold star families.--The term ``Gold Star Families'' includes any individual described in section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36. (3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. (6) War memorial.--The term ``war memorial'' means any memorial or monument which has been erected or dedicated to commemorate a military unit, military group, war, conflict, victory, or peace. (c) Applicability.--This section shall apply to any special use permit application submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs. Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Free Veterans from Fees Act

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

Free Veterans from Fees Act Free Veterans from Fees Act Free Veterans from Fees Act Free Veterans from Fees Act

Rep. Steube, W. Gregory

R

FL

This bill waives the application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Free Veterans from Fees Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE FOR VETERANS' SPECIAL EVENTS. (a) Waiver.--The application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs shall be waived. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) District of columbia and its environs.--The term ``the District of Columbia and its environs'' has the meaning given that term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code. (2) Gold star families.--The term ``Gold Star Families'' includes any individual described in section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36. (3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. (6) War memorial.--The term ``war memorial'' means any memorial or monument which has been erected or dedicated to commemorate a military unit, military group, war, conflict, victory, or peace. (c) Applicability.--This section shall apply to any special use permit application submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs. Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Free Veterans from Fees Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE FOR VETERANS' SPECIAL EVENTS. (a) Waiver.--The application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs shall be waived. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) District of columbia and its environs.--The term ``the District of Columbia and its environs'' has the meaning given that term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code. (2) Gold star families.--The term ``Gold Star Families'' includes any individual described in section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36. (3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. (6) War memorial.--The term ``war memorial'' means any memorial or monument which has been erected or dedicated to commemorate a military unit, military group, war, conflict, victory, or peace. (c) Applicability.--This section shall apply to any special use permit application submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs. Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Free Veterans from Fees Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE FOR VETERANS' SPECIAL EVENTS. (a) Waiver.--The application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs shall be waived. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) District of columbia and its environs.--The term ``the District of Columbia and its environs'' has the meaning given that term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code. (2) Gold star families.--The term ``Gold Star Families'' includes any individual described in section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36. (3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. (6) War memorial.--The term ``war memorial'' means any memorial or monument which has been erected or dedicated to commemorate a military unit, military group, war, conflict, victory, or peace. (c) Applicability.--This section shall apply to any special use permit application submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs. Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Free Veterans from Fees Act''. SEC. 2. WAIVER OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE FOR VETERANS' SPECIAL EVENTS. (a) Waiver.--The application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs shall be waived. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) District of columbia and its environs.--The term ``the District of Columbia and its environs'' has the meaning given that term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code. (2) Gold star families.--The term ``Gold Star Families'' includes any individual described in section 3.2 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36. (3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. (6) War memorial.--The term ``war memorial'' means any memorial or monument which has been erected or dedicated to commemorate a military unit, military group, war, conflict, victory, or peace. (c) Applicability.--This section shall apply to any special use permit application submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs. Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. ( d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. ( Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. ( Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. ( d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. ( Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. ( d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. ( Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. ( d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 3) Special event.--The term ``special events'' has the meaning given that term in section 7.96 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. ( Passed the House of Representatives October 19, 2021.

To Waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 4) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (5) Veterans' special event.--The term ``veterans' special event'' means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or Gold Star Families. ( d) Applicability of Existing Laws.--Permit applicants remain subject to all other laws, regulations, and policies regarding the application, issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.

Free Veterans from Fees Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to waive the application fee for any special use permit for veterans' special events at war memorials on land administered by the National Park Service (NPS) in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to Congress on

S.1413

Transportation and Public Works

Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seating systems safety standards to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. DOT must also establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than two motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT BACK SAFETY STANDARDS. (a) Findings; Purposes.-- (1) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (A) crashes involving seat structural failures in passenger motor vehicles pose a significant public health and safety threat, particularly to children occupying rear seats; (B) thousands of preventable fatalities and life- threatening injuries have occurred as a result of motor vehicle seat failures; (C) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has neglected to improve the motor vehicle seat integrity standard for more than 50 years, to the detriment of passenger motor vehicle safety; and (D) this Act is introduced in honor and memory of the victims of motor vehicle seat failures in crashes, including those whose precious lives were cut far too short as a result of seat failures and those whose catastrophic injuries dramatically changed their lives, including Taylor Grace Warner, Jayden-Faith Fraser, Emily Reavis, Owen Reavis, Teddy Schwab, Jaklin Romine, Russell Selkirk, Travis Oldhouser, Thomas Comella, Geneva Massie, Crystal Collins, Mary Portis, Dzemila Heco, Aaliyah George, Heikki Helava, and Clyde M. Sneed. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. (b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (c) Compliance Date.--In issuing the final rule pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than 2 motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs. <all>

Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards.

Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act

Sen. Markey, Edward J.

D

MA

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seating systems safety standards to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. DOT must also establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than two motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT BACK SAFETY STANDARDS. (a) Findings; Purposes.-- (1) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (A) crashes involving seat structural failures in passenger motor vehicles pose a significant public health and safety threat, particularly to children occupying rear seats; (B) thousands of preventable fatalities and life- threatening injuries have occurred as a result of motor vehicle seat failures; (C) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has neglected to improve the motor vehicle seat integrity standard for more than 50 years, to the detriment of passenger motor vehicle safety; and (D) this Act is introduced in honor and memory of the victims of motor vehicle seat failures in crashes, including those whose precious lives were cut far too short as a result of seat failures and those whose catastrophic injuries dramatically changed their lives, including Taylor Grace Warner, Jayden-Faith Fraser, Emily Reavis, Owen Reavis, Teddy Schwab, Jaklin Romine, Russell Selkirk, Travis Oldhouser, Thomas Comella, Geneva Massie, Crystal Collins, Mary Portis, Dzemila Heco, Aaliyah George, Heikki Helava, and Clyde M. Sneed. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. (b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (c) Compliance Date.--In issuing the final rule pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than 2 motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs. <all>

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT BACK SAFETY STANDARDS. (a) Findings; Purposes.-- (1) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (A) crashes involving seat structural failures in passenger motor vehicles pose a significant public health and safety threat, particularly to children occupying rear seats; (B) thousands of preventable fatalities and life- threatening injuries have occurred as a result of motor vehicle seat failures; (C) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has neglected to improve the motor vehicle seat integrity standard for more than 50 years, to the detriment of passenger motor vehicle safety; and (D) this Act is introduced in honor and memory of the victims of motor vehicle seat failures in crashes, including those whose precious lives were cut far too short as a result of seat failures and those whose catastrophic injuries dramatically changed their lives, including Taylor Grace Warner, Jayden-Faith Fraser, Emily Reavis, Owen Reavis, Teddy Schwab, Jaklin Romine, Russell Selkirk, Travis Oldhouser, Thomas Comella, Geneva Massie, Crystal Collins, Mary Portis, Dzemila Heco, Aaliyah George, Heikki Helava, and Clyde M. Sneed. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. (b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (c) Compliance Date.--In issuing the final rule pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than 2 motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs. <all>

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT BACK SAFETY STANDARDS. (a) Findings; Purposes.-- (1) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (A) crashes involving seat structural failures in passenger motor vehicles pose a significant public health and safety threat, particularly to children occupying rear seats; (B) thousands of preventable fatalities and life- threatening injuries have occurred as a result of motor vehicle seat failures; (C) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has neglected to improve the motor vehicle seat integrity standard for more than 50 years, to the detriment of passenger motor vehicle safety; and (D) this Act is introduced in honor and memory of the victims of motor vehicle seat failures in crashes, including those whose precious lives were cut far too short as a result of seat failures and those whose catastrophic injuries dramatically changed their lives, including Taylor Grace Warner, Jayden-Faith Fraser, Emily Reavis, Owen Reavis, Teddy Schwab, Jaklin Romine, Russell Selkirk, Travis Oldhouser, Thomas Comella, Geneva Massie, Crystal Collins, Mary Portis, Dzemila Heco, Aaliyah George, Heikki Helava, and Clyde M. Sneed. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. (b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (c) Compliance Date.--In issuing the final rule pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than 2 motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs. <all>

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT BACK SAFETY STANDARDS. (a) Findings; Purposes.-- (1) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (A) crashes involving seat structural failures in passenger motor vehicles pose a significant public health and safety threat, particularly to children occupying rear seats; (B) thousands of preventable fatalities and life- threatening injuries have occurred as a result of motor vehicle seat failures; (C) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has neglected to improve the motor vehicle seat integrity standard for more than 50 years, to the detriment of passenger motor vehicle safety; and (D) this Act is introduced in honor and memory of the victims of motor vehicle seat failures in crashes, including those whose precious lives were cut far too short as a result of seat failures and those whose catastrophic injuries dramatically changed their lives, including Taylor Grace Warner, Jayden-Faith Fraser, Emily Reavis, Owen Reavis, Teddy Schwab, Jaklin Romine, Russell Selkirk, Travis Oldhouser, Thomas Comella, Geneva Massie, Crystal Collins, Mary Portis, Dzemila Heco, Aaliyah George, Heikki Helava, and Clyde M. Sneed. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. (b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (c) Compliance Date.--In issuing the final rule pursuant to subsection (b), the Secretary of Transportation shall establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than 2 motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs. <all>

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. ( b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. ( b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. ( b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. ( b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. This Act may be cited as the ``Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act''. (2) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are-- (A) to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures; and (B) to improve passenger motor vehicle safety. ( b) Final Rule.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule updating section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. (

Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards. Requires the Secretary to establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than two motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the rule occurs. (Sec. 2) Directs DOT to

H.R.8464

Government Operations and Politics

This bill requires specified agencies in the executive branch of the federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions. Specifically, such agencies (which include the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency) must Such agencies must jointly submit a consolidated report to Congress on the results.

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and 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 DUPLICATIVE FUNCTIONS. (a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the heads of the covered agencies shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a consolidated report on the results of the studies conducted under subsection (a). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered agency.--The term ``covered agency'' means-- (A) the Department of Agriculture; (B) the Department of Commerce; (C) the Department of Energy; (D) the Department of Health and Human Services; (E) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (F) the Department of the Interior; (G) the Department of Labor; (H) the Department of Transportation; and (I) the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) with respect to the House of Representatives-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Education and Labor; (iv) the Committee on Energy and Commerce; (v) the Committee on Financial Services; (vi) the Committee on Natural Resources; (vii) the Committee on Oversight and Reform; (viii) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and (ix) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and (B) with respect to the Senate-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (iv) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (v) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; (vi) the Committee on Environment and Public Works; (vii) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and (viii) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. <all>

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes.

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes.

Rep. Cawthorn, Madison

R

NC

This bill requires specified agencies in the executive branch of the federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions. Specifically, such agencies (which include the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency) must Such agencies must jointly submit a consolidated report to Congress on the results.

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and 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 DUPLICATIVE FUNCTIONS. (a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the heads of the covered agencies shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a consolidated report on the results of the studies conducted under subsection (a). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered agency.--The term ``covered agency'' means-- (A) the Department of Agriculture; (B) the Department of Commerce; (C) the Department of Energy; (D) the Department of Health and Human Services; (E) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (F) the Department of the Interior; (G) the Department of Labor; (H) the Department of Transportation; and (I) the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) with respect to the House of Representatives-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Education and Labor; (iv) the Committee on Energy and Commerce; (v) the Committee on Financial Services; (vi) the Committee on Natural Resources; (vii) the Committee on Oversight and Reform; (viii) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and (ix) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and (B) with respect to the Senate-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (iv) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (v) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; (vi) the Committee on Environment and Public Works; (vii) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and (viii) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. <all>

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and 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 DUPLICATIVE FUNCTIONS. (a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the heads of the covered agencies shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a consolidated report on the results of the studies conducted under subsection (a). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered agency.--The term ``covered agency'' means-- (A) the Department of Agriculture; (B) the Department of Commerce; (C) the Department of Energy; (D) the Department of Health and Human Services; (E) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (F) the Department of the Interior; (G) the Department of Labor; (H) the Department of Transportation; and (I) the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) with respect to the House of Representatives-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Education and Labor; (iv) the Committee on Energy and Commerce; (v) the Committee on Financial Services; (vi) the Committee on Natural Resources; (vii) the Committee on Oversight and Reform; (viii) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and (ix) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and (B) with respect to the Senate-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (iv) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (v) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; (vi) the Committee on Environment and Public Works; (vii) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and (viii) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. <all>

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and 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 DUPLICATIVE FUNCTIONS. (a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the heads of the covered agencies shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a consolidated report on the results of the studies conducted under subsection (a). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered agency.--The term ``covered agency'' means-- (A) the Department of Agriculture; (B) the Department of Commerce; (C) the Department of Energy; (D) the Department of Health and Human Services; (E) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (F) the Department of the Interior; (G) the Department of Labor; (H) the Department of Transportation; and (I) the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) with respect to the House of Representatives-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Education and Labor; (iv) the Committee on Energy and Commerce; (v) the Committee on Financial Services; (vi) the Committee on Natural Resources; (vii) the Committee on Oversight and Reform; (viii) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and (ix) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and (B) with respect to the Senate-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (iv) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (v) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; (vi) the Committee on Environment and Public Works; (vii) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and (viii) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. <all>

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and 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 DUPLICATIVE FUNCTIONS. (a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the heads of the covered agencies shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a consolidated report on the results of the studies conducted under subsection (a). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered agency.--The term ``covered agency'' means-- (A) the Department of Agriculture; (B) the Department of Commerce; (C) the Department of Energy; (D) the Department of Health and Human Services; (E) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (F) the Department of the Interior; (G) the Department of Labor; (H) the Department of Transportation; and (I) the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) with respect to the House of Representatives-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Education and Labor; (iv) the Committee on Energy and Commerce; (v) the Committee on Financial Services; (vi) the Committee on Natural Resources; (vii) the Committee on Oversight and Reform; (viii) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and (ix) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and (B) with respect to the Senate-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (ii) the Committee on Appropriations; (iii) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (iv) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (v) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; (vi) the Committee on Environment and Public Works; (vii) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and (viii) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. <all>

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes. a) Study.--The head of each covered agency shall conduct a study to-- (1) identify functions of such covered agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such duplicative functions. (

Directs the head of each covered agency to: (1) identify functions of such agency that duplicate the functions of any other covered agency; (2) calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and (3) analyze solutions for eliminating such functions, including identifying which covered agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such functions. Requires the heads of the covered agencies to jointly

H.R.88

Crime and Law Enforcement

Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2021 This bill directs certain amounts from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Assets Forfeiture Fund to the deployment of additional border security measures. Specifically, DOJ must report annually on the amount of total deposits into the fund that are derived from Mexican cartels. The bill makes available 50% of that amount for the construction of additional physical barriers and roads near the border to deter illegal crossings into the United States. Additionally, the bill prohibits the release of seized currency or contraband that likely belongs to or supports a foreign illegal trafficking organization while a civil forfeiture action is pending.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESERVATION OF PORTION OF FORFEITS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE FUND FOR BUILDING A PHYSICAL BARRIER OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT ILLEGAL ENTRY OVER OUR SOUTHERN BORDER. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels. The Attorney General shall report from time to time to Congress any suggestions found through the study. The first such report shall be transmitted not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON RELEASE OF PROPERTY. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''. <all>

Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2021

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security.

Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2021

Rep. Duncan, Jeff

R

SC

This bill directs certain amounts from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Assets Forfeiture Fund to the deployment of additional border security measures. Specifically, DOJ must report annually on the amount of total deposits into the fund that are derived from Mexican cartels. The bill makes available 50% of that amount for the construction of additional physical barriers and roads near the border to deter illegal crossings into the United States. Additionally, the bill prohibits the release of seized currency or contraband that likely belongs to or supports a foreign illegal trafficking organization while a civil forfeiture action is pending.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESERVATION OF PORTION OF FORFEITS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE FUND FOR BUILDING A PHYSICAL BARRIER OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT ILLEGAL ENTRY OVER OUR SOUTHERN BORDER. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels. The Attorney General shall report from time to time to Congress any suggestions found through the study. The first such report shall be transmitted not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON RELEASE OF PROPERTY. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''. <all>

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESERVATION OF PORTION OF FORFEITS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE FUND FOR BUILDING A PHYSICAL BARRIER OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT ILLEGAL ENTRY OVER OUR SOUTHERN BORDER. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels. The Attorney General shall report from time to time to Congress any suggestions found through the study. The first such report shall be transmitted not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON RELEASE OF PROPERTY. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''. <all>

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESERVATION OF PORTION OF FORFEITS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE FUND FOR BUILDING A PHYSICAL BARRIER OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT ILLEGAL ENTRY OVER OUR SOUTHERN BORDER. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels. The Attorney General shall report from time to time to Congress any suggestions found through the study. The first such report shall be transmitted not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON RELEASE OF PROPERTY. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''. <all>

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESERVATION OF PORTION OF FORFEITS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE FUND FOR BUILDING A PHYSICAL BARRIER OR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO PREVENT ILLEGAL ENTRY OVER OUR SOUTHERN BORDER. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels. The Attorney General shall report from time to time to Congress any suggestions found through the study. The first such report shall be transmitted not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON RELEASE OF PROPERTY. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''. <all>

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(B) The Attorney General shall conduct an ongoing study with a view to deriving more funds than have historically been the case for the Fund from Mexican cartels.

To amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. Section 524(c) of title 28, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, except as provided in paragraph (12),'' before ``be available to the Attorney General''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(12)(A) Not later than on December 1 of each year, the Attorney General shall report to Congress the total of any funds in the Fund as of October 1 which are derived from Mexican cartels. ``(C) An amount equal to 50 percent of the total reported under subsection (a) shall be made available without fiscal year limitation to install additional physical barriers and roads (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) in the vicinity of the United States border to deter illegal crossings in areas of high illegal entry into the United States.''. Section 983(f)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (C); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) is currency or contraband likely to belong to or used in support of a foreign, illegal trafficking organization.''.

Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2021 This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security. DOJ must report annually to Congress on the total of funds in the DOJ Civil Asset Forfeiture Fund derived from Mexican cartels. An amount equal to 50% of

S.2492

Agriculture and Food

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act This bill revises the Good Neighbor Authority program to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts under good neighbor agreements with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior. (The Good Neighbor Authority permits USDA and Interior to enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with states, counties, and Indian tribes to perform forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services on federal land managed by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management.) Specifically, the bill (1) requires Indian tribes and counties to retain revenue generated from timber sales under a good neighbor agreement; and (2) allows states, counties, and Indian tribes to use such revenue for authorized restoration projects on nonfederal lands under a good neighbor agreement. (Under current law, only a state is permitted to retain the revenues, and the revenues must be used for restoration projects on federal land.)

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act

A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes.

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act

Sen. Risch, James E.

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This bill revises the Good Neighbor Authority program to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts under good neighbor agreements with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior. (The Good Neighbor Authority permits USDA and Interior to enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with states, counties, and Indian tribes to perform forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services on federal land managed by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management.) Specifically, the bill (1) requires Indian tribes and counties to retain revenue generated from timber sales under a good neighbor agreement; and (2) allows states, counties, and Indian tribes to use such revenue for authorized restoration projects on nonfederal lands under a good neighbor agreement. (Under current law, only a state is permitted to retain the revenues, and the revenues must be used for restoration projects on federal land.)

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act This bill amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior (USDA) under good neighbor agreements. Funds received from the sale of timber by a governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under

H.R.4705

Agriculture and Food

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act This bill revises the Good Neighbor Authority program to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts under good neighbor agreements with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior. (The Good Neighbor Authority permits USDA and Interior to enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with states, counties, and Indian tribes to perform forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services on federal land managed by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management.) Specifically, the bill (1) requires Indian tribes and counties to retain revenue generated from timber sales under a good neighbor agreement; and (2) allows states, counties, and Indian tribes to use such revenue for authorized restoration projects on nonfederal lands under a good neighbor agreement. (Under current law, only a state is permitted to retain the revenues, and the revenues must be used for restoration projects on federal land.)

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes.

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act

Rep. Fulcher, Russ

R

ID

This bill revises the Good Neighbor Authority program to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts under good neighbor agreements with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior. (The Good Neighbor Authority permits USDA and Interior to enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with states, counties, and Indian tribes to perform forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services on federal land managed by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management.) Specifically, the bill (1) requires Indian tribes and counties to retain revenue generated from timber sales under a good neighbor agreement; and (2) allows states, counties, and Indian tribes to use such revenue for authorized restoration projects on nonfederal lands under a good neighbor agreement. (Under current law, only a state is permitted to retain the revenues, and the revenues must be used for restoration projects on federal land.)

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. (a) Good Neighbor Authority.--Section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(6), by striking ``or Indian tribe''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--Funds received from the sale of timber by a Governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the Governor, Indian tribe, or county, as applicable-- ``(I) to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement; and ``(II) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (I), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements.''; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (D) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat. 4490); or (2) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. (

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior under good neighbor agreements, and for other purposes. MODIFICATION OF THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE AND PAYMENTS UNDER GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENTS. ( (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''; and (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, Indian tribe,'' after ``Governor''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement (as defined in section 8206(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)))-- (1) before the date of enactment of this Act, if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334; 132 Stat.

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act This bill amends the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify the treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior (USDA) under good neighbor agreements. Funds received from the sale of timber by a governor, an Indian tribe, or a county under

H.R.7212

Immigration

Safe Sponsor Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the placement of an unaccompanied alien child with a proposed custodian who is not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. The bill also requires a custodian to post a bond as assurance that the child will attend each necessary immigration-related legal proceeding.

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Sponsor Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. (a) In General.--Section 235(c)(3) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Citizenship or lawful permanent residency status.-- ``(i) In general.--An unaccompanied alien child may not be placed with a proposed custodian unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines that such custodian is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(III) A certificate of naturalization. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (b) Requirement of Bond for Placement.--Section 235(c) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Bond required for placement.--In addition to the requirements of this section and before placing an unaccompanied alien child with a proposed custodian, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require a bond of at least $1,500, to be paid by the proposed custodian, in assurance that the unaccompanied alien child will attend, as necessary, each legal proceeding with respect to their immigration status.''. <all>

Safe Sponsor Act of 2022

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes.

Safe Sponsor Act of 2022

Rep. Keller, Fred

R

PA

This bill prohibits the placement of an unaccompanied alien child with a proposed custodian who is not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. The bill also requires a custodian to post a bond as assurance that the child will attend each necessary immigration-related legal proceeding.

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Sponsor Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. (a) In General.--Section 235(c)(3) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Citizenship or lawful permanent residency status.-- ``(i) In general.--An unaccompanied alien child may not be placed with a proposed custodian unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines that such custodian is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(III) A certificate of naturalization. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (b) Requirement of Bond for Placement.--Section 235(c) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Bond required for placement.--In addition to the requirements of this section and before placing an unaccompanied alien child with a proposed custodian, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require a bond of at least $1,500, to be paid by the proposed custodian, in assurance that the unaccompanied alien child will attend, as necessary, each legal proceeding with respect to their immigration status.''. <all>

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Sponsor Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. (a) In General.--Section 235(c)(3) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Citizenship or lawful permanent residency status.-- ``(i) In general.--An unaccompanied alien child may not be placed with a proposed custodian unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines that such custodian is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(III) A certificate of naturalization. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (b) Requirement of Bond for Placement.--Section 235(c) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Bond required for placement.--In addition to the requirements of this section and before placing an unaccompanied alien child with a proposed custodian, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require a bond of at least $1,500, to be paid by the proposed custodian, in assurance that the unaccompanied alien child will attend, as necessary, each legal proceeding with respect to their immigration status.''. <all>

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Sponsor Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. (a) In General.--Section 235(c)(3) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Citizenship or lawful permanent residency status.-- ``(i) In general.--An unaccompanied alien child may not be placed with a proposed custodian unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines that such custodian is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(III) A certificate of naturalization. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (b) Requirement of Bond for Placement.--Section 235(c) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Bond required for placement.--In addition to the requirements of this section and before placing an unaccompanied alien child with a proposed custodian, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require a bond of at least $1,500, to be paid by the proposed custodian, in assurance that the unaccompanied alien child will attend, as necessary, each legal proceeding with respect to their immigration status.''. <all>

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Sponsor Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. (a) In General.--Section 235(c)(3) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Citizenship or lawful permanent residency status.-- ``(i) In general.--An unaccompanied alien child may not be placed with a proposed custodian unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines that such custodian is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(III) A certificate of naturalization. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (b) Requirement of Bond for Placement.--Section 235(c) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) Bond required for placement.--In addition to the requirements of this section and before placing an unaccompanied alien child with a proposed custodian, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall require a bond of at least $1,500, to be paid by the proposed custodian, in assurance that the unaccompanied alien child will attend, as necessary, each legal proceeding with respect to their immigration status.''. <all>

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship.

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship.

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship.

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship.

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Proof of status.--For the purpose of clause (i), a proposed custodian shall demonstrate that they are a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency by producing one of the following documents: ``(I) A valid unexpired United States passport or United States passport card. ``(IV) A certificate of citizenship.

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 with respect to the release of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. ``(II) A birth certificate proving birth in the United States. ``(V) A report designated as a `Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States', issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. ``(VI) An alien registration card or permanent resident card.''. (

Safe Sponsor Act of 2022 - Amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to prohibit an unaccompanied alien child from being placed with a proposed custodian unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) determines that the custodian is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Requires the Secretary to require a bond of at

H.R.8089

Congress

On the Clock Act This bill prohibits Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds while the chamber of Congress in which the Member serves is in session (other than a pro forma session).

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

On the Clock Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes.

On the Clock Act

Rep. Phillips, Dean

D

MN

This bill prohibits Members of Congress from soliciting campaign funds while the chamber of Congress in which the Member serves is in session (other than a pro forma session).

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``On the Clock Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. (a) Prohibition.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(a) Prohibition.--An individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not make a direct and personal solicitation of funds in connection with an election for Federal office or an election for State or local office-- ``(1) in the case of an individual holding the office of Senator, on any day on which the Senate is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the Senate convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the Senate adjourns; or ``(2) in the case of an individual holding the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, on any day on which the House of Representatives is in session, other than during the portion of the day which occurs before the House convenes and the portion of the day which occurs after the House adjourns. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM MAKING DIRECT AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE IN SESSION. ``(b) Exception for Pro Forma Sessions.--Subsection (a) does not apply-- ``(1) in the case of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), to a day on which the Senate convenes solely in a pro forma session; and ``(2) in the case of paragraph (2) of subsection (a), to a day on which the House of Representatives convenes solely in a pro forma session.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 2022.

On the Clock Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when Congress is in session, and for other purposes. (Currently, such prohibition applies only to members of the Senate.) (Sec. 2) Prohibits an individual holding the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident

H.R.3017

Transportation and Public Works

Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021 or the BIAS Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to provide grants to institutions of higher education for research, development, technology transfer, and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops. To be eligible for grants such institutions must (1) have an active research program or demonstrate that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and (2) partner with state and local police departments to conduct the research and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with state and local police departments.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training 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 ``Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021'' or ``BIAS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPLICIT BIAS RESEARCH AND TRAINING GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants to institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to carry out research, development, technology transfer, and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops. (b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``implicit bias training program'' means a program that looks at the attitudes, stereotypes, and lenses human beings develop through various experiences in life that can unconsciously affect how they interact with one another. <all>

BIAS Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes.

BIAS Act of 2021 Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021

Rep. Brown, Anthony G.

D

MD

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to provide grants to institutions of higher education for research, development, technology transfer, and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops. To be eligible for grants such institutions must (1) have an active research program or demonstrate that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and (2) partner with state and local police departments to conduct the research and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with state and local police departments.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training 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 ``Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021'' or ``BIAS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPLICIT BIAS RESEARCH AND TRAINING GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants to institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to carry out research, development, technology transfer, and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops. (b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``implicit bias training program'' means a program that looks at the attitudes, stereotypes, and lenses human beings develop through various experiences in life that can unconsciously affect how they interact with one another. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training 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 ``Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021'' or ``BIAS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPLICIT BIAS RESEARCH AND TRAINING GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants to institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to carry out research, development, technology transfer, and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops. (b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``implicit bias training program'' means a program that looks at the attitudes, stereotypes, and lenses human beings develop through various experiences in life that can unconsciously affect how they interact with one another. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training 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 ``Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021'' or ``BIAS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPLICIT BIAS RESEARCH AND TRAINING GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants to institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to carry out research, development, technology transfer, and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops. (b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``implicit bias training program'' means a program that looks at the attitudes, stereotypes, and lenses human beings develop through various experiences in life that can unconsciously affect how they interact with one another. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training 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 ``Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021'' or ``BIAS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IMPLICIT BIAS RESEARCH AND TRAINING GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants to institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to carry out research, development, technology transfer, and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops. (b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``implicit bias training program'' means a program that looks at the attitudes, stereotypes, and lenses human beings develop through various experiences in life that can unconsciously affect how they interact with one another. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide a grant for research and training in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program, and for other purposes. b) Qualifications.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall-- (1) have an active research program or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the applicant is beginning a research program to study implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops; and (2) partner with State and local police departments to conduct the research described in paragraph (1) and carry out the implementation of implicit bias training with State and local police departments. (c) Report.--No later than 1 year after a grant has been awarded under this section, the institution of higher education awarded the grant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing the research on implicit bias as it relates to racial profiling before and during traffic stops, and recommendations on effective interventions and trainings. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section. (

Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021 or BIAS Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to carry out research, development, technology transfer, and training activities in the operation or establishment of an implicit bias training program as it relates to racial profiling at traffic stops. Requires an IHE to: (

H.R.1981

Education

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on the potential impact of transferring the functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury. In conducting the study, the GAO must consult with stakeholders (e.g., institutions of higher education).

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT BY GAO ON TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impact of transferring the functions, in whole or in part, of the Office of Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, which shall include-- (1) the potential impact of such transfer on the Federal Government, including-- (A) any change in cost of administering the program; and (B) the duplication of duties by Federal agencies; (2) an analysis of how the responsibilities and operations of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education overlaps with relevant responsibilities and operations at the Department of Treasury; (3) an analysis of whether the employees of the Department of Treasury possess the necessary expertise and experience to manage and oversee the functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education; and (4) the potential impact of such transfer on administrative costs and staff necessary for carrying out such functions. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study. <all>

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

Rep. Murphy, Gregory

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NC

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on the potential impact of transferring the functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury. In conducting the study, the GAO must consult with stakeholders (e.g., institutions of higher education).

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT BY GAO ON TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impact of transferring the functions, in whole or in part, of the Office of Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, which shall include-- (1) the potential impact of such transfer on the Federal Government, including-- (A) any change in cost of administering the program; and (B) the duplication of duties by Federal agencies; (2) an analysis of how the responsibilities and operations of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education overlaps with relevant responsibilities and operations at the Department of Treasury; (3) an analysis of whether the employees of the Department of Treasury possess the necessary expertise and experience to manage and oversee the functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education; and (4) the potential impact of such transfer on administrative costs and staff necessary for carrying out such functions. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study. <all>

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT BY GAO ON TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impact of transferring the functions, in whole or in part, of the Office of Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, which shall include-- (1) the potential impact of such transfer on the Federal Government, including-- (A) any change in cost of administering the program; and (B) the duplication of duties by Federal agencies; (2) an analysis of how the responsibilities and operations of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education overlaps with relevant responsibilities and operations at the Department of Treasury; (3) an analysis of whether the employees of the Department of Treasury possess the necessary expertise and experience to manage and oversee the functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education; and (4) the potential impact of such transfer on administrative costs and staff necessary for carrying out such functions. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study. <all>

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT BY GAO ON TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impact of transferring the functions, in whole or in part, of the Office of Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, which shall include-- (1) the potential impact of such transfer on the Federal Government, including-- (A) any change in cost of administering the program; and (B) the duplication of duties by Federal agencies; (2) an analysis of how the responsibilities and operations of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education overlaps with relevant responsibilities and operations at the Department of Treasury; (3) an analysis of whether the employees of the Department of Treasury possess the necessary expertise and experience to manage and oversee the functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education; and (4) the potential impact of such transfer on administrative costs and staff necessary for carrying out such functions. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study. <all>

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT BY GAO ON TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impact of transferring the functions, in whole or in part, of the Office of Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, which shall include-- (1) the potential impact of such transfer on the Federal Government, including-- (A) any change in cost of administering the program; and (B) the duplication of duties by Federal agencies; (2) an analysis of how the responsibilities and operations of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education overlaps with relevant responsibilities and operations at the Department of Treasury; (3) an analysis of whether the employees of the Department of Treasury possess the necessary expertise and experience to manage and oversee the functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education; and (4) the potential impact of such transfer on administrative costs and staff necessary for carrying out such functions. (b) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study. <all>

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and 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) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and 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) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and 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) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and 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) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the transfer of student debt functions from the Department of Education to the Department of the Treasury, including costs of such a transfer and the mitigation of the duplication of duties by Federal agencies, and 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) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall consult with stakeholders, including institutions of higher education, financial aid administrators, and existing entities that contract with the Office of Federal Student Aid of the Department of Education, that may be impacted by the transfer studied under such subsection. (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete the study under subsection (a) and submit a report to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions that includes the results of such study.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the impact of transferring the functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education (ED) to the Treasury, including: (1) the potential impact on the federal government, including any change in cost of administering the program; and (2) the duplication of duties by federal agencies. (3) an analysis of

H.R.3776

Transportation and Public Works

Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021 or the BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021 This bill requires a specified percentage of certain Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds to be expended through veteran-owned small businesses.

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021'' or the ``BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. (a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). (2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (3) Veteran owned small business concern.--The term ``veteran owned small business concern'' has the meaning given the term ``small business concern owned and controlled by veterans'' in section 3(q) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632 (q)). (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. (c) Uniform Criteria.--The Secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a veteran owned small business concern for the purpose of this section. Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (d) Reporting.--The Secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by State government in reporting to the Secretary-- (1) information concerning veteran owned small business concern awards, commitments, and achievement; and (2) such other information as the Secretary determined to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the veterans business enterprise program. <all>

BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes.

BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021 Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021

Rep. Kim, Andy

D

NJ

This bill requires a specified percentage of certain Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds to be expended through veteran-owned small businesses.

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021'' or the ``BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. (a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). (2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (3) Veteran owned small business concern.--The term ``veteran owned small business concern'' has the meaning given the term ``small business concern owned and controlled by veterans'' in section 3(q) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632 (q)). (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. (c) Uniform Criteria.--The Secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a veteran owned small business concern for the purpose of this section. Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (d) Reporting.--The Secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by State government in reporting to the Secretary-- (1) information concerning veteran owned small business concern awards, commitments, and achievement; and (2) such other information as the Secretary determined to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the veterans business enterprise program. <all>

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021'' or the ``BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. (a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). (2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (3) Veteran owned small business concern.--The term ``veteran owned small business concern'' has the meaning given the term ``small business concern owned and controlled by veterans'' in section 3(q) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632 (q)). (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. (c) Uniform Criteria.--The Secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a veteran owned small business concern for the purpose of this section. Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (d) Reporting.--The Secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by State government in reporting to the Secretary-- (1) information concerning veteran owned small business concern awards, commitments, and achievement; and (2) such other information as the Secretary determined to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the veterans business enterprise program. <all>

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021'' or the ``BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. (a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). (2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (3) Veteran owned small business concern.--The term ``veteran owned small business concern'' has the meaning given the term ``small business concern owned and controlled by veterans'' in section 3(q) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632 (q)). (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. (c) Uniform Criteria.--The Secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a veteran owned small business concern for the purpose of this section. Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (d) Reporting.--The Secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by State government in reporting to the Secretary-- (1) information concerning veteran owned small business concern awards, commitments, and achievement; and (2) such other information as the Secretary determined to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the veterans business enterprise program. <all>

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021'' or the ``BUILD Veterans Businesses Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. (a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). (2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (3) Veteran owned small business concern.--The term ``veteran owned small business concern'' has the meaning given the term ``small business concern owned and controlled by veterans'' in section 3(q) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632 (q)). (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. (c) Uniform Criteria.--The Secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by State governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a veteran owned small business concern for the purpose of this section. Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (d) Reporting.--The Secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by State government in reporting to the Secretary-- (1) information concerning veteran owned small business concern awards, commitments, and achievement; and (2) such other information as the Secretary determined to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the veterans business enterprise program. <all>

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). ( (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. ( Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. ( 2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. ( 2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). ( (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. ( Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. ( 2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). ( (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. ( Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. ( 2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). ( (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. ( Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSINESSES. ( 2) Veteran.--The term ``veteran'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (

To provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). ( (b) Amounts for Veteran Owned Small Business Concerns.--Except to the extent that the Secretary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for Federal-aid highway and public transportation funds made available under chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns. ( Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal net worth of the veterans who own and control the small business concern. (

Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act of 2021 or the BUILD Veterans BusinessESSAVE Veterans Enterprises Act of 2019 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to provide that at least three percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small businesses, and for other purposes. Requires

H.R.425

Energy

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy provides grants to local governments, states, and Indian tribes for energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include the deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly expand access to alternative fuels.

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 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. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (b) Use of Funds.--Section 544(9) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17154(9)) is amended to read as follows: ``(9) deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, including-- ``(A) distributed resources; ``(B) district heating and cooling systems; and ``(C) infrastructure for delivering alternative fuels;''. (c) Competitive Grants.--Section 546(c)(2) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17156(c)(2)) is amended by inserting ``, including projects to expand the use of alternative fuels'' before the period at the end. (d) Funding.--Section 548(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (e) Technical Amendments.--Section 543 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17153) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c), by striking ``subsection (a)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(3)''; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``subsection (a)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(4)''. <all>

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

Rep. Stanton, Greg

D

AZ

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy provides grants to local governments, states, and Indian tribes for energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include the deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly expand access to alternative fuels.

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 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. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (b) Use of Funds.--Section 544(9) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17154(9)) is amended to read as follows: ``(9) deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, including-- ``(A) distributed resources; ``(B) district heating and cooling systems; and ``(C) infrastructure for delivering alternative fuels;''. (c) Competitive Grants.--Section 546(c)(2) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17156(c)(2)) is amended by inserting ``, including projects to expand the use of alternative fuels'' before the period at the end. (d) Funding.--Section 548(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (e) Technical Amendments.--Section 543 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17153) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c), by striking ``subsection (a)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(3)''; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``subsection (a)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(4)''. <all>

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 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. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (b) Use of Funds.--Section 544(9) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17154(9)) is amended to read as follows: ``(9) deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, including-- ``(A) distributed resources; ``(B) district heating and cooling systems; and ``(C) infrastructure for delivering alternative fuels;''. (c) Competitive Grants.--Section 546(c)(2) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17156(c)(2)) is amended by inserting ``, including projects to expand the use of alternative fuels'' before the period at the end. (d) Funding.--Section 548(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (e) Technical Amendments.--Section 543 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17153) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c), by striking ``subsection (a)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(3)''; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``subsection (a)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(4)''. <all>

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 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. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (b) Use of Funds.--Section 544(9) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17154(9)) is amended to read as follows: ``(9) deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, including-- ``(A) distributed resources; ``(B) district heating and cooling systems; and ``(C) infrastructure for delivering alternative fuels;''. (c) Competitive Grants.--Section 546(c)(2) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17156(c)(2)) is amended by inserting ``, including projects to expand the use of alternative fuels'' before the period at the end. (d) Funding.--Section 548(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (e) Technical Amendments.--Section 543 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17153) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c), by striking ``subsection (a)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(3)''; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``subsection (a)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(4)''. <all>

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 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. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (b) Use of Funds.--Section 544(9) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17154(9)) is amended to read as follows: ``(9) deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, including-- ``(A) distributed resources; ``(B) district heating and cooling systems; and ``(C) infrastructure for delivering alternative fuels;''. (c) Competitive Grants.--Section 546(c)(2) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17156(c)(2)) is amended by inserting ``, including projects to expand the use of alternative fuels'' before the period at the end. (d) Funding.--Section 548(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (e) Technical Amendments.--Section 543 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17153) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c), by striking ``subsection (a)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(3)''; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``subsection (a)(3)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(4)''. <all>

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. ( 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. ( 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. ( 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. ( 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. (

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. a) Purpose.--Section 542(b)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17152(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) diversifies energy supplies, including by facilitating and promoting the use of alternative fuels;''. ( 17158(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) Grants.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the program $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Administrative costs.--The Secretary may use for administrative expenses of the program not more than 1 percent of the amounts made available under paragraph (1) in each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. (

Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) Amends the Act to authorize appropriations for FY 2022-FY2026 for the program, including competitive grants for energy distribution technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, including distributed resources, district heating

H.R.4233

Armed Forces and National Security

Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish counseling, including counseling through a Vet Center, to veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are pursuing a course of education using specified Department of Defense or VA educational assistance benefits. Specifically, such counseling must be provided to veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are utilizing educational assistance benefits under the

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF VET CENTER SERVICES. (a) Veterans and Members Using Educational Assistance Benefits.-- Section 1712A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``clauses (i) through (vi)'' both places it appears and inserting ``clauses (i) through (vii)''; (2) by striking ``in clause (vii)'' both places it appears and inserting ``in clause (viii)''; (3) in subsection (a)(1)(C)-- (A) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (viii); and (B) by inserting after clause (vi) the following new clause: ``(vii) Any veteran or member of the Armed Forces pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits.''; and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (b) GAO Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report assessing-- (1) the mental health needs of veterans pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits (as defined in section 1712A(h)(6) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)); and (2) the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to address such mental health needs. Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits.

Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act

Rep. Murphy, Gregory

R

NC

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish counseling, including counseling through a Vet Center, to veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are pursuing a course of education using specified Department of Defense or VA educational assistance benefits. Specifically, such counseling must be provided to veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are utilizing educational assistance benefits under the

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF VET CENTER SERVICES. (a) Veterans and Members Using Educational Assistance Benefits.-- Section 1712A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``clauses (i) through (vi)'' both places it appears and inserting ``clauses (i) through (vii)''; (2) by striking ``in clause (vii)'' both places it appears and inserting ``in clause (viii)''; (3) in subsection (a)(1)(C)-- (A) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (viii); and (B) by inserting after clause (vi) the following new clause: ``(vii) Any veteran or member of the Armed Forces pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits.''; and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (b) GAO Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report assessing-- (1) the mental health needs of veterans pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits (as defined in section 1712A(h)(6) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)); and (2) the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to address such mental health needs. Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF VET CENTER SERVICES. (a) Veterans and Members Using Educational Assistance Benefits.-- Section 1712A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``clauses (i) through (vi)'' both places it appears and inserting ``clauses (i) through (vii)''; (2) by striking ``in clause (vii)'' both places it appears and inserting ``in clause (viii)''; (3) in subsection (a)(1)(C)-- (A) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (viii); and (B) by inserting after clause (vi) the following new clause: ``(vii) Any veteran or member of the Armed Forces pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits.''; and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (b) GAO Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report assessing-- (1) the mental health needs of veterans pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits (as defined in section 1712A(h)(6) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)); and (2) the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to address such mental health needs. Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF VET CENTER SERVICES. (a) Veterans and Members Using Educational Assistance Benefits.-- Section 1712A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``clauses (i) through (vi)'' both places it appears and inserting ``clauses (i) through (vii)''; (2) by striking ``in clause (vii)'' both places it appears and inserting ``in clause (viii)''; (3) in subsection (a)(1)(C)-- (A) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (viii); and (B) by inserting after clause (vi) the following new clause: ``(vii) Any veteran or member of the Armed Forces pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits.''; and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (b) GAO Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report assessing-- (1) the mental health needs of veterans pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits (as defined in section 1712A(h)(6) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)); and (2) the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to address such mental health needs. Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF VET CENTER SERVICES. (a) Veterans and Members Using Educational Assistance Benefits.-- Section 1712A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``clauses (i) through (vi)'' both places it appears and inserting ``clauses (i) through (vii)''; (2) by striking ``in clause (vii)'' both places it appears and inserting ``in clause (viii)''; (3) in subsection (a)(1)(C)-- (A) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (viii); and (B) by inserting after clause (vi) the following new clause: ``(vii) Any veteran or member of the Armed Forces pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits.''; and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (b) GAO Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report assessing-- (1) the mental health needs of veterans pursuing a course of education using covered educational assistance benefits (as defined in section 1712A(h)(6) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)); and (2) the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to address such mental health needs. Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. ( Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. ( Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. ( Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. ( Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. and (4) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) The term `covered educational assistance benefits' means educational assistance benefits provided pursuant to-- ``(A) chapters 30, 31, 32, or 33 of this title; ``(B) chapters 1606 or 1607 of title 10; ``(C) section 116 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-48; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note); or ``(D) section 8006 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 38 U.S.C. 3001 note prec.).''. ( Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021.

Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits. The VA must report to Congress on the mental health needs of veterans pursuing a course of education using such benefits and the efforts of the VA to address such

S.1492

Commerce

Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program to make forgivable loans to certain remote recreational businesses that are impacted by border closures due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible remote recreational businesses must (1) have experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50% between March 1, 2020, and July 1, 2020, as compared with the same period in the previous year; and (2) show that the closure of the U.S.-Canada border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of such businesses. The maximum loan amount shall be equal to 75% of the business's FY2019 revenue, and the SBA shall forgive 100% of the value of such loan, less the amount the borrower received from (1) any other loan forgiveness program, or (2) any emergency advance under the economic impact disaster loan program.

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR REMOTE RECREATIONAL BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to remote recreational businesses that experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50 percent during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on July 1, 2020 as compared with the same period during 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the remote recreational business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes.

Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act

Sen. Smith, Tina

D

MN

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program to make forgivable loans to certain remote recreational businesses that are impacted by border closures due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible remote recreational businesses must (1) have experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50% between March 1, 2020, and July 1, 2020, as compared with the same period in the previous year; and (2) show that the closure of the U.S.-Canada border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of such businesses. The maximum loan amount shall be equal to 75% of the business's FY2019 revenue, and the SBA shall forgive 100% of the value of such loan, less the amount the borrower received from (1) any other loan forgiveness program, or (2) any emergency advance under the economic impact disaster loan program.

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR REMOTE RECREATIONAL BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to remote recreational businesses that experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50 percent during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on July 1, 2020 as compared with the same period during 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the remote recreational business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR REMOTE RECREATIONAL BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to remote recreational businesses that experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50 percent during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on July 1, 2020 as compared with the same period during 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the remote recreational business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR REMOTE RECREATIONAL BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to remote recreational businesses that experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50 percent during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on July 1, 2020 as compared with the same period during 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the remote recreational business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. SEC. 3. FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR REMOTE RECREATIONAL BUSINESSES. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to remote recreational businesses that experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50 percent during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on July 1, 2020 as compared with the same period during 2019. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (c) Loan Amount.--The maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the remote recreational business for fiscal year 2019. (d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009). <all>

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. 2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. ( d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009).

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. 2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. ( d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009).

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. 2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. ( d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009).

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. 2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. ( d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009).

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. (

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes. 2) Remote recreational business.--The term ``remote recreational business'' means a business in the contiguous United States that is-- (A) a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry; (B) located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and (C) only accessible by land via Canada. (b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall-- (1) have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and (2) show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business. ( d) Forgiveness.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from-- (1) any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); or (2) an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009).

Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act - Directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program to make forgivable loans available to remote recreational businesses that experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50% during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on July 1, 2019, as compared with the same period during 2019. (

H.R.4070

Crime and Law Enforcement

Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Justice, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study and report on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States.

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs 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 ``Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE AND INSTANCES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS. (a) Study Required.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, shall conduct a study on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States. In conducting the study, the Attorney General shall collaborate with non- governmental entities with demonstrated expertise in studying human trafficking. (b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure. Such an establishment may include one that features entertainment of an erotic nature, including exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers. (2) The term ``human trafficking'' has the meaning given the term ``severe form of trafficking in persons'' in section 103 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102). <all>

Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes.

Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021

Rep. Waltz, Michael

R

FL

This bill directs the Department of Justice, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study and report on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States.

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs 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 ``Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE AND INSTANCES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS. (a) Study Required.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, shall conduct a study on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States. In conducting the study, the Attorney General shall collaborate with non- governmental entities with demonstrated expertise in studying human trafficking. (b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure. Such an establishment may include one that features entertainment of an erotic nature, including exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers. (2) The term ``human trafficking'' has the meaning given the term ``severe form of trafficking in persons'' in section 103 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs 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 ``Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE AND INSTANCES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS. (a) Study Required.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, shall conduct a study on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States. In conducting the study, the Attorney General shall collaborate with non- governmental entities with demonstrated expertise in studying human trafficking. (b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure. Such an establishment may include one that features entertainment of an erotic nature, including exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers. (2) The term ``human trafficking'' has the meaning given the term ``severe form of trafficking in persons'' in section 103 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs 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 ``Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE AND INSTANCES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS. (a) Study Required.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, shall conduct a study on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States. In conducting the study, the Attorney General shall collaborate with non- governmental entities with demonstrated expertise in studying human trafficking. (b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure. Such an establishment may include one that features entertainment of an erotic nature, including exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers. (2) The term ``human trafficking'' has the meaning given the term ``severe form of trafficking in persons'' in section 103 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs 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 ``Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE AND INSTANCES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS. (a) Study Required.--The Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, shall conduct a study on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States. In conducting the study, the Attorney General shall collaborate with non- governmental entities with demonstrated expertise in studying human trafficking. (b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure. Such an establishment may include one that features entertainment of an erotic nature, including exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers. (2) The term ``human trafficking'' has the meaning given the term ``severe form of trafficking in persons'' in section 103 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102). <all>

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure.

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure.

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure.

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure.

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. ( c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. (

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Study Contents.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall gather information on-- (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims of human trafficking and adult entertainment clubs, including victims' status as an employee, contractor, or licensee; and (3) any methods of fraud, force, or coercion used by human traffickers. (c) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study required under subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Attorney General relating to such findings. ( d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``adult entertainment club'' means an establishment that offers or provides live performance, display, or dance of any type involving any actual or simulated performance of sexual activities and nude or seminude exposure.

Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021 - Directs the Attorney General to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Requires the study to include: (1) demographic characteristics of victims, including age groups of victims; (2) any relationship between victims

H.R.1525

Science, Technology, Communications

Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act or the DIGITAL Applications Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to establish online portals for the acceptance, processing, and disposal of a Form 299. Form 299 is the application form for the right to install, construct, modify, or maintain a communications facility on federal real property. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration must publish links to each portal on its website.

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act'' or the ``DIGITAL Applications Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (4) Form 299.--The term ``Form 299'' means the form established under section 6409(b)(2)(A) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(b)(2)(A)) or any successor form. (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. (b) Establishment of Online Portal.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall establish an online portal for the acceptance, processing, and disposal of a Form 299. (2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (c) Availability of Online Portal.--The Assistant Secretary shall publish on the website of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration a link to each online portal established pursuant to subsection (b)(1). <all>

DIGITAL Applications Act

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands.

DIGITAL Applications Act Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act

Rep. Upton, Fred

R

MI

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to establish online portals for the acceptance, processing, and disposal of a Form 299. Form 299 is the application form for the right to install, construct, modify, or maintain a communications facility on federal real property. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration must publish links to each portal on its website.

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act'' or the ``DIGITAL Applications Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (4) Form 299.--The term ``Form 299'' means the form established under section 6409(b)(2)(A) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(b)(2)(A)) or any successor form. (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. (b) Establishment of Online Portal.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall establish an online portal for the acceptance, processing, and disposal of a Form 299. (2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (c) Availability of Online Portal.--The Assistant Secretary shall publish on the website of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration a link to each online portal established pursuant to subsection (b)(1). <all>

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act'' or the ``DIGITAL Applications Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (4) Form 299.--The term ``Form 299'' means the form established under section 6409(b)(2)(A) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(b)(2)(A)) or any successor form. (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. (b) Establishment of Online Portal.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall establish an online portal for the acceptance, processing, and disposal of a Form 299. (2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (c) Availability of Online Portal.--The Assistant Secretary shall publish on the website of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration a link to each online portal established pursuant to subsection (b)(1). <all>

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act'' or the ``DIGITAL Applications Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (4) Form 299.--The term ``Form 299'' means the form established under section 6409(b)(2)(A) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(b)(2)(A)) or any successor form. (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. (b) Establishment of Online Portal.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall establish an online portal for the acceptance, processing, and disposal of a Form 299. (2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (c) Availability of Online Portal.--The Assistant Secretary shall publish on the website of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration a link to each online portal established pursuant to subsection (b)(1). <all>

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act'' or the ``DIGITAL Applications Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Assistant secretary.--The term ``Assistant Secretary'' means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (4) Form 299.--The term ``Form 299'' means the form established under section 6409(b)(2)(A) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(b)(2)(A)) or any successor form. (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. (b) Establishment of Online Portal.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall establish an online portal for the acceptance, processing, and disposal of a Form 299. (2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (c) Availability of Online Portal.--The Assistant Secretary shall publish on the website of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration a link to each online portal established pursuant to subsection (b)(1). <all>

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. 3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. ( (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. 3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. ( (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. 3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. ( (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. 3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. ( (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ONLINE PORTAL FOR FORM 299. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

To require the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain Federal lands. 3) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. ( (5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; and (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land. ( 2) Notification.--Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the online portal has been established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall notify the Assistant Secretary of such establishment. (

Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act or the Digital Applications Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department Agriculture to establish an online portal to accept, process, and dispose of an application for the placement of communications facilities on certain federal lands. The portal must be established within one year after the bill's enactment. The Department concerned must notify the Assistant Secretary of

H.R.5712

Government Operations and Politics

Drain the Swamp Act of 2021 This bill repeals the requirement that all offices attached to the seat of the federal government be exercised in the District of Columbia, except as otherwise expressly provided by law. Each executive agency, by September 30, 2022, must submit a plan for the relocation of its headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area. Such plan shall Each agency shall implement the plan by September 30, 2026.

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan 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 ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

Drain the Swamp Act of 2021

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes.

Drain the Swamp Act of 2021

Rep. Davidson, Warren

R

OH

This bill repeals the requirement that all offices attached to the seat of the federal government be exercised in the District of Columbia, except as otherwise expressly provided by law. Each executive agency, by September 30, 2022, must submit a plan for the relocation of its headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area. Such plan shall Each agency shall implement the plan by September 30, 2026.

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan 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 ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan 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 ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan 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 ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan 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 ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

Drain the Swamp Act of 2021 - Repeals the requirement that each executive agency head develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Requires the plan to: (1) identify a location for a new headquarters outside the area; (2) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (3

H.R.9200

Health

Stop Nurse Shortages Act This bill includes the development of accelerated nursing programs to increase the number of graduating nurses (including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds) as a priority area for certain grants made to institutions of higher education or other eligible entities for nurse education, practice, quality, and retention.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

Stop Nurse Shortages Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes.

Stop Nurse Shortages Act

Rep. Stevens, Haley M.

D

MI

This bill includes the development of accelerated nursing programs to increase the number of graduating nurses (including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds) as a priority area for certain grants made to institutions of higher education or other eligible entities for nurse education, practice, quality, and retention.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Nurse Shortages Act''. SEC. 2. ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) creating, expanding, or supporting an accelerated nursing degree program at a school of nursing (including by hiring and retaining faculty and preceptors, increasing the number of clinical training sites, and offering student financial assistance) to increase the number of graduating nurses, including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses).''. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date on which the first grant or contract is made under paragraph (3) of section 831(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p(a)), as added by subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on-- (1) the number of nursing students, disaggregated by grantee, who enrolled at institutions receiving grants under such paragraph (3); (2) the number of nursing students who graduated from such institutions; and (3) the number of accelerated nursing degree programs established by such grants. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. (

To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs, and for other purposes. b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 871 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 298d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Accelerated Nursing Degree Programs.--In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), for the purpose of carrying out section 831(a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''.

Stop Nurse Shortages Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to increase access to accelerated nursing degree programs and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) Amends title XI (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to authorize appropriations for FY2023 through 2027 for the establishment, expansion, or support of accelerated nursing programs at schools of nursing to increase the number of graduating

H.R.3671

Health

Doctors of Community Act or the DOC Act This bill reauthorizes and provides mandatory funding for graduate medical education programs operated by teaching health centers. The bill sets out funding levels through FY2033. Funding for FY2034 and beyond equals the preceding fiscal year's amount adjusted for medical inflation.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to teaching health centers that operate graduate medical education programs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Doctors of Community Act'' or the ``DOC Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAM OF PAYMENTS TO TEACHING HEALTH CENTERS THAT OPERATE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Section 340H(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256H(g)) is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) In general.--To carry out this section, there are appropriated, to remain available until expended, such sums as may be necessary, not to exceed-- ``(A) $230,000,000, for the period of fiscal years 2011 through 2015; ``(B) $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017; ``(C) $126,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023; ``(D) $554,400,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(E) $571,200,000 for fiscal year 2025; ``(F) $588,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; ``(G) $604,800,000 for fiscal year 2027; ``(H) $621,600,000 for fiscal year 2028; ``(I) $638,400,000 for fiscal year 2029; ``(J) $655,200,000 for fiscal year 2030; ``(K) $672,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; ``(L) $688,800,000 for fiscal year 2032; ``(M) $729,200,000 for fiscal year 2033; and ``(N) for fiscal year 2034 and each fiscal year thereafter, the dollar amount applicable under this paragraph for the preceding fiscal year, adjusted in accordance with paragraph (3).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Adjustment for inflation.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(N), the dollar amount applicable under paragraph (1) for fiscal years beginning after fiscal year 2033 shall be equal to the dollar amount applicable for the preceding fiscal year, increased by the percentage increase in the medical care component of the consumer price index for all urban consumers (U.S. city average), as such percentage increase is estimated by the Secretary for the 12-month period ending with March of the previous year.''. <all>

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